TRANSFORMING HOW READING IS TAUGHT
Literacy is the language of opportunity. We empower teachers, administrators, and parents with the best evidence-based methods to teach reading so every child succeeds.
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STRUCTURED LITERACY SERIES FOR TIER 2/3 & SPECIALIZED INSTRUCTION
Spring Semester Registration will open in 2025
Consulting
& Training
model for success
SLD / Dyslexia
Research
SCHOOL AND DISTRICT ADMINISTRATORS
Raising Literacy Achievement
for all Students
Literacy How translates the science of reading into comprehensive professional development and provides mentoring support so teachers are better equipped to raise reading achievement levels. Our approach enhances literacy instruction for all students.
Teachers
Empowering teachers with knowledge, supporting
best practices
Literacy How helps teachers at every stage in their careers to apply the best and latest evidence-based methods for teaching reading. Through professional development and coaching support, our Mentors work side-by-side with teachers in and out of their classrooms. Our personalized approach builds long-lasting professional relationships to optimize student outcomes.
Parents & caregivers
Helping to raise Readers
The Literacy How
Reading Wheel
Explore Literacy How’s Reading Wheel to learn about each essential component of comprehensive literacy instruction. Discover its definition, FAQs, teacher tips for putting knowledge into practice, tips for principals for supporting and observing effective teaching, and resources about the evidence behind explicit instruction.
Literacy How Professional Learning Series
The Literacy How Professional Learning Series translates the latest reading research into how-to instruction. The Knowledge to Practice book Series—Phonemic Awareness and Phonics, Syntax, Vocabulary, and Comprehension—is based on the current and comprehensive Literacy How reading model. It draws upon the authors’ decades of expertise and experience working with thousands of general and special education teachers. The Series emphasizes Pre-K-3rd grade conceptual and skill development. Teachers of older emerging or struggling readers will also find these tools useful.
Phonemic Awareness and Phonics—the keys to breaking the code!
Syntax is essential—even for beginning readers!
Vocabulary knowledge is essential for effective comprehension!
Comprehension is the goal of reading—even for beginning readers!
News & Ideas
The Truth About Reading Trailer
The Truth About Reading Reel
Video: Literacy and Justice for All
"The science of reading should be the guiding force behind what schools do to effectively teach children." Dr. Margie Gillis participates in a multi-disciplinary initiative to set a new standard in this Atlanta school district.
Video Library Professional Learning Series
Welcome to our Professional Learning Series Video Library! Watch all the Literacy How instructional videos for free!
Contact Us
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Phone: 203-239-7323 (READ)
Address: 101 Merritt Blvd, Suite 210
Trumbull, CT 06611
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