Yes. Amira is fully funded by the State of North Dakota through a dedicated grant from the 69th Legislative Assembly, available at no cost to all school districts through June 2027. This includes both Amira ISIP Assess (with the dyslexia screener) and Amira Tutor.
Amira for North Dakota — Free for All Districts Through the State Grant
North Dakota Students Using Amira Achieve >2x the Score Point Growth
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Watch Now - Dyslexia Screening in North Dakota
Join Amira Learning and NDDPI for this on-demand webinar to learn about using Amira for dyslexia screening and progress monitoring, aligned with North Dakota's law, and enhancing literacy through evidence-based tools.
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Proven Results in North Dakota
Amira is already delivering measurable impact for North Dakota students. Here’s what the data shows:
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>2x Score Point Growth on NDSA ELA
In 2023–24, students who used Amira regularly saw more than double the score point growth on the North Dakota State Assessment in ELA, equivalent to +15 extra weeks of learning. (Grades 3–5)
+55% Acceleration in Reading Mastery
In the current school year (2025–26 BOY to MOY), Amira users gained +6 extra weeks of reading growth on Amira Reading Mastery (ARM) scores, with a statistically significant effect size of .2 (p < .001).
+6 Extra Weeks of Fluency Growth
Students with 5+ Amira sessions gained +6 additional weeks of fluency growth (BOY to MOY 2025), with an effect size of .25 (p < .001).
North Dakota By the Numbers
One Free Reading Suite: Assessment, Screening, and Tutoring
State-Approved Dyslexia Screener
The only preK–8 screener unanimously approved for English and Spanish — fulfills NDCC 15.1-32-26 dyslexia screening requirements, including phonemic awareness, decoding, and spelling.
AI Tutor — Free for All ND Students K–5
Students flagged as at-risk get immediate access to Amira Tutor for individualized practice in English and Spanish — included at no cost through the state grant.
Curriculum-Connected Suite
Amira syncs directly with your curriculum, including UFLI, Wonders, HMH, and others.
Screens a Whole Class in Under 20 Minutes
AI-proctored and auto-scored — no teacher time required for administration. Teachers need just 45 minutes of virtual training to get started, available at no cost and on site.
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Already Trusted Across North Dakota
Amira is funded by the State of North Dakota and already used by districts statewide. High-fidelity users — students reading with Amira for more than 20 minutes per week — achieved >2x the score point growth on the NDSA ELA assessment.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Amira funded in North Dakota?
Which districts are eligible for state support?
All North Dakota school districts are eligible to use Amira at no cost through the state grant through June of 2027. To enroll or confirm your district’s status, fill out the form below or contact northdakota@amiralearning.com.
Is Amira state-funded?
Yes. Amira is fully state-funded and free to all North Dakota districts through June 2027. To get started, email northdakota@amiralearning.com or contact Heidi Oliver, Success Director, at (580) 515-1505.
What outcomes has Amira achieved in North Dakota?
In the 2024–25 school year, students who used Amira regularly saw >2x the score point growth on the NDSA ELA assessment. Third graders gained +15 points, 4th graders gained +17 points, and 5th graders gained +10 points. In the current year, Amira users are showing +55% acceleration in reading mastery and +6 extra weeks of fluency growth.
What reports does Amira provide?
Amira provides a Reading Risk Report with a Dyslexia Risk Index (DRI) score for each student, a Student Summary Report tracking progress across Scarborough’s Reading Rope domains, a Skills Status Report, a Standards Mastery Report, a Parent Report, and several others. Interactive walkthroughs are available for administrators and teachers.
The Amira Reading Suite
Is Amira only a screener?
No. Amira is a complete K–8 Reading Suite that unifies assessment, instruction, and tutoring into one coherent learning loop.
Can Amira be used beyond grades K–2?
Yes. Amira supports students from K to 8 with screening, identification of dyslexia risk, progress monitoring, instruction, and tutoring.
Does Amira work in both English and Spanish?
Yes. Amira is the only unanimously approved screener that supports both English and Spanish. The entire Reading Suite (Assess, Instruct, Tutor) is fully bilingual by design for dual-language and multilingual learners.
Is Amira aligned to North Dakota standards?
Yes. Amira delivers data directly aligned to North Dakota's literacy standards, helping teachers make informed instructional decisions.
Enroll Your District — It’s Free
Amira is available at no cost to all North Dakota school districts staring now. Get your students started with 30 minutes of AI tutoring a week alongside a universal screener — in as little as 45 minutes of teacher training.
Email northdakota@amiralearning.com to enroll, or fill out the form.
Email northdakota@amiralearning.com to enroll, or fill out the form.
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