BETHESDA, Md., Sept. 17, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — EPS Learning, a leading provider of PreK–12 literacy solutions, announced that Reading Assistant has been approved by the Iowa Department of Education as a K–5 universal screening assessment. The approval enables Iowa schools to use Reading Assistant to support the state’s Early Literacy Implementation requirements as a universal screener, dyslexia risk screener, and benchmark assessment administered at least three times per year. Through a new two-year contract extension, Iowa K–5 schools can access Reading Assistant at no cost—providing educators with both an approved universal screener and high-quality literacy practice to support students throughout the school year. 

In addition to supporting universal screening, Reading Assistant provides students with unlimited opportunities for individualized reading practice. Time spent using Reading Assistant does not count toward Iowa’s 60-minute daily limit on digital instruction, allowing schools to provide additional reading practice without reducing time available for other digital learning. 

Reading Assistant is an AI-powered interactive reading tutor that uses voice-recognition technology to listen as students read aloud and provide real-time feedback and targeted micro-interventions. As students build skills through independent reading practice with corrective feedback, educators gain actionable insights into individual student progress and skill mastery. This helps them pinpoint specific needs, target instruction, and maximize classroom teaching time. 

Learn more about EPS Reading Assistant.

About EPS Learning 

EPS Learning has partnered with educators for more than 70 years to advance literacy as the foundation for lifelong learning and opportunity. Grounded in the science of reading, the EPS Literacy Suite supports students in PreK-12 across all tiers of instruction with evidence-based solutions that build the foundational skills, fluency, vocabulary, and comprehension essential for skilled reading. EPS Learning pairs proven literacy solutions with professional learning and implementation support to help educators deliver effective instruction and improve outcomes for every reader. Visit epslearning.com to learn more. 

Media Contact 

Crystal Miller, EPS Learning, 971-222-3599, Crystal.Miller@epslearning.com 

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