Built on Decades of Research
The first program of its kind to support all five pillars of reading, Amira Learning uses an evidence-based approach to reading success and demonstrates strong levels of evidence under the ESSA criteria.
AMIRA LEARNING™
Available in Spanish
The Teacher’s Reading Assistant
Accelerate reading mastery for all students in Grades K–5.
Effective, Evidence-Based Reading Program
Amira Learning® provides 1:1 reading tutoring, oral reading fluency assessment, and dyslexia risk screening in English and Spanish—from anywhere. Dozens of micro-interventions rooted in the science of reading help students build critical foundational skills.
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Differentiate in the Core Classroom
Only Amira with HMH Into Reading® connects reading fluency assessment results directly to relevant core content. Easy-to-implement, students can use Amira during small-group rotations or independent practice.
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Customizable for Spanish-Speaking Students
Amira provides equitable oral reading fluency assessment and tutoring for Spanish-speaking students.
The Data Shows That Amira Works
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2xweekly growth
Students who frequently used Amira showed twice as much weekly growth as students who didn’t use Amira.
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<9min/day
In less than 9 minutes, Amira’s Dyslexia Screener delivers a valid assessment of students’ dyslexia risk.
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0.70effect size
One study found that the effect size of Amira on an English speaker’s reading growth is approximately 0.70.
Reclaim Time to Support Early Readers
Hear from one district about how Amira Learning extends the reach of the teacher.
How Amira Learning Works
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Administration
Teachers assign the oral reading fluency assessment and dyslexia risk screening to an entire class in under 9 minutes.
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Assessment
Amira listens while a student reads aloud, recording the session and generating a running record free of subjective errors and testing biases.
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1:1 Tutoring
Amira uses assessment results to automatically place students into powerful 1:1 reading tutoring. When a student misreads a word, Amira delivers the most relevant micro-intervention to keep the student reading.
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Teacher Reports
Detailed reports inform classroom instruction and help teachers track student mastery at a skill level and across the class.
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Leader Reports
School and district leaders can access real-time data available to teachers and drill into students’ data in the District Dashboard to make informed planning decisions.
STUDENT EXPERIENCE
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1:1 Reading Tutoring
Tutoring with Amira is as effective as time with a human tutor and even more effective for multilingual learners.
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Accessible from Anywhere
Students can interact with the program from anywhere with a device and an internet connection.
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Perfectly-Timed Micro-Interventions
Amira delivers 40+ micro-interventions aligned to Scarborough’s Reading Rope that support early readers in mastering foundational reading skills.
Effortless Administration Keeps Educators in Control
TEACHER EXPERIENCE
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Timesaving and Reliable
Automated oral reading fluency assessment, dyslexia screening, and running records save teachers 90+ hours each year. Teachers can administer assessments to multiple students simultaneously and screen an entire class in less than 9 minutes.
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Support for Pre-Readers
Amira helps pre- and early readers to achieve reading mastery with scaffolded activities. Amira identifies early readers if they struggle to make progress on the benchmark assessment.
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Automated Running Records
Educators can listen to samples of students’ assessments on any schedule. Automated running records allow for the administration of assessments without the presence of a qualified literacy specialist.
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Valid and Reliable Dyslexia Screening
Amira’s dyslexia screener utilizes rapid automatized naming (RAN) and employs multiple techniques found to be reliable indicators of brain function associated with dyslexia.
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Science of Reading-Aligned Phonics, Spelling, and Fluency Tools
Easily pair Amira Learning’s powerful 1:1 reading tutoring with Saxon® Phonics and Spelling’s explicit, systematic instruction to assess and teach foundational reading skills.
Only Amira with Saxon Phonics and Spelling provides:- ESSA-strong, evidence-based tutoring and explicit instruction
- Clear connections between digital assessment and routine-based phonics instruction
- An easy-to-use mix of print and digital
Professional Learning with Amira
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- Guided Implementation: We've got you! With unlimited Amira support, teachers will be up and running in 30 days and have continued access to essential resources all year long.
- Coaching Membership and Courses: Get personalized learning support from experienced coaches, delivered live online or in person to help track teacher goals.
- Leadership Advisory: Leader to leader learning pairs administrators with experts who can help them drive transformation for K–3 learners.
- Teacher's Corner: Yearlong teacher support through live events, articles, and on-demand videos providing educators help whenever they need it.
Awards and Accolades
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Strong Evidence—the hightest ESSA rating
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Digital Promise Certification
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CODiE Finalist 2022
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EdTech Cool Tool 2022
Insights and Resources
Stay updated on Amira Learning with the latest research and articles.
Learn more about how Amira can accelerate reading mastery for all students.
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Reading Teaching Strategies for Students with Dyslexia
Discover evidence-based strategies to help improve the reading skills of students with dyslexia so they can achieve school success.
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Tips for Integrating Reading Technology in the Classroom
Explore guidelines for integrating reading technology in the classroom in support of literacy learning when working with your tech-savvy students.
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What Is the Science of Reading? Top 5 Questions
HMH's research team answers commonly asked questions about the science of reading to help educators apply its principles in their classrooms.
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8 Effective Fluency Strategies for Reading Intervention
Discover these eight research-based reading fluency intervention strategies you can use in the classroom.
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Optimizing Literacy Instruction with Oral Reading Fluency Assessments
Providing an oral reading fluency assessment is an important part of not just providing oral reading fluency instruction but measuring growth and ensuring effective instruction.
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What Is Oral Reading Fluency?
This article answers the question, what is oral reading fluency? It provides fluency teaching strategies after defining fluency and explaining why it's important.
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Amira Learning: Research Evidence Base
- Report Type: Research Evidence Base
- Grade Level: PreK, Elementary
- Early Learning
- HMH Assessment
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Independent Versus Computer-Assisted Reading: A Comparison
- Report Type: Efficacy Study, Study Conducted by Third Party
- Grade Level: Elementary
- Region: Northeast
- HMH Assessment
- Early Learning
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Computer-Assisted Oral Reading Helps Third Graders Learn Vocabulary
- Report Type: Efficacy Study, Study Conducted by Third Party
- Grade Level: Elementary
- Region: Northeast
- District Urbanicity: Urban
- HMH Assessment
- Early Learning
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Speech Recognition Software Contributes to Reading Development for Young Learners of English
- Report Type: Efficacy Study, Study Conducted by Third Party
- Grade Level: Elementary
- Population: English Learners
- District Urbanicity: Urban
- HMH Assessment
- Early Learning
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ESSA Evidence Criteria for Amira Learning
Learn more about how Amira can accelerate reading mastery for all students.
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