Program Description

"Step Up to Writing includes embedded professional development; provides flexible implementation options; is compatible with any core curriculum; and supports writing instruction across all content areas. This solution’s multisensory, explicit, and systematic approach to teaching writing is designed to provide clear strategies, methods, and supports for increased student success. Created for all students, the strategies in Step Up to Writing are designed to be used to support writing instruction in all content areas."

Cost

Individual component pricing varies; Classroom Set: $497.00

Intended Population

• Core
• Intervention
• ELL
• SPED

Grade

• Elementary School
• Middle School
• High School

Intended Group Size

• Small group
• Classroom
• School

ELL/DLL

• Partial

Multisensory Applications

• Yes

Computer-Based Delivery

• Partial

Scripted

• Instructor Scripted

Comprehensive or Skill Specific

• Comprehensive

Placement Tests

• Unspecified

Accelerated Learning

• Yes

Assessment to Monitor Skills Mastery

• Yes

Error Correction Built In

• Yes

Fidelity Measures Provided by Publisher

• Yes

Research Summary

A literature review revealed one comparison design study indicated improvements in expository writing for students with and without disabilities. Due to the limited peer-reviewed research, there is insufficient evidence to support the program's efficacy at this time.

Study Citations

Cihak, D. F. & Castle, K. (2011). Improving expository writing skills with explicit and strategy instructional methods in inclusive middle school classrooms. International Journal of Special Education, 26(3), 106-113.

Evidence-Based Practice (EBP)

• Insufficient evidence