Spark Progress
Overview
Targeted strategies for accelerating learning in reading and special education. This series blends research-based instruction with adaptive tools that help educators track and support student growth.
Features
Make Reading More Accessible with Immersive Reader
Immersive Reader is a powerful tool already available to your school that supports reading comprehension through visual customization, read-aloud, translation, and focus features. We show teachers and support staff how to integrate it into everyday instruction for multilingual learners and students with IEPs—no extra accounts or software needed.
Personalized Reading Practice with AI-Powered Feedback
Reading Coach provides students with personalized, engaging, and consistent reading fluency practice. As learners read aloud, the tool uses artificial intelligence and built-in fluency detection to identify challenging words, offering targeted practice to enhance reading skills. Educators gain valuable insights into student progress, enabling tailored support for each learner.
Enhance Presentation Skills with Real-Time Feedback
Speaker Coach helps students and educators improve their presentation skills with real-time, private feedback on pacing, filler words, and delivery. It’s ideal for building confidence in both virtual and in-person communication. After each session, users receive a summary with personalized tips they can apply right away.
Spark Progress is a compact, high-impact program that introduces educators to Microsoft Learning Accelerators—built-in tools that improve accessibility, fluency, and student voice. These sessions are a great fit for schools supporting students with IEPs, multilingual learners, or readers in need of targeted support. Because the tools are already part of Microsoft 365, no extra software or setup is required. This is a great starting point for schools looking to deepen inclusive practices using technology they already have.
Ready to take the next step?
Contact us to explore how we can support your school community with professional learning that’s personalized, impactful, and unforgettable.
Delivery Options
Offered as two virtual workshops or a single full-day onsite training. Sessions are hands-on and led by Microsoft-certified consultants who model each tool in real time.
Audience Fit
Best suited for classroom teachers, special education teams, and multilingual learner support staff working to improve reading fluency, access, and communication.
Customization
We focus on the tools your staff already has access to—like Immersive Reader, Reading Coach, and Speaker Coach—and tailor sessions to meet the needs of your learners and instructional goals.