In an exciting development for educators and students alike, 95 Percent Group LLC has introduced a transformative initiative aimed at elevating literacy across educational tiers. Unveiling their innovative solutions, which are part of the One95 Literacy Ecosystem™, the company is set to address critical challenges in literacy instruction for teachers and learners from kindergarten through 8th grade.
This comprehensive suite of tiered solutions enables districts to catalyze literacy growth while addressing achievement gaps that have persisted in educational settings. Drawing on scientific principles related to reading, the solutions provide a systematic approach to literacy instruction that benefits all students. The integration of shared resources, routines, and strategies is designed to foster a more cohesive instructional framework, benefitting teachers and their pupils alike.
Chief Product Officer, Jennifer Harris, expressed her excitement about the new offerings, saying, "We’re proud to offer the continuity of instruction across tiers that makes teaching and learning easier and more effective for both educators and students. Our goal is to empower educators to help every student catch up to grade level and develop into literate citizens in the most efficient way possible."
Key Features of the Solutions
- - The 95 Tier 1 Phonics Solution: This primary component combines exemplary phonics instruction with targeted practice activities, designed to simplify core instruction. The solution incorporates the proven 95 Phonics Core Program®, delivering explicit and evidence-based instruction that nurtures essential phonics skills in just 30 minutes a day. Complemented by Sortegories™, a teacher-directed digital tool, this solution offers aligned practice that supports instructional consistency.
- - The 95 Tier 2 Phonics Solution: Focused on students in grades 1 to 8, this solution consolidates assessments, instruction, and practice into a single platform. It includes access to the 95 Literacy Intervention System™, which digitizes assessments and automates grouping, allowing teachers to provide effective interventions quickly. The 95 Phonics Lesson Library™ 2.0 enhances targeted instruction with dynamic digital resources, enabling students to overcome literacy challenges and embrace the joy of reading.
- - The 95 Tier 3 Phonics Solution: Designed for students requiring intensive support, including those with dyslexia, this solution utilizes 95 RAP™ to offer a tech-enhanced, teacher-directed intervention framework. Through small-group activities and robust data tracking, teachers can effectively monitor progress across various literacy components, including phonological awareness, fluency, and vocabulary. Coupled with high-quality professional learning, educators gain the tools necessary to implement intensive reading interventions across various learning environments.
Ann Foster, the elementary curriculum coordinator at Lexington Public Schools, shared her affirmation of the program's efficacy: "We went all in with 95 Percent Group’s Tier 1 and Tier 2 phonics solutions when we saw the alignment and consistency of the language, strategies, and skills that the students were learning. That really is the secret sauce. That is where children start to grow. I am so excited for the initial data we are getting from our students. We are seeing tremendous growth."
95 Percent Group’s structured literacy solutions align seamlessly with any existing English Language Arts curriculum, providing a well-rounded approach to literacy development. Their commitment to structured literacy underlines the importance of explicit, cumulative, and systematic instruction. Empowered educators using these evidence-based resources can significantly boost reading proficiency and cultivate a lifelong love for reading among students.
These innovative solutions will be available for the upcoming 2025-26 academic year, and interested parties can explore additional resources through live webinars or on-demand content. To further understand the impact these solutions could have on literacy education, visit 95 Percent Group's website for comprehensive insights.
About 95 Percent Group
95 Percent Group is dedicated to enhancing literacy education by providing teachers with the knowledge, resources, and support needed to cultivate strong reading skills. Rooted in structured literacy, the One95 Literacy Ecosystem™ combines professional learning with evidence-based literacy products, creating a unified system that drives effective instructional routines across various educational tiers. By promoting research and best practices, 95 Percent Group aims to lead the charge in advancing the science of reading more broadly.