Michigan students these days are built differently. So is eSpark. Scroll down to learn how eSpark can support your IRIPs, improve your students’ outcomes on state tests, and help your teachers create more magical moments in their classrooms.
These are just some of the MI districts partnering with eSpark:
See How Utica Students Using eSpark Outpace Expected NWEA Growth by Over 10 Points
Utica Community Schools first partnered with eSpark back in 2012 to enable easier differentiation for their teachers. UCS educators successfully achieved those goals, and now they’re pushing forward to tackle new challenges.
Although eSpark began at UCS as a solution for classroom differentiation, it has helped drive meaningful results across the board: students are active participants in their own learning, teachers feel supported, and district leaders point to measurable gains on NWEA MAP Growth assessments.
Driving Michigan Literacy: Real Results with eSpark in K-3 IRIPs
See how Michigan districts are using eSpark to transform Individual Reading Improvement Plans (IRIPs) into lasting literacy gains. This highlight explores how schools are aligning instruction to the state’s structured literacy priorities, using targeted practice to strengthen foundational skills, and leveraging actionable data to support every learner, especially those who need it most.
Using eSpark to Support Michigan IRIPs
eSpark is used by Michigan districts to support phonics, fluency, comprehension, writing, and more. Click the button below for IRIP resources, including copy-paste template language, explicit alignment with key IRIP and science of reading components, and implementation best practices for Read by Grade Three initiatives.
State Funding and Grants
Districts typically pay for eSpark from the large pool of available grant funds in the state. Common funding sources include:
- Section 31a At-Risk
- MI Kids Back on Track (Section 23g)
- Section 35j Professional Development, Curriculum, and Supports to improve literacy instructional practices
As an evidence-based program aligned with the science of reading, eSpark is a versatile program that meets eligibility requirements for these and many other funding sources.
Michigan Case Studies
MI Teachers Save 4 Hours Per Week Targeting Learning Gaps
eSpark’s NWEA MAP Growth integration solved a major pain point for teachers in Riverview Community School District by automatically giving students exactly what they needed.
MI Students Grow 12% on Independent Math Assessment
Van Buren Public Schools has enjoyed the perfect combination of increased student engagement and learner outcomes since implementing eSpark for differentiated instruction.
MI District Doubles Their Number of K-2 On-Track Students
Utica Community Schools partnered with eSpark in the early days of blended learning to evolve their small group instruction. The result was immediate and sustained test score improvement.
See How eSpark is Built Differently
eSpark combines evidence-based pedagogy with the magic of generative AI to differentiate on multiple dimensions and deliver a unique learning experience to every student.
Your teachers will save hours of prep time. Your students will ask for more. You’ll see the results. Whether you need for support for enrichment, intervention, or acceleration, eSpark has you covered.
Evidence-Based and Proven Effective
eSpark is firmly rooted in decades of research and has been repeatedly proven to improve student outcomes on independent benchmark assessments. Enjoy the peace of mind that comes with:
- Research-Based Design Product Certification from Digital Promise
- Multiple independent studies aligned with ESSA evidence-based intervention requirements
- A classroom-centered development process and Theory of Learning aligned with the science of how we learn
Meet with eSpark’s Michigan Expert
Brandon Watson is a former middle school teacher from the Midwest with over 8 years of experience in education technology. He partners with districts across Michigan to help educators adopt innovative tools that support teaching, learning, and student growth. Book a meeting with him directly or click the button below to get in touch.