A digital reading intervention that delivers growth across every tier of instruction
Boost Reading is a student-led K–5 digital intervention, built on the Science of Reading, that delivers systematic instruction. Students receive targeted, adaptive practice that meets them where they are, while teachers get simple and meaningful insights into student progress without extra work. Fully aligned to Amplify Core Knowledge Language Arts (CKLA) and mCLASS®, Boost Reading brings powerful support to every tier of instruction. Para la versión en español, haga clic aquí.
Proven impact for students who need it most
Boost Reading meets ESSA’s Moderate (Tier 2) Evidence criteria, consistently moving students who score below and well-below benchmark toward grade-level success with just 30 minutes of use per week. The program provides targeted practice for struggling readers, including multilingual/English learners and students with dyslexia, building a strong foundation for lifelong literacy success. Learn more on the Boost Reading research page.
Benefits and impact
Boost Reading provides targeted, active learning with proven results for students across K–5 with just 30 minutes of practice per week.
Students in grades 4–5 were 46% more likely to reach grade-level benchmarks than students who did not use Boost Reading.
Kindergarteners using Boost Reading scored an average of 10.5 points higher on end-of-year DIBELS® 8th Edition composite scores.
At-risk multilingual/English learners using the program are 43% more likely to finish the school year on track.
Proven results, independently validated
Boost Reading delivers proven literacy success across grades K–5. At-risk students who use the program are 24% more likely to meet end-of-year benchmarks compared to non-users, giving teachers an adaptive practice tool that supports every student.
Our approach
Boost Reading helps students build confidence and make steady progress in literacy through engaging, student-led practice. As students move forward at their own pace, teachers gain a clear picture of progress, making it easier to support their growth.
Built for an MTSS
Boost Reading supports instruction across all tiers, helping students practice the right skills while giving teachers space to focus where it matters most. Designed to work within your Multi-Tiered System of Supports (MTSS), the program:
- Delivers differentiated practice that adapts to each student’s skill level, keeping Tier 1 students on track.
- Supports Tier 2 with independent, skill-based intervention.
- Reinforces Tier 3 learning between teacher-led sessions with mCLASS Intervention.
Easy-to-read data
Boost Reading shows you exactly what you need to know about student progress through simple growth reporting on the Teacher Dashboard. See who’s improving, who needs support, and which skills to target next without having to spend time digging through complicated data.
Comprehensive literacy suite
Boost Reading follows Amplify CKLA’s scope and sequence, making it easy to integrate into your daily routines by reinforcing the same skills you’re already teaching.
It also uses mCLASS DIBELS 8th Edition data to provide targeted support and placement, giving teachers a clear view of how students progress across all instructional tiers.
Biliteracy support
Boost Reading’s Spanish literacy partner, Boost Lectura, strengthens early literacy for Spanish-speaking multilingual/English learners. When used together, the two programs give teachers side-by-side insight into skill progression in Spanish and English, helping accelerate learning across both languages.
What’s included
Strengthen literacy outcomes with a digital intervention program that builds foundational skills through adaptive instruction based on the Science of Reading.
See the skills that need attention.
- Easily see which students are struggling and what skills need attention.
- Access printable, ready-to-teach lessons in seconds.
- Pull together targeted small groups in minutes without added prep.
Watch your students grow.
- Track skill development month over month
- Get clear, continuous growth reporting
- Watch reading trajectories unfold across the school year
Benchmark and growth assessments
- Built-in benchmark assessments evaluate student performance at the beginning, middle, and end of the year.
- Monthly skill scans act as separate check-ins between benchmark windows to track ongoing progress.
- Teachers receive a complete, year-round picture of student learning.
Flexible student path
- Continuously tailors instruction based on individual performance
- Scaffolds foundational skills while building proficiency one activity at a time
- Eliminates stalled practice to ensure steady skill progress
Aligned with the Science of Reading
- Introduces skills in the order Science of Reading research shows students learn best
- Systematically builds from phonological awareness into phonics
- Strengthens vocabulary and comprehension, creating confident readers
Administrator and caregiver reports
- Administrator reports deliver district- and school-level visibility into usage, goal mastery, and risk trends.
- Caregiver reports share student progress and mastered skills to support learning at home.
- Reports are printable in English and Spanish to strengthen connections between home and school.
Why choose Boost Reading?
Not all digital programs deliver the same impact. Boost Reading stands apart with quest-by-quest adaptivity, direct integration with mCLASS, and full alignment with Amplify CKLA. See how Boost Reading compares to other digital programs.
- Continuously adapts skills after every quest, so students always practice what they need right now
- Independently validated across 1.1M+ students to prove significant reading gains nationwide
- For mCLASS customers: Uses mCLASS DIBELS 8th Edition data, which is reliable data collected by teacher observation
- The only program fully aligned to Amplify CKLA’s scope and sequence, reinforcing key skills learned in core
- Provides student-led support when you need flexibility, and printable lessons when you’re ready for small groups
- Features quests that require students to actively and consistently think, respond, and apply new learning
Other programs
- Adapts only during benchmark windows, leaving students in static practice
- Relies on internal or limited research with small sample sizes in controlled settings
- Relies on data collected via digital assessments with no teacher oversight or observational validity
- Not aligned to Amplify CKLA’s scope and sequence, which may cause confusion and limit skill development
- Focuses on digital-only practice, with teacher-led activities as separate, add-on features
- Uses passive, low-engagement practice that can lead to student frustration
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Everything you need to learn more
Download efficacy studies and program overview to see how Boost Reading supports student growth and fits into your literacy suite.
Frequently asked questions about Boost Reading
Finding the right digital reading intervention for your MTSS framework is crucial to your students’ growth. To help you make this important decision, here are a few answers to the questions educators ask us most.
Boost Reading is an adaptive digital reading intervention program designed to accelerate K–5 student literacy growth through engaging, student-led practice. Built on the Science of Reading, it continuously evaluates performance and adjusts skill difficulty after every quest, ensuring every student receives targeted practice in foundational skills while building reading confidence.
Boost Reading is backed by independent research that meets ESSA Tier 2 Moderate Evidence standards. A national study of 1,111,624 students across 50 states found that at-risk students who used the program for at least 30 minutes a week were 24% more likely to meet end-of-year benchmark goals, demonstrating significant reading growth across varied student populations.
Boost Reading fits into an MTSS framework by providing differentiated support across all instructional tiers. It reinforces Tier 1 core instruction by keeping on-grade students challenged. For Tiers 2 and 3, it delivers independent, scaffolded remediation in 10–15-minute sessions while teachers lead small groups, providing educators with actionable growth data and printable lessons to guide targeted interventions.
Boost Reading works with Amplify CKLA and mCLASS to create a cohesive literacy suite experience. The program aligns directly with Amplify CKLA’s scope and sequence to reinforce core skills. For mCLASS customers, it uses DIBELS 8th Edition screening data to automatically place students into matching skill pathways without requiring additional placement tests.
Boost Reading supports multilingual/English learners and students with dyslexia through explicit instruction in foundational skills, embedded scaffolds, and multisensory learning techniques. When paired with Boost Lectura, it offers side-by-side visibility into Spanish and English literacy progress. Research has shown that at-risk multilingual/English learners who use Boost Reading are 43% more likely to finish the year at benchmark.
Boost Reading works for all K–5 students, delivering targeted instruction that meets every student where they are. The program adapts to any schedule and requires only short 10–15-minute sessions, making it easy to integrate into stations, intervention blocks, or independent practice.