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Pennsylvania

Accelerating literacy learning when it matters most. Early screening and evidence-based instruction drive measurable growth in K-3 classrooms.

Overview

Pennsylvania prioritizes structured literacy, evidence-based instruction, and strong family-school partnerships to improve reading outcomes across the state. As districts work to strengthen literacy instruction and expand support for students who need additional intervention, they are looking for approaches that improve student outcomes while complementing existing district initiatives. Since 2012, Springboard Collaborative has partnered with Pennsylvania schools and districts to support more than 13,500 students through evidence-based intervention, meaningful family engagement, and educator support aligned with Pennsylvania's education priorities.

Proven Results in The School District of Philadelphia since 2012

13,500
students served across 38 schools
3.8% months
average reading growth
4.4 months
growth in phoneme segmentation fluency
3.7 months
growth in nonsense word fluency

Aligned to State Priorities

  • Early literacy screening and evidence-based intervention efforts

    We support districts through literacy screening, targeted small-group tutoring, and family engagement that reinforce early intervention efforts.

  • Educator preparation programs and professional learning initiatives in structured literacy competencies

    We complement these efforts through embedded coaching, professional learning, and literacy support aligned to evidence-based reading practices.

  • Support for students who are not meeting grade-level expectations

    Our tutoring programs provide explicit, systematic literacy instruction that helps students accelerate reading growth while supporting district intervention plans.

  • Importance of family-school partnerships in improving literacy outcomes

    Our Family-Educator Learning Accelerator (FELA) model equips families with practical tools, Student Action Plans, and workshops that extend literacy learning beyond the classroom.

Funding Opportunities

  • Act 135 Implementation Resources

    Provides funding and implementation support for structured literacy and evidence-based reading instruction.

  • Dyslexia Pilot Funding

    Creates opportunities to expand early identification, intervention, and family engagement efforts.

  • Future Literacy Grant Opportunities

    Pennsylvania continues to invest in literacy improvement initiatives that may provide additional funding for district programs.

  • Title I, II, III, and IDEA Funding

    Flexible federal funding streams that may be used for tutoring, evidence-based intervention, professional learning, and family engagement.

Resources

  • Case studies

    Baltimore, Peabody

  • White paper

    Driving Student Attendance

  • Family-Educator Learning Accelerator (FELA) Toolkit

What partners say

Shout out to the Springboard team for rolling out a successful afterschool program to build the skills of our first, second, and third graders and welcoming parents to PD so they can support their children.

School District of Philadelphia teacher

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