
Learning through Literacy
Our inquiry model is designed to enhance literacy practices and improve curriculum and instruction.
We work with K-12 districts that serve a diverse population of students, including multilingual learners (MLLs). Our approach is tailored to meet the unique needs of each district.
How can we spread literacy practices from one classroom into the next classroom?
Features of Our Work
collaboration across stakeholders
We believe that bringing people together to share, learn, and fail forward strengthens learning over time.
Inquiry cycles
We use inquiry cycles to better understand the impact of the moves that we are making on student and teacher learning.
classroom-level data
Assessment systems start with classroom level data. We prioritize student work and classroom level data to tell us what is working and what needs improvement.
Questions we Explore with Clients
STUDENT ENGAGEMENT AND LEARNING THROUGH LITERACY
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How do we get students to own their learning and growth?
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How do we help students see the connections and transfer literacy skills from science to English to social studies class?
INTEGRATING LITERACY INTO CURRICULUM AND INSTRUCTION
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What high leverage literacy skills and routines exist within current curriculum that can be utilized across content areas and grade levels?
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How do we differentiate for various levels within classrooms?
LEADING FOR LITERACY
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How do we communicate the need and vision?
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How do we build a culture of learning and inquiry?
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How do we build capacity to support literacy?