OECM Approved Resources

We are pleased to share that Pearson’s literacy solutions have been officially approved under OECM’s Systematic and Explicit Evidence-Based Reading Program and Intervention Solutions Agreement for both Tier 1 and Tier 2/3 instruction.

This OECM agreement supports school boards across Ontario in addressing the needs of students struggling with literacy by offering targeted, evidence-based instruction and intervention tools. These resources are designed to build foundational reading skills, close achievement gaps, and ensure all students—especially those in Kindergarten Year 2 through Grade 2—have equitable access to high-quality literacy instruction.

Reading Intervention

Tier 1 Resources:

FOUNDATIONAL RESOURCES

The Phonics Companion

A Canadian structured, easy-to-implement phonics program aligned with the science of reading. This resource includes detailed instructional guidance and practice opportunities to help students build strong decoding and encoding skills.

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Bug Club Phonics Decodables

A Canadian adapted comprehensive, engaging series of decodable readers that supports systematic phonics instruction. Bug Club Phonics provides students with authentic opportunities to apply phonics knowledge in connected text while promoting reading fluency and confidence.

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Saxon Reading Foundations

A proven, evidence-based program that integrates phonemic awareness, phonics, fluency, vocabulary, and comprehension strategies. Its incremental, spiral approach ensures mastery through consistent review and practice.

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Tier 2 – Tier 3 Resources:

Amira Learning

An AI-powered reading tutor that delivers personalized, one-on-one intervention in real time. Amira listens to students read aloud, identifies areas of need, and provides immediate support in phonics, fluency, and comprehension—making it an ideal solution for targeted intervention.

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