ELA (K-12)
Early Reading Matters, Foundational Literacy Matters and Literacy Matters are evidence-based professional learning programs that develop teachers’ expertise in improving their students’ literacy.
Our Services and Programs
Early Reading Matters
- A comprehensive 3-year program for K-2 literacy teachers to support improvements in pedagogy, curriculum, assessment, data analysis, and professional collaboration, based on the unique context and needs of the school
- 25 days onsite coaching
- Observation and feedback of individual teachers.
- Year-long assessment protocols for grade teams
- Self-paced online learning modules via the Learning Management System
- All materials and supports aligned to reading science, high-quality curricula, and assessment systems.
Foundational Literacy Matters
- A 12-week tier 2 program to move those K and 1st graders who are most in need of support from pre-readers to readers
- 12 days of onsite or virtual coaching. 1 live workshop for teachers
- Access to approximately 2 days of asynchronous and synchronous learning through our Learning Management System
- Demonstration, co-planning, and coaching support focused on small group, guided literacy
- Data analysis and support structures
- Foundational Literacy Matters Reading Behaviors Tool
- All materials and supports aligned to reading science, high-quality curricula, and assessment systems.
- Our approach provides critical support for educators in high-impact pedagogical practices building key foundational skills (e.g., phonics, phonemic and phonological awareness, orthographic mapping) within the context of the curricula and curricular tools teachers use.
Literacy Matters
- 10 or more professional development days with a highly qualified literacy coach focused on grades 3-12. These sessions are customized to meet the needs of your school or district.
- Needs assessment with an aligned action plan.
- Impact report with student and teacher artifacts and recommended next steps.
”The teachers are eager to work with Mr. LaConte and his leadership, and expertise are greatly appreciated.”
Sergio Caceres
Principal, X215
High Quality Curriculum Expertise
Teaching Matters’ programs and services are aligned and support high quality early childhood reading curriculum.
Early Childhood Outcomes
Improving Reading Skills
During the course of the 2020-22 school years, Teaching Matters implemented Jumpstart in 40 schools throughout Districts 9, 10, and 28 in NYC. Hundreds of kindergartners and 1st graders who were non-readers in February became readers in April after receiving our Jumpstart to Early Reading intervention – that’s nearly 83% of children who participated!
Middle School Outcomes
Delivering Strong Literacy Gains
Teachers who participated in Literacy Matters saw a 12% increase on students on grade level between the fall and spring according to iReady results (n=1,254 non-chronically absent students from 16 schools).