• Unlocking Text Complexity

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  • How to know what we don’t know!

    By Danielle Hakeman, Literacy Consultant & Dyslexia Specialist As literacy educators, it is not uncommon to discover that previously held… Read More

  • Supporting Students with IEPs in an MTSS System

    “As a school team, our goal is always to ensure that a student continues to receive an equal or greater… Read More

  • Purposeful Practice Routines: Part 1

    “Success has to do with deliberate practice. Practice must be focused, determined, and in an environment where there’s feedback.” –… Read More

  • Leading Literate Lives – Part 2: What Can Assessments Do for Us?

    “If you know what each assessment is designed to do and what it does (and does not) tell you, your… Read More

  • Leading Literate Lives – Part 1

    Teaching children to read is ACTUALLY rocket science. – Louisa Moats When I was learning to read in the early… Read More

  • Leading Literate Lives – Part 3: How can I ensure my curriculum is used in a way that supports the Science of Reading?

    “Informed teachers are our best insurance against reading failure. While programs are very helpful tools, programs don’t teach; teachers do.”… Read More

  • Leading Literate Lives – Part 4: How does the science of reading impact secondary literacy?

    There is no comprehension strategy strong enough to compensate for the fact that you can’t read the words. -Anita Archer… Read More