Science of Reading expertise. Real classroom impact.
Structured Literacy Coaching for Independent Schools
I help schools build literacy programs that work, grounded in the Science of Reading, driven by real assessment data, and delivered through hands-on coaching that teachers actually use. After 20+ years as a classroom teacher, teacher-librarian, and instructional literacy coach with one of Canada's largest school boards, I bring proven, evidence-based practice to your literacy program.
20+ years of K–8 literacy instruction and coaching, now available to independent schools.
The six pillars of structured literacy — the framework behind every program.
Science of Reading
Structured literacy practice that reflects how students actually learn to read.
Real assessment data
Acadience/DIBELS training and data interpretation that maps directly to instruction.
Coaching teachers use
Modeled lessons and job-embedded cycles that build lasting educator capacity.
Programs & Offerings
Nine focused ways to work together
Every offering can be scaled up or down and combined with others depending on your school's goals.
The Reading Coaching Cycle
Ongoing, job-embedded coaching for K–8 teachers.
Modeled classroom instruction by Coach Kelly
EQAO Preparation (Grades 3 & 6)
Genuine skill-building paired with test literacy — not drilling.
Initial half-day workshop, check-ins and modeled classroom practice by Coach Kelly
Acadience / DIBELS Assessment Training (K–6)
Full workshop training for accurate assessment and confident data use.
Half- or full-day workshops depending on depth of learning required
Culturally Responsive Literacy
Literacy instruction where every student sees themselves in the curriculum.
Half-day workshop
ThinkSRSD / Releasing Writers Writing Framework
Evidence-based writing instruction, from planning through craft.
1–2 day workshop (dependent on level of intensity required)
Literacy Block Planning
Making everything actually fit into the day.
Half-day workshops per grade level, or primary and junior
Assessment in Language
From the classroom to the report card.
Half-day workshop or staff meeting
Get to Know the Language Curriculum
A close read of the curriculum, translated into daily practice.
Half-day workshop — primary
UFLI Foundations: Tier 1 & Tier 2 Training (K–3)
One program, two purposes — whole-class instruction and targeted intervention.
Full-day training or two half days
Let's talk about your literacy program
I'd welcome the chance to learn about your school's literacy goals and talk through how I might help.
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