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What is UFLI Foundations curriculum and how will it support our district's goals?  

OnYourMark recommends UFLI Foundations as our core instructional program because it delivers what research shows matters most: systematic, explicit, and engaging foundational skills instruction that gets results.

What is “UFLI” Foundations?

UFLI Foundations (University of Florida Literacy Institute) is a comprehensive, evidence-based curriculum designed to ensure all students master the critical building blocks of reading.

  • Scope & Sequence: Clear, cumulative progression of phonemic awareness, phonics, high-frequency words, and encoding.
  • Structure: 128 explicit lessons with built-in practice and assessment checkpoints.
  • Design: Developed by literacy experts to address the needs of all readers, including those at risk of reading difficulties.

Why does OYM use UFLI?

Evidence-Aligned

UFLI is grounded in the Science of Reading and aligns with the most rigorous research on how children learn to decode and encode words.

Clear, Consistent Instruction

Its systematic approach reduces variability and ensures every student receives high-quality, structured lessons, whether they are working 1:1 or in a small group.

Engaging and Accessible

Lessons are active, fast-paced, and interactive. Decodable texts, hands-on practice, and multisensory routines keep students engaged and motivated.

Targeted for Acceleration

Because OnYourMark focuses on foundational literacy tutoring, UFLI is uniquely suited to rapidly close skill gaps. Its cumulative sequence builds confidence and fluency efficiently.

Aligned Assessment

Each lesson includes built-in skill checks to monitor progress. Combined with external progress monitoring tools, tutors and administrators gain a clear picture of growth over time.

Flexible and Scalable

UFLI materials can be delivered virtually or in person, making it an ideal match for OnYourMark’s virtual tutoring model.

How UFLI Supports Your District Goals:

  • Accelerates Reading Proficiency
  • Systematic phonics helps all students, including those most at risk, develop decoding skills essential for comprehension.
  • Promotes Equity
  • Provides consistent, research-based instruction for every learner.
  • Empowers Educators
  • Simple, user-friendly lesson plans mean tutors spend less time prepping and more time teaching.
  • Delivers Results
    • Schools nationwide report significant gains in early literacy when implementing UFLI Foundations. OnYourMark successfully implemented UFLI at a Louisiana partner district in SY24-25 and saw similarly significant gains across five elementary schools.

Bottom Line

UFLI Foundations is the gold standard for foundational reading instruction. By selecting UFLI alongside OnYourMark’s tutoring model, your district ensures that students get access to the most effective, evidence-based literacy intervention available, helping them unlock the lifelong power of reading.