Literacy Solutions in Ohio | Ohio Reading Program

Helping Ohio Raise Literacy Achievement

Solutions for Ohio Learners and Educators

The Ohio Department of Education and Workforce (ODEW) launched the ReadOhio initiative to promote literacy achievement for all students through evidence-based, science of reading practices. Lexia® is proud to partner with Ohio educators to advance this mission by providing explicit, systematic, and research-proven literacy solutions.

As you refine your literacy plans for the upcoming school year, Lexia can align to your district’s literacy goals to ensure every student receives the support they need, including:

ODEW-approved, high-quality instructional materials that meet the rigorous criteria outlined in both ODEW HQIM lists
Literacy programs grounded in the science of reading that strengthen foundational skills and comprehension
Evidence-based professional learning through Lexia® LETRS® and Lexia Aspire® Professional Learning, which are approved by the International Dyslexia Association®

Accelerate Growth This School Year With Proven Programs

89%

The percentage of Ohio elementary students working on material at or above grade level by the end of the school year.

61%

Over half of Ohio adolescent students covered three grade levels of skills in just one year.

3x

Ohio adolescent students are more likely to be proficient on their end-of-year assessments.

Lexia's Customer Advisory Board

Ebone N. Johnson, representing Olentangy Schools, serves as a member of Lexia's Customer Advisory Board, a distinguished group of education leaders from across the nation who provide strategic guidance on improving literacy education and supporting all learners.

Meet Ebone N. Johnson

Ebone N. Johnson is the current supervisor of K–12 literacy for Olentangy Schools, which is the fourth-largest school district in Ohio. In this role, she is responsible for supporting the development of the district's K–8 literacy specialists and K–12 literacy initiatives.

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What our Users are Saying

“I’ve been monitoring K–5 students on Lexia Core5 for the past five years, and every year I learn something new! I love the data for the teachers and challenges for the students. The graphics are first rate, too!”

Kim Reiss, Paraprofessional, Fredericktown Elementary School

What our Users are Saying

“Lexia® has helped my students improve with sight-word recognition and word-attack skills. I love that this program meets them at their level of learning and progresses them through the levels as they progress.”

Janice Milliken, Director-Curriculum/Instruction, ECOESC Star Alternative School

What our Users are Saying

“I have used Lexia® Core5® with my K–1 Title Reading students. It makes a positive difference with their basic reading skills. Last year, all of my students increased their reading at least two levels.”

Cindy Pence, Teacher-Remedial Reading, Groveport Elementary School, Groveport, Ohio

What our Users are Saying

“Lexia is set up to meet students where they are and then help them excel. The program gives weekly goals and assigns academic-level appropriate tasks for students. I can see work completed, areas of struggle, and additional connected resources.”

Nicole Bennett, Teacher, Lynchburg-Clay Elementary School, Lynchburg, Ohio

Lexia Science of Reading Leadership Summits

Over 250 district leaders came together to share their experiences, challenges, and priorities about advancing literacy.

School Leader Insights

Discover what school leaders discussed about aligning resources and professional learning to ensure lasting change and close literacy gaps.

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District Leader Insights

Explore how other district leaders are navigating literacy complexities to pursue equitable literacy outcomes for all students.

Review Key Findings

Proven by Users

Teacher Autonomy in Implementation Improves Literacy Across Middle School

When Leah Marsh arrived at Niles Middle School, she knew she wanted to bring in Lexia® PowerUp Literacy®, having used it with success at her previous school. By allowing teachers autonomy in implementing PowerUp, students and teachers are having their own positive experiences—and reporting early literacy gains.

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"PowerUp is backed by the science of reading and really supports the foundational skills that students need.” —Leah Marsh, Assistant Principal, Niles Middle School

Proven by Users

‘Lexia Lets Them Fly:’ How Core5 and PowerUp Are Accelerating Student Literacy in Mason City Schools

Mason City Schools, one of Ohio’s top-ranked districts, is known for its cultural diversity with 70+ languages represented. Find out how educators are using Lexia® Core5® Reading and Lexia® PowerUp Literacy® to close literacy gaps, boost confidence, and accelerate reading growth for multilingual learners.

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"What I love about PowerUp is the personalized literacy instruction for students. It’s multifaceted... You don’t need three different programs. It’s all right there, it’s completely age appropriate and engaging for our students.” —Emily Pate, ESL Teacher

Lexia’s High-Quality Instructional Materials Are ODEW-Approved

Rooted in the science of reading, Lexia® Core® Reading and Lexia® PowerUp Literacy® meet the rigorous criteria on the ODEW HQIM Lists.

Elementary HQIM Adolescent HQIM

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Lexia for Ohio

Helping Ohio Raise Literacy Achievement

Solutions for Ohio Learners and Educators

Accelerate Growth This School Year With Proven Programs

89%

61%

3x

Literacy Acceleration for Students in Grades Pre-K–5

Lexia® Core5® Reading for Ohio

Literacy Acceleration for Students in Grades 6–12

Lexia® PowerUp Literacy® for Ohio

Language Acquisition for Grades K–6

Lexia® English Language Development® for Ohio

Literacy Professional Learning for Educators and Administrators Pre-K–5

Lexia LETRS® for Ohio

Science of Reading-Based Professional Learning for Educators in Upper Elementary Through High School