Case Study: Fort Dodge Community School District strengthens Tier 2 literacy intervention with 95 Percent Group

Fort Dodge Community School District strengthens Tier 2 literacy with 95 Percent Group and a 5-year CLSD grant

The Fort Dodge Community School District, facing low literacy scores and a disjointed system with misaligned Tier 1 and Tier 2 curricula, sought a cohesive solution. Their challenge was exacerbated by a significant teacher knowledge gap and a highly transient, economically disadvantaged student population. To address this, they partnered with vendor 95 Percent Group Inc. to implement a suite of products including the 95 Tier 2 Phonics Solution, 95 Literacy Intervention System, and 95 Phonics Lesson Library.

The solution from 95 Percent Group provided aligned instructional materials and extensive professional learning, including a dedicated coach. This created a unified system where teachers could seamlessly transition from core instruction to intervention using consistent language and routines. While full data is still emerging, the district reports promising early results including improved student behavior linked to literacy gains and high teacher satisfaction with the ease of use and available resources. 95 Percent Group's integrated approach streamlined intervention and focused professional development efforts.

Fort Dodge Community School District