Program Description

"Step Up to Writing® is a comprehensive program of multisensory writing strategies that develop students’ ability to create thoughtful, well-written compositions. The solution’s explicit and systematic approach to teaching writing is designed to provide clear strategies, methods, and supports for increased writing success in all content areas. Created for all students, the strategies can be integrated into any curriculum or implemented as a standalone writing solution."

Cost

$597.00 per classroom set; Individual elements sold separately.

Intended Population

• Core
• Intervention
• ELL
• SPED

Grade

• Elementary School
• Middle School
• High School

Intended Group Size

• Unspecified

ELL/DLL

• Partial

Multisensory Applications

• Yes

Delivery Method

• Hybrid / blended delivery

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