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About Brainspring

Brainspring is a trusted leader in structured literacy, empowering educators to deliver effective, research-based reading instruction to all learners. Our comprehensive approach is designed to support schools and districts in building sustainable literacy success, from initial implementation to measurable student outcomes.

The Brainspring Solution

The Brainspring Solution provides a complete, continuous cycle of support that ensures high-quality instruction and lasting impact. We partner with schools through every stage of the process:

  • Consultation: We begin by understanding your goals and needs to create a tailored literacy support plan.
  • Training: Educators receive accredited professional learning grounded in structured literacy and the science of reading.
  • Post-Training Consultation: Following training, we offer guided support to help educators confidently begin implementation.
  • Course Review: Continued structured review and application strengthen educator understanding, implementation, and instructional fidelity.
  • Initial Assessment: Students are assessed to identify strengths and areas for targeted individualized instruction.
  • Coaching Support: Our expert coaches provide ongoing, job-embedded mentoring to reinforce successful classroom application.
  • Progress Monitoring: Regular data review allows educators to track growth and refine instruction with precision.
  • Final Assessment: End-of-cycle assessment helps evaluate learning gains and plan next steps for continued progress.

Together, these components form a cohesive, supportive framework that empowers educators, builds confidence, and ensures students receive the high-quality literacy instruction they deserve.

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  • EXPERIENCED

  • nationally Accredited

  • DESIGNED WITH TEACHERS IN MIND

  • COMPREHENSIVE

  • WE MAKE LEARNING FUN

EXPERIENCED

Since 1991, Brainspring has facilitated professional development in Orton-Gillingham based multisensory instruction. Today, our Educator Academy team continues to empower teachers nationwide—increasing knowledge, expertise, and ultimately success.

EDUCATOR ACADEMY COURSES

Brainspring's robust online and in-person program catalog provides Orton-Gillingham professional development for teachers across all grades (Pre-K through grade 12) and tiers. Our offerings include courses, workshops, coaching, and a certification process.


Our open enrollment professional development courses are offered in multiple formats: In-Person, Livestream, and Self-Paced. For course descriptions, please see our Professional Development Course Information page.

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For Administrators

Brainspring partners with schools and districts to deliver a complete structured literacy solution that is practical, sustainable, and aligned with the science of reading. Through a cohesive cycle of consultation, accredited educator training, post-training support, ongoing coaching, and data-informed assessment, we help schools build instructional capacity and ensure fidelity of implementation. Our approach equips teachers with the skills and confidence to deliver effective reading instruction, while providing administrators with transparent progress monitoring and measurable student growth. The result is a long-term, scalable literacy framework that strengthens outcomes for all learners.

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EDUCATOR ACADEMY FAQ

  • Why should it matter to me that Phonics First® and Structures are nationally accredited Orton-Gillingham programs?

  • What types of students benefit from Phonics First® and Structures?

  • Can Phonics First® and Structures be used with an existing reading program?

  • How do Phonics First® and Structures fit with the Common Core State Standards (CCSS), Tiered Instruction, and Response to Intervention (RTI)?

  • How much time is required for lesson implementation?

  • How can educators participate in Brainspring’s Professional Development and how much time is required?

  • Does Brainspring Educator Academy provide coaching, on-going professional development, and certification options?

  • I have questions that aren’t answered on this page. Where can I find more information?

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"Our students showed remarkable progress and our M-STEP state reading scores jumped from 56.2 to 82.5 after only 3 months of Phonics First® Academic Advantage On-site Tutoring. I would highly recommend it to any [urban] school wishing to make significant gains in student reading ability. No school should be without it!."

Steve Christian, Assistant Principal

Fleming Elementary, Detroit, MI

"The Monday I returned from the CEC Convention I immediately started doing core words, which cannot be decoded using "spelling on the arm". I was totally amazed! ... I will stay in touch and keep you apprised of the successes we have!"

Kris Kenna, Academic Support Teacher

Central Manor Elementary

"The most common feedback we received is that teachers wished that they have been trained by Brainspring before starting their educational journey."

Erica Keen, K-12 District Dyslexia Coordinator

Arkansas Virtual Academy

"Not only did our students continue to advance in their reading skills as evidenced by a full year’s growth, but 39% of our students made more than one year’s progress in reading."

Jeanine Cyrwus, Director of Outreach & Literacy

Oakwood School

"Feedback from teachers after implementation has been very positive. Since switching to Phonics First, teachers felt like their instruction has been better and they have seen student growth."

Tracy Hinty, Supervision of Federal Programs

Rockbridge County Public Schools

"Thank you for creating such an excellent and diligent phonics program. If schools and families implemented this program to children at a young age, there would not be such a reading epidemic across our nation. Phonics truly is the answer!"

Trained Educator

"I wish I would have found Phonics First earlier in my teaching career. Our students across the country would be stronger readers and writers if a balanced program such as Phonics First was being implemented."

Trained Educator

"I loved this training and can’t wait to get started with my students!"

Trained Educator

"I strongly believe after completing this training that EVERY HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY TEACHER should have this!!! Our student reading success would improve if all teachers knew how to teach this material."

Trained Educator

"I learned so much. I now have complete confidence in using the program and teaching the material. I can now implement the material as it was designed. Thank you for a great week!"

Trained Educator

"I feel like I’ve learned more from this PD than any PD I’ve participated in before!"

Trained Educator

"Awesome training. It was my first exposure to Structures, and it is fabulous! I am recommending that each of our elementaries has at least one interventionist trained to use with our 5th and 6th grade struggling readers! Thank you!"

Trained Educator

"I have been hoping for this type of instruction since I have been back in the classroom! The push in many elementary schools is comprehension when children cannot write or read fluently. So excited to move forward with Phonics First! Thank you!!!"

Trained Educator

"Our trainer was amazing. She was so knowledgeable about the program and was able to share real world examples. She was also incredibly helpful with answering everyone’s specific questions."

Trained Educator