Changing Course: Large Scale Implementation of the Science of Reading

A Director and Literacy Coach Share Their Literacy Transformation

What’s Inside?

Read the story of The Compass School in Kingston, RI. The school director and literacy coach share their literacy transformation journey in the hopes that doing so may help educators entering the initial stages of district-level literacy transformation shift to the implementation of scientifically validated practices.

The overview of their work to transform literacy practices is presented here according to the four main focus areas that took place during the same time period:

The Big Picture
Curriculum Adoption
Professional Development
Sustainability

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Changing the world one reader at a time.

At Root Literacy Design, we provide educators with evidence-based literacy training, tools, and mentorship so all students learn to read and write. We are current educators who have experienced our own journey in evidence-based literacy, and we are eager to support others.

We offer consulting services for schools and training and coaching support to educators, coaches, school leaders, and tutors across the country.

Literacy Professional Development for Teachers Rooted in Research, Purpose, and Practice

Science of Reading Training

We offer Science of Reading consulting and coaching to educators, coaches, school leaders, and tutors across the country.
Literacy Training Practicum

After you complete foundational literacy training, we offer an intensive, focused program from a current teacher who implements the science of reading daily.
School Administrator Mentorship

Create long-term, sustainable ways to maintain your school’s transformation and build a lasting culture of literacy.
Literacy Coach Mentorship

Work with a current coach who understands today's educational environment to grow literacy in your setting with the right systems and structures.