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Structured Literacy Curriculum and Solutions for California Schools
Discover IMSE's Impact Across California
IMSE delivers an evidence-based Structured Literacy curriculum and classroom solutions that get results for California schools. More than 800 California schools and districts and over 14,000 California educators have brought IMSE into their classrooms, strengthening reading instruction with a research-aligned curriculum, decodable readers, assessments, and implementation support.
With AB 1454 reinforcing the need for high-quality, evidence-based literacy instruction, California schools partner with IMSE to deliver instructional consistency, strengthen educator practice, and improve literacy outcomes across every classroom.
Evidence-Based Structured Literacy for California Schools
Whether your district is just beginning its Structured Literacy journey or looking to deepen implementation, IMSE delivers a complete curriculum solution: scope and sequence, decodable readers, assessments, classroom routines, and the professional learning and coaching educators need to deliver science-of-reading instruction with confidence in every classroom.
California districts that partner with IMSE gain more than a curriculum. They gain a long-term literacy partner committed to instructional consistency, educator confidence, and measurable student growth. From initial adoption to ongoing coaching and certification, IMSE supports California schools and districts at every stage of their literacy transformation.
California Literacy Webinar On-Demand
What AB 1454 and AB 121 Mean for Your District
This webinar explains how AB 1454 and AB 121 impact literacy instruction, professional learning, and funding across California. District leaders and educators gain clarity on legislative requirements and learn how a research-aligned Structured Literacy curriculum supports compliance while improving student reading outcomes.
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The California Department of Education Spotlighted Central School District
The California Department of Education highlighted Central School District for its reading gains following implementation of the IMSE Structured Literacy curriculum. This recognition demonstrates how an evidence-based curriculum, backed by expert implementation support, drives measurably improved student achievement across California districts.
Science of Reading. Fresno Strong.
IMSE is an approved partner for Fresno Community Schools, providing a Structured Literacy curriculum and professional learning grounded in the science of reading. Through this partnership, Fresno educators access an EdReports-rated curriculum and expert support that strengthens instructional practice and drives district-wide literacy success.
IMSE's CERI-endorsed Orton-Gillingham Plus and Morphology Plus curriculum equips Fresno educators with proven tools to improve foundational reading skills, from phonemic awareness and phonics to fluency, vocabulary, and comprehension. The complete solution is designed to fit the real demands of classroom teaching while building the deep instructional knowledge that lasts.
As an approved partner, IMSE works alongside Fresno district leaders to align curriculum adoption with school improvement goals, ensuring literacy investments translate directly into stronger classroom outcomes for every student.
Earn Graduate Credit for Your IMSE Training
IMSE courses are approved for graduate credits through Ashland University and Northwest Nazarene University (NNU), both regionally accredited institutions. A practical way for California educators to deepen their expertise in the IMSE curriculum while supporting AB 1454 professional learning goals.
Certified by Research. Proven in Practice.
Backed by EdReports. Aligned with ESSA. Trusted by Educators.
IMSE's Orton-Gillingham Plus curriculum earned a Meets Expectations rating from EdReports across every grade reviewed, Kindergarten through Grade 2, on both Gateway 1 (Alignment to Research-Based Practices) and Gateway 3 (Teacher and Student Supports). The independent review cited explicit, systematic phonics instruction, strong teacher and student supports, and multilingual learner scaffolds with family resources in English and Spanish. EdReports is the independent nonprofit California districts already use in procurement, and this rating gives California schools a credible, evidence-backed third-party review of the IMSE curriculum they can trust.
IMSE also holds ESSA Evidence Badges demonstrating alignment with the Every Student Succeeds Act and the strength of our research base. Together, these recognitions reflect IMSE's commitment to delivering a Structured Literacy curriculum supported by rigorous, independent evidence. For California districts implementing AB 1454 and AB 121, IMSE satisfies ESSA Tier I-III evidence requirements with a complete, EdReports-rated curriculum solution, backed by peer-reviewed research, independent outcome studies, and real-world results across hundreds of districts nationwide, including more than 800 schools right here in California.
When California districts choose IMSE, they're choosing a research-aligned curriculum that's been independently validated and proven in practice. Explore the full EdReports review and our research library to see the evidence behind every program we offer.
There is so much learning and professional growth in the OG training. It makes you want to go back to when you first started teaching and do things right! When you know better, you do better!”
IMSE IN ACTION
The Literacy Transformation at Cucamonga School District
After adopting the IMSE Structured Literacy curriculum, Cucamonga School District saw double-digit increases in the percentage of proficient readers within one school year. The district continues to expand Structured Literacy implementation across K-8 classrooms to sustain growth and improve literacy outcomes for all students.
Cucamonga School District Case Study
2400+
STUDENTS
150
EDUCATORS
4
SCHOOLS
In its search for a solution that would address big literacy challenges quickly, Cucamonga School District found IMSE. Kindergarten, First Grade, and Second Grade all saw meaningful gains in the percentage of readers at or above grade level within a single school year, a testament to what a consistent, evidence-based Structured Literacy curriculum can accomplish.
21%
Average Increase in Reading Proficiency from 2022 to 2023
Readers At or Above Grade Level
For more information about the success of Cucamonga School District, read the full case study.
