Program Description

"S.P.I.R.E. reaches even students who've lost hope they can read. Its teacher-led 10-Step Lesson plan methodically walks them through phonemic awareness and phonics, then spelling, vocabulary, comprehension, and fluency — instilling and reinforcing every stage of reading development"

Cost

Pricing varies depending on kit. Digital only and print only options of the program are available.

Intended Population

• Intervention
• Intensified intervention

Grade

• Elementary School
• Middle School

Intended Group Size

• Individual
• Small group

ELL/DLL

• Yes

Multisensory Applications

• Yes

Computer-Based Delivery

• Partial

Scripted

• Instructor Scripted

Comprehensive or Skill Specific

• Comprehensive

Placement Tests

• Yes

Advanced Placement

• No

Assessment to Monitor Skills Mastery

• Yes

Error Correction Built In

• Yes

Research Summary

The publisher provides multiple reports of case studies conducted across states in the U.S on their website. One study found that struggling students who participated in the S.P.I.R.E. program demonstrated significant learning gains in their general level of reading achievement, comprehension, and fluency, as well as their retell fluency. Another found that students with disabilities made significant gains in reading. No peer reviewed research was found. Consequently, there is insufficient evidence to support this program's efficacy at this time.

Study Citations

Torlakovic´, E. (2015) Effectiveness of S.P.I.R.E.: Customer Implementation Report. EPS Literacy and Intervention. Retrieved from https://eps.schoolspecialty.com/EPS/media/ProductImages/15B-069-FLY-SPIRE_1.pdf?ext=.pdf

What Works Clearinghouse (WWC) Report

• No studies met WWC inclusion criteria

Evidence Base (ESSA)

• No studies met inclusion requirements

Evidence-Based Practice (EBP)

• Insufficient evidence

Additional Reviews

• https://www.richlandlibrary.com/blog/2020-11-05/spire-reading-curriculum