Add as a preferred source on Google


Imagine Learning Acquires Winsor Learning, Launches Imagine Ascend Special Education Courseware

  • By Kate Lucariello
  • 02/21/23

K–12 digital curriculum provider Imagine Learning has acquired K–12 reading support company Winsor Learning to address the needs of over 7 million students with disabilities across the United States. It has launched an initiative called Imagine Ascend, a program that will use digital courseware and virtual instructors to teach special education students.

Winsor brings to the table its structured literacy Sonday System, which uses the Orton-Gillingham multisensory reading approach for dyslexic and at-risk students. The company describes it as “a simple, cost-effective tool for K–12 educators to identify and quickly intervene with struggling readers.” It can be used by experienced educators and volunteer tutors.

“We’ve seen first-hand the impact of pandemic-driven learning loss and have heard directly from our education partners that they require specialized curriculum to address the needs of students with disabilities who have been disproportionately impacted,” said Jonathan Grayer, chairman and CEO of Imagine Learning. “We are especially excited to welcome the Winsor Learning team to Imagine Learning…. We believe there is significant opportunity to expand Winsor’s product set across our footprint as we create digital supplements to complement their existing offerings.”

More details can be found on the Imagine Ascend page.

About the Author

Kate Lucariello is a former newspaper editor, EAST Lab high school teacher and college English teacher.

Featured

  • stylized illustration of a desktop, laptop, tablet, and smartphone all displaying an orange AI icon

    Survey: AI Shifting from Cloud to PCs

    A recent Intel-commissioned report identifies a significant shift in AI adoption, moving away from the cloud and closer to the user. Businesses are increasingly turning to the specialized hardware of AI PCs, the survey found, recognizing their potential not just for productivity gains, but for revolutionizing IT efficiency, fortifying data security, and delivering a compelling return on investment by bringing AI capabilities directly to the edge.

  • laptop with digital productivity and calendar symbols

    September 2025 Tech Tactics in Education Conference Agenda Announced

    Registration is free for this fully virtual Sept. 25 event, focused on "Overcoming Roadblocks to Innovation" in K-12 and higher education.

  • hand holding globe and environmental icons in front of a green background

    CoSN, SETDA, UDT Release Guidelines for Environmentally Responsible Technology Purchasing

    CoSN and SETDA, in partnership with IT and telecommunications solution provider UDT, recently released a set of Sustainability Procurement Guidelines designed to help K-12 school and district leaders, procurement officers, and technology directors make purchasing decisions that are both environmentally responsible and operationally effective.

  • tutor and student working together at a laptop

    You've Paid for Tutoring. Here's How to Make Sure It Works.

    As districts and states nationwide invest in tutoring, it remains one of the best tools in our educational toolkit, yielding positive impacts on student learning at scale. But to maximize return on investment, both financially and academically, we must focus on improving implementation.