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ELA (3-8)

An outcome-driven professional learning service for teachers of grades 3-8. Teaching Matters supports educators in developing the equitable mindset, content knowledge, and instructional expertise necessary to improve student literacy.

Teachers will

Develop the skills to implement engaging, rigorous, and coherent curriculum.

Implement curricula-aligned assessment practices to inform their instruction.

Students will

Improve their learning as measured by common assessments

Exhibit increased engagement in class, have the tools and space to engage in difficult conversations, and take actions in their community

Literacy Matters

  • 10 or more professional development days with a highly qualified literacy coach. 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.
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High Quality Curriculum Expertise

Teaching Matters’ programs and services are aligned and support high quality ELA (3-8) curriculum.

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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).

"Ms. Stolzer is an absolute GEM! She is incredibly conscientious, attentive, and knowledgeable. She is always willing to go the extra mile to help me. I enjoyed working with her and learned a lot from our interaction."

Latiqua Williams Azuma

Social Studies Teacher, Isaac E Young Middle School

Articles

Case Study The Impact of Focusing on Student Identity Learn More Thought Leadership Reflection Questions that Ensure Equitable Literacy Instruction Learn More Thought Leadership Three Ways to Incorporate Diversity and Social Justice Topics in ELA Classrooms Learn More

Meet Our Coaches

    "Educators are the hardest working individuals out there. It is a privilege and honor to work by their side as we strive towards a common goal."

    Dr. Reshma Ramkellawan Senior Educational Consultant s

    Ivie Okundaye (Omede) Senior Educational Consultant s Desire Adams Senior Educational Consultant s Bolanle Ajomagberin Senior Educational Consultant s Kathryn (Kate) Baxter Senior Educational Consultant s Christopher Buonami Senior Educational Consultant s Emily Carroll-Chocolaad Senior Educational Consultant s Omiga Colas Senior Educational Consultant s Cristy Cuellar-Lezcano Senior Educational Consultant s Nathalie Elivert Senior Educational Consultant s Carrie Esposito Senior Educational Consultant s Steven Evangelista Senior Educational Consultant s Alexandra (Ali) Foglia Senior Educational Consultant s Laurie Goldberg Educational Consultant s Jen Gowers Senior Educational Consultant s Jane Marie Hutcheson Senior Educational Consultant s Jennifer Davoli Jang Educational Consultant s Alyssa Landy Senior Educational Consultant s Hannah Luna Senior Educational Consultant s Ava Marron Senior Educational Consultant s Julia Martin Senior Educational Consultant s Adriana Meza Senior Educational Consultant s Bennison Ntsakey Senior Educational Consultant s Lance Ozier-Ed.D. Senior Educational Consultant s Deanna Perez Senior Educational Consultant s Samantha Pugh Senior Educational Consultant s Keshia Redhead Senior Educational Consultant s Tracey Sauray Senior Educational Consultant s Dr. Delsonya Smallwood Senior Educational Consultant s Amber Smith Senior Educational Consultant s Jacqueline Stolzer Senior Educational Consultant s Tonya White Senior Educational Consultant s Tia Whiteman Senior Educational Consultant s

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