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Not All Struggles Are Heard. But They Can Be.

Struggling readers don’t always tell you. This guide helps you listen — and act before small gaps grow.

  • A reflection checklist for instructional leaders
  • The observable signs every teacher should know
  • Research-based strategies for the first 30 days
  • Clarity on Learning Ally eligibility and audiobook access

Built for literacy leaders, MTSS teams, and special education directors.

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Inside the Guide

Four short moves you can make before the first progress monitoring window closes.

  • Listen

    Spot early signs of reading risk — across classrooms and systems.

  • Look

    Know what to observe, and how to respond with clarity.

  • Learn

    See how Learning Ally’s Audiobook Solution fits your literacy plan.

  • Act

    Launch with four quick-start strategies for the first 30 days.

Built for Leaders. Designed for Impact.

You’re juggling priorities — this guide simplifies action. Whether you’re leading MTSS, supporting SPED teams, or shaping district literacy strategy, it helps you lead with confidence, clarity, and compassion.

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Fits the Curriculum You Already Use

Learning Ally’s audiobook library aligns to the core programs running in your schools today.

  • Great Minds · Wit & Wisdom — K–8
  • HMH · Into Reading — K–5
  • HMH · Into Literature — 6–12
  • Imagine Learning · EL Education — K–8
  • Savvas · myPerspectives — 6–12
  • And many more

Engage Every Reader with Curriculum-Aligned Audiobooks

Give teachers a library of human-read audiobooks — the texts students need to read and the stories they want to explore. From grade-level classics to high-interest titles, it closes gaps and lifts engagement across your system.

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Start Listening From Day One

Download the free 4-page guide and give your teachers a clear, shared way to spot and support struggling readers this year.

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