Read 180 is an intensive reading intervention program for Grades 3–12 that helps students reading below grade level accelerate growth. Backed by 25+ years of efficacy research and built around teacher-led instruction, Read 180 provides intervention teachers with actionable data, technology that identifies and addresses individual skill gaps, and engaging, age-appropriate instructional resources that help students move toward grade-level proficiency. 

Read 180 is the only Grades 3–12 reading intervention with Strong ESSA evidence, backed by more than 25 years of research and validation and over 90 supporting studies. Its extensive evidence base, including alignment with What Works Clearinghouse recommendations, demonstrates Read 180’s ability to accelerate reading growth for students reading below grade level across a wide range of learner needs. 

Read 180 is grounded in the science of reading and addresses the full range of skills students need to become successful readers. Aligned with the Simple View of Reading, Scarborough’s Reading Rope, and the Five Pillars of Reading, Read 180 applies a structured literacy approach through explicit, systematic, teacher-led instruction in foundational skills, fluency, vocabulary, comprehension, knowledge development, and writing to help students make measurable progress toward grade-level proficiency. 

Read 180 can be used within a school’s MTSS approach to provide differentiated instruction, assessment data, and progress monitoring for students who require Tier 2 and Tier 3 reading intervention. Designed for students in Grades 3–12 who are reading below grade level, Read 180 helps educators identify needs, target instruction, monitor growth, and adjust support based on student progress toward grade-level proficiency. 

A dedicated Read 180 intensive intervention classroom uses a proven instructional model that combines whole-group instruction, small-group instruction, independent reading, and meaningful student application experiences. This approach helps teachers deliver differentiated support while ensuring every student receives explicit instruction, engaging, age-appropriate texts, and opportunities to practice and apply new skills. Built for students in Grades 3–12 who are reading below grade level, Read 180 gives educators the structure, curriculum, and actionable data they need to accelerate growth and drive measurable literacy gains. 

Read 180 includes a full suite of research-based literacy intervention materials and resources for teachers and students, designed to drive measurable growth: teacher-led lessons, adaptive student software, ReaL Books, a diverse independent reading library, digital texts, instructional videos, assessments, and robust teacher resources. With every resource integrated into a cohesive instructional model, Read 180 helps teachers deliver impactful intervention and supports students in making significant gains in reading achievement. 

Read 180 uses assessment data to inform student placement and monitor progress over time. By integrating NWEA MAP® Growth™ data, the program helps educators quickly identify skill gaps, place students at the right instructional level, and deliver targeted support from day one. Ongoing performance data, embedded assessments, and real-time progress monitoring give teachers a clear view of student growth, helping them adjust instruction, celebrate gains, and accelerate reading achievement. The result is data-informed intervention that keeps every student moving toward grade-level success. 

Built on the science of reading, Read 180 helps students with dyslexia strengthen foundational reading skills through a structured literacy approach that provides explicit, systematic instruction in phonics, syllable types, morphology, and sound-spelling relationships. Assessment-driven placement ensures students receive instruction aligned to their needs, while targeted practice, corrective feedback, and teacher-led intervention help close skill gaps and accelerate progress. The result is stronger reading proficiency, greater confidence, and a clearer path to grade-level success. 

Endorsed by the Council of Administrators of Special Education (CASE) for more than 19 years, Read 180 is a proven reading intervention program for Grades 3–12 that supports students receiving special education services. The program helps teachers identify skill gaps, align instruction to IEP goals, and monitor growth over time using actionable assessment data. Students receive explicit instruction, scaffolded learning experiences, real-time feedback, and built-in accessibility supports that help them develop essential literacy skills, build independence, and gain confidence as readers. Backed by more than 25 years of research, Read 180 helps students make meaningful progress toward grade-level reading success. 

Read 180 helps multilingual learners build literacy skills and academic language through intensive teacher-led instruction, scaffolded supports, and opportunities to read, write, speak, and listen throughout the learning experience. For newcomers, the dedicated Read 180 intensive intervention program includes Language Launch Volume 1, which provides interactive lessons aligned to the WIDA framework to accelerate English language development while supporting reading growth. Teachers can identify student needs, provide differentiated instruction, and monitor progress over time. As a result, multilingual learners gain confidence, access grade-level learning, and make measurable progress toward reading success. 

Read 180 provides ongoing professional learning and implementation support to help educators deliver intervention with confidence and achieve measurable results. Educators have 24/7 access to Teacher’s Corner® and Leader’s Corner®, giving them on-demand instructional resources, implementation guidance, reporting tools, and best practices that support day-to-day success. Teachers starting at any time of year can get up and running quickly with resources in their Teacher Success Pathways that help them plan, teach, and assess learning, while Coachly® provides ongoing coaching and support to help sustain implementation and maximize student growth. Backed by more than 25 years of efficacy research, Read 180 provides a sustained system of support that helps educators implement with fidelity and drive the outcomes Read 180 is known for: up to two years of reading growth in a single year of instruction. 

Read 180 Flex helps teachers address a wide range of literacy needs within the grade-level classroom. By combining an engaging student application with differentiated instructional resources and actionable reporting, Read 180 Flex gives educators the tools to address unfinished literacy learning while keeping students connected to grade-level instruction. Students build essential reading skills through meaningful learning experiences, while teachers gain the insights and support needed to differentiate instruction, monitor growth, and help more students achieve reading success. With integrated MAP Growth, assessment data becomes a direct bridge to instruction, making it easier to turn insights into action.