LANGUAGE! Live offers more for struggling readers than any other product. Proven foundational and advanced reading intervention. Peer-to-peer instruction. Literacy brain science. A captivating modern, digital platform for grades 5–12. All in one affordable solution. More is possible
Literacy solutions guided by the Science of Reading pedagogy, the Structured Literacy approach, and explicit teaching of sound-letter relationships for effective reading instruction.
Grades K-5 blended literacy intervention
Grades K-5 online reading practice
Grades 4-12 print literacy program
Grades K-12 writing program
Grades 4-12 literacy intervention
TransMath® Third Edition is a comprehensive math intervention curriculum that targets middle and high school students who lack the foundational skills necessary for entry into algebra and/or who are two or more years below grade level in math.
A targeted math intervention program for struggling students in grades 2–8 that provides additional opportunities to master critical math concepts and skills.
Empowers students in grades K–8 to master math content at their own pace in a motivating online environment.
Inside Algebra engages at-risk students in grades 8–12 through explicit, conceptually based instruction to ensure mastery of algebraic skills.
Developed by renowned literacy experts Dr. Louisa Moats and Dr. Carol Tolman, LETRS® is a flexible literacy professional development solution for preK–5 educators. LETRS earned the International Dyslexia Association's Accreditation and provides teachers with the skills they need to master the fundamentals of reading instruction—phonological awareness, phonics, fluency, vocabulary, comprehension, writing, and language.
NUMBERS is an interactive, hands-on mathematics professional development offering for elementary and middle school math teachers.
Best Behavior Features Elements to Create a Happy, Healthy School Environment
Look to ClearSight to measure student mastery of state standards with items previously used on state high-stakes assessments. ClearSight Interim and Checkpoint Assessments include multiple forms of tests for grades K–high school.
Reliable, Research-Based Assessment Solutions to Support Literacy and Math
Assess essential pre-literacy and oral language skills needed for kindergarten.
Enhance early reading success and identify students experiencing difficulty acquiring foundational literacy skills.
A universal screening and progress monitoring assessment that measures the acquisition of content-area literacy skills for 7th and 8th grade students.
A companion tool for use with Acadience Reading K–6 to determine instructional level and progress monitoring.
Assess critical reading skills for students in grades K–6 and older students with very low skills.
Predict early mathematics success and identify students experiencing difficulty acquiring foundational math skills.
Give educators a fast and accurate way to enter results online and receive a variety of reports that facilitate instructional decision making.
A brief assessment that can be used with Acadience Reading K–6 to screen students for reading difficulties such as dyslexia.
A new, online touch-enabled test administration and data system that allows educators to assess students and immediately see results, providing robust reporting at the student, class, school, and district levels.
Unparalleled support for our educator partners
We work with schools and districts to customize an implementation and ongoing support plan.
Get Started
Customer Support
Grades 5-12 blended literacy intervention
Flexible literacy professional development solution for preK–12 educators.
Focused on engaging students with age-appropriate instruction and content that supports and enhances instruction.
Reading intervention for grades K–5.
At Voyager Sopris Learning®, our mission is to work with educators to help them meet and surpass their goals for student achievement.
About Us
Contact Us
News
Conferences and Events
Careers
eLibrary
LANGUAGE!®
LANGUAGE! Live®
LETRS®
Literacy Symposium
RAVE-O®
Reading Rangers
REWARDS®
Step Up to Writing®
TransMath®
Vmath®
VmathLive®
Voyager Passport
We Can
Below are six strategy activities to support K–12 writers. Follow these easy steps to help students apply these strategies for effective writing:
Step 1: Watch the introduction and model lesson for the strategy activity.Step 2: Download the student pages by clicking the blue Strategy button.Step 3: Choose the appropriate grade level. You will notice student pages are listed by grade band: K–2, 3–5, 6–8, and 9–12.Step 4: Use the materials by printing or downloading in a virtual environment for instruction.Step 5: Let the writing begin!
Note: You can practice these strategies for writing about any informational text students read.
Whether a topic is assigned or selected by the student, writers need to understand that developing a topic requires careful thinking about the purpose and audience. The result is a topic sentence that is precise as well as interesting.
Watch the video to see how to teach students in grades 6–8 to use key words from a prompt when writing a topic sentence for an informative/explanatory writing assignment or test. Download the accompanying activity tools for students in grades K–12.
It’s never too early to teach students how to categorize and sort ideas. After some time, students learn the importance of distinguishing key ideas from details and organizing ideas logically.
Download activities to teach organization in fun, age-appropriate ways for students at all grade levels, K–12.
Transitions help readers follow the development of the topic by showing relationships between ideas. The process of selecting the right transition words helps students clarify their own thinking about how their ideas are related.
Watch the video to learn how to teach transitions in meaningful sets to students in grades K–2 so they can connect key ideas to organize their writing and make it easy to understand. Download the accompanying activity tools for students in grades K–12.
To write a successful conclusion, students need to tie back to the topic statement and also give readers food for thought.
Watch the video to learn tips for teaching students in grades 3–5 to identify conclusions and tie writing back to the topic without adding any new information to the informative/explanatory assignment. Download the accompanying activity tools for students in grades K–12.
Revision is often hard for writers at any skill level. Using these tools can help students focus on aspects of their work and the work of peers that need improvement.
Watch the video to learn how to teach students in grades 6–8 to help each other revise and improve writing by participating in constructive peer-review interactions in the roles of reviewer and writer. Download the accompanying activity tools for students in grades K–12.
Adding drawings, charts, and pictures can make any writing topic more understandable and enjoyable. Understanding differences between types of graphics like charts, figures, diagrams, timelines, and maps is important—as is knowing where to locate them, where to place them in writing, and how to properly cite sources.
Watch the video to learn how to teach students in grades 9–12 to utilize graphics effectively to visually convey and clarify complex ideas and aid readers’ comprehension. Download the accompanying activity tools for students in grades K–12.
Each of these tips, tools, and videos are part of Step Up to Writing®, systematic writing instruction designed for learners of all levels and types, from kindergarten through 12th grade. Step Up to Writing breaks writing skills into steps that provide variation and differentiation based on student needs. Help your students meet rigorous standards and become proficient and confident writers.
