BOSTON (Feb. 5, 2025) – Lexia Aspire Professional Learning, a science of reading-based professional learning solution from Lexia, a Cambium Learning Group brand, has been awarded the International Dyslexia Association (IDA) Accreditation Seal. This recognition comes as part of the IDA’s Program Review and Accreditation initiative, which promotes the systematic evaluation and continuous improvement of educator preparation programs (EPPs). The IDA accredits programs on the basis of their ability to document alignment with the Knowledge and Practice Standards for Teachers of Reading (KPS). Aspire will be eligible for reaccreditation in 2030.
The IDA Standards emphasize the importance of equipping teachers with an in-depth understanding of language structure, particularly the science of reading. These standards cover critical areas such as the speech sound system, the writing system, sentence structure, the meaningful components of words, relationships between words and their meanings, and the organization of spoken and written discourse.
“This rigorous and prestigious accreditation process ensures educator preparation programs meet the highest standards in structured literacy, for all students including those students with dyslexia,” said Lexia President, Nick Gaehde. “This accreditation distinguishes Aspire as a trusted, high-quality professional learning program and reinforces its position as a leader in providing evidence-based professional learning for educators of adolescent learners.”
Aspire is a flexible, self-paced digital solution that helps educators apply science-based strategies that accelerate literacy skills among students in grades 4-8 across disciplines and all levels of literacy competencies. The program, available 24/7, is designed to support all upper elementary and middle school educators, including content area teachers, classroom teachers, interventionists, speech pathologists and English language arts educators. The Aspire solution helps educators quickly build the depth of skills needed to support students who are ‘reading to learn’ but have not yet mastered the foundational reading skills required to learn, comprehend, and articulate ideas across various subjects.
To qualify for accreditation, Aspire’s requirements for participation, foundational pedagogy, curriculum, assessments, and author credentials were all submitted for a comprehensive review. “The IDA is raising awareness of the critical importance of teacher preparation in reading instruction,” said Gaehde. “And the rigor of its review means that graduates from an IDA-accredited program can rest assured that they have the knowledge and skills necessary to effectively teach both struggling readers and the general student population. When teachers are better equipped to teach reading, the impact of reading difficulties—including dyslexia—can be significantly reduced.”
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The International Dyslexia Association (IDA) provides the opportunity for all people who struggle with dyslexia and other related reading differences to have richer, more robust lives by providing access to the tools and resources they need. IDA’s home office, 38 branches in the United States and Canada, and 12 Global Partners provide educator training, publications information, and support to help struggling readers around the world. IDA is the authoritative voice of current and reliable research and information to educate families and professionals about dyslexia and to inform the practice and policy changes needed to provide effective instruction for all people to learn to read. IDA has been serving individuals with dyslexia, their families, and professionals in the field for more than sixty-five years. Its membership is composed of a global network of people with dyslexia, their families, educators, diagnosticians, physicians, researchers, and other professionals in the field. IDA provides publications and information and referral services to thousands of people each year, and its annual conference attracts thousands of researchers, clinicians, parents, teachers, psychologists, educational therapists, and people with dyslexia. Visit IDA at DyslexiaIDA.org to learn more.
Lexia®, a Cambium Learning Group brand, is a leader in science of reading-based solutions. For more than 40 years, the company has focused on pre-K-12 literacy and today provides solutions for students and educators. With a complete offering of professional learning, curriculum, and embedded assessment, Lexia helps more learners read, write, and speak with confidence. For more information, visit www.lexialearning.com.
Cambium Learning Group is the education essentials company, providing award-winning education technology and services for K-12 educators and students. With an intentional collection of respected global brands, Cambium serves as a leader, helping millions of educators and students feel more seen, valued, and supported every day. In everything it does, the company focuses on the elements that are most essential to the success of education, delivering simpler, more certain solutions that make a meaningful difference right now.
To learn more, visit www.cambiumlearning.com or follow Cambium on Facebook, LinkedIn, and X. The Cambium family of brands includes: Cambium Assessment, Lexia, Learning A-Z, ExploreLearning, and Time4Learning.
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