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Professional Development

Our individually tailored, hands-on workshops engage educators in a wide variety of topics, and can take place before school, after school, or for a full day.

Prior to our trainings, we conduct meaningful conversations with administration, coaches, and teachers to determine specific goals for each session. Together we work to set up a clear focus, short/long term goals, and follow-up strategies in which to create sustainable learning.

All sessions are 100% tailored to the needs and goals of your school and district. Trainings can also include demonstration lessons with students or coaching sessions with teachers that provide direct feedback.



Literacy Based Professional Development Examples:

  • Creating Text-Based Writing Opportunities (K-12)

  • Vertically Aligned Literacy Instruction (K-12)

  • Support Creating Writing Scope and Sequence (K-12)

  • Boosting Vocabulary Instruction (K-12)

  • Content Area Reading & Writing (3-12)

  • Before, During, & After Reading Strategies (K-12)

  • Building a Solid Literacy Block (K-5)

  • Meaningful Read-Alouds (K-5)

  • Shared Reading (K-2)

  • Creating Literacy Partnerships with Families (K-8)

  • Interactive Early Writing Experiences (K-2)

  • Supporting SDI in Literacy (K-12)

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Instructional Literacy Coaching

Personalized small group or 1:1 coaching cycles that include:

  • Coaching Conversations

  • Goal Setting

  • Model Lessons & Co-Teaching

  • Observing and Providing Feedback

Literacy Walk-Throughs

Join Kimberly as she supports literacy coaches, specialists, teacher leaders, and/or administration through non-evaluative literacy walk-throughs. Reflecting on students engagement, learning strategies, and interaction with literacy content. Following walk through a collaborative discussion will be led by Kim, as the group highlights areas of strength and areas for growth. Together literacy goals will be set, and a plan created on how to meet those goals. (K-8)