Program Description

"The SIPPS® program is: •Aligned with the science of reading •Designed to accelerate and solidify students’ mastery of foundational skills •Flexible, adaptable, differentiated, and MTSS-aligned for use across all three tiers of instruction •Proven effective with young readers (K–3) as well as older striving readers (4–12) •An evidence-based solution for foundational skills acquisition, SIPPS is a powerful supplement in any literacy block." The program’s systematic scope and sequence provides a structured-literacy approach to instruction through explicit routines focused on phonological awareness, spelling-sounds, and high frequency words. SIPPS aligns with the MTSS (Multi-Tiered System of Support) framework and can be used across all three tiers of instruction. When used as a core/Tier I program, SIPPS supports the acquisition of grade-level, foundational skills standards. When used as Tier 2 and Tier 3, SIPPS accelerates progress so that students are able to efficiently close the gap and engage in grade-level reading. "

Cost

Individual component and kit prices vary. Available in fourth and fifth editions. Fifth edition kits range from $900 - $1300 depending on level. Fourth edition kits range from $625 - $1,175 depending on level.

Intended Population

• Core
• Intervention
• Intensified intervention

Grade

• Elementary School
• Middle School
• High School

Intended Group Size

• Small group

ELL/DLL

• Partial

Multisensory Applications

• Yes

Computer-Based Delivery

• Partial

Scripted

• Instructor Scripted

Comprehensive or Skill Specific

• Skill Specific

Placement Tests

• Yes

Accelerated Learning

• No

Assessment to Monitor Skills Mastery

• Yes

Error Correction Built In

• Yes

Fidelity Measures Provided by Publisher

• Yes

Research Summary

Multiple non-peer reviewed research was found, including a field test and two quasi-experimental designs, with promising findings. One peer-reviewed study suggests potential benefits of SIPPS for ELL students (Soto, 2023). However, as the study is a single case design with weak causal evidence, more peer reviewed research is needed in order to evaluate SIPPS efficacy at this time.

Study Citations

Soto, M. (2023). SIPPS impact on English language learners reading success. Voices of Reform: Educational Research to Inform and Reform, 6(2), 68-82.

SEG Measurement. (2022). Evaluating the effects of the SIPPS program.

Bondus, A. M. (2018). An evaluation of the use of SIPPS to improve early literacy outcomes of English language learners (Unpublished master's thesis). California State University.

Pressly, S. (2014). Differences in student reading scores using SIPPS reading program [Scholarly project].

Sheffelbine, J. (2006). Systematic instruction in phoneme awareness, phonics, and sight words. Oakland, CA: Developmental studies center.

Evidence Base (ESSA)

• Moderate

Evidence-Based Practice (EBP)

• Insufficient evidence

Additional Reviews

• https://www.pedagogynongrata.com/sipps