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Imagine MyPath Reading

What Is Imagine MyPath?

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Imagine MyPath gives every K–12 student a pathway to grade-level success with a personalized and adaptive reading program. It uses prioritization and adaptivity to address gaps only in skills essential to the student’s grade-level work and beyond. The program provides accessible, explicit, and scaffolded instruction to ensure the success of academically diverse learners. 

Why Partner with Imagine Learning for This Research 

Imagine Learning is inviting school districts to take part in a research study evaluating the impact of Imagine MyPath on student reading achievement. The findings will help your district — and schools nationwide — make data-driven decisions that improve student outcomes. As a research partner, your district will receive:

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Access to Imagine MyPath

Half of participating classrooms will be selected to implement Imagine MyPath for reading. The remaining half will continue with business-as-usual practices.

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Meaningful data to drive change

Receive detailed reports comparing outcomes for Imagine MyPath and non-Imagine MyPath students, giving your team powerful evidence to guide future instructional decisions.

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A national impact

Contribute to research with the potential to transform education nationwide and support best practices in intervention.

What Participation Looks Like

Implement Imagine MyPath in selected classrooms

  • About half of participating classrooms receive access to Imagine MyPath for reading support.
  • Classroom selection may occur through random assignment or intentional selection.
  • Classrooms not using Imagine MyPath will continue with their school’s current instructional supports.
  • Students at grade level use Imagine MyPath for 30–60 minutes per week.
  • Students below grade level use Imagine MyPath for 60–90 minutes per week.
  • Teachers regularly review Imagine MyPath reports and, where needed, use offline resources to provide additional practice or support.

Administration of standardized assessments

  • Districts administer standardized reading assessments in the fall, winter, and spring of the 2026–27 school year.
  • Any standardized progress-monitoring or benchmarking assessment that measures reading skills may be used.
  • All students in participating grades — both Imagine MyPath and non-Imagine MyPath groups — complete the same assessments as part of their normal school testing process.

Why Comparative Research Matters

Comparative studies — those that include both participating and non-participating groups — provide the most reliable evidence of a program’s effectiveness. This approach ensures that results are valid, meaningful, and can drive lasting improvements in education. Key benefits of this research design include:

Fair and reliable results

Including a comparison group allows researchers to accurately measure Imagine MyPath’s impact, ensuring findings are scientifically sound and reflective of student growth.

Opportunity for future program expansion

Imagine MyPath access may be expanded to additional students after the study concludes, allowing your district to implement the program with greater experience and confidence.

Continued support for all students

Even students who do not receive Imagine MyPath during the study will continue to benefit from their school’s existing high-quality instruction and supports.

Is Your District a Good Fit?

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Districts that are a strong fit for this research study typically:

  • Serve medium-to-large student populations across multiple schools or grade levels
  • Can consistently implement Imagine MyPath according to recommended practices
  • Administer standardized reading assessments at least three times during the school year (fall, winter, and spring)

Join the 2026–2027 Research Cohort