The Institute for Multi-Sensory Education (IMSE) today announced that its Orton-Gillingham+ (OG+) curriculum has received a 97% score from EdReports under the Supplemental Foundational Skills (K-2) category. The review confirms that OG+ meets rigorous standards across all evaluated gateways and grade levels, placing it among a select group of programs to have cleared that bar. In a field where the quality of instructional materials is under increasing scrutiny, the rating marks a significant milestone for IMSE as well as the educators and districts it serves.
EdReports is an independent nonprofit dedicated to improving PreK-12 education by providing objective, expert-driven reviews of instructional materials. Its evaluations are structured around hundreds of specific indicators used to measure curriculum quality and alignment with standards. OG+’s rating indicates that the program has met the highest expectations at every gateway and grade level reviewed. Reviewers specifically cited OG+'s coherent scope and sequence, explicit teacher modeling, embedded assessment, and multilingual learner scaffolds as standout strengths. For district leaders and curriculum coordinators navigating many literacy program options, the reports represent an independently verified resource they can rely on when making consequential purchasing decisions.
"This recognition reflects what IMSE has been committed to for 30 years: giving teachers the highest-quality, research-aligned tools they need to help every student succeed," said Laura Fischer, Chief Academic Officer at IMSE. "This 97% score from EdReports isn't just an honor, but an independent confirmation that OG+ delivers on the promise of the science of reading."
The report also speaks to the practical value OG+ delivers to the educators who use it every day. Structured Literacy instruction, which encompasses explicit and systematic teaching of phonological awareness, phonics, fluency, vocabulary, and comprehension, has strong empirical support as an effective approach for teaching students to read, including those with dyslexia and other language-based learning differences. IMSE is the only provider to pair an EdReports-rated Structured Literacy curriculum with expert professional learning, giving districts both the evidence-backed materials and the trained teachers to implement them effectively. OG+ was built to put those principles directly into teachers' hands in a way that is both accessible and adaptable, and the EdReports review affirms that the program's design reflects that research-based foundation at every level.
"Educators are making consequential decisions about which programs to bring into their classrooms, and they deserve a curriculum that has been independently evaluated," said Kim Collins, Director of Curriculum at IMSE. "This report gives districts a credible, evidence-backed third-party review they can trust when weighing their options."
District leaders, curriculum coordinators, and literacy specialists are encouraged to view the full OG+ review at EdReports.org and to visit imse.com to learn more about OG+ and IMSE's broader suite of Structured Literacy solutions.
IMSE, founded by educators for educators, is the leading provider of Structured Literacy solutions rooted in the science of reading to promote literacy. An education pioneer, IMSE has 30 years of experience applying and innovating the science of reading to empower educators through curriculum, professional learning, and personal support. IMSE's unmatched training and classroom programs enable a practical approach to teaching reading that furthers equity in literacy learning and has helped millions of students across the country achieve measurable growth. For more information about IMSE, visit imse.com.
