COMPREHENSIVE LITERACY SOLUTIONS FOR MISSOURI (CLSD)
Keys to Literacy is proud to partner as an approved CLSD vendor with Missouri schools and districts. KTL has the experience, knowledge, and organizational capacity to provide literacy solutions that align with DESE’s Read, Lead, Exceed literacy initiatives for administrators, literacy coaches, and teachers. Keys to Literacy is also committed to assisting in strengthening pre-service teachers’ knowledge of evidence-based literacy instruction, working alongside institutions of Higher Education within the state.
Our Services:
We offer a range of services, including PK-12 evidence-aligned professional learning and coaching for educators; comprehensive literacy audits, literacy institutes, and coaching for leaders; and partnerships with institutions of higher education. Together, we can help create the knowledge, systems, and structures required to support critical literacy work.
Professional Learning
PK-Grade 12 Literacy PD & Coaching, Certified Facilitator Training
Leadership Coaching
Literacy Leadership Institutes & Coaching
Higher Education
Innovative Partnerships with Institutions of Higher Education
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Let’s partner to build a sustainable foundation for literacy success.
Professional Development
Onsite & Online Learning That Lasts
Keys to Literacy can support educators in grades K-5 in developing knowledge and implementing evidence-based reading instruction, which includes high-quality, job-embedded professional development.
Keys to Beginning Reading - Grades K-5
This course provides a complete foundation of reading instruction, including oral language skills. Keys to Beginning Reading is an accredited teacher training program by the International Dyslexia Association (IDA).
Keys to Early Writing - Grades K-2
This course develops essential writing skills through explicit instruction, assisting in providing a strong foundation.
The Key Comprehension Routine - Grades 4-12
This course provides instructional routines geared toward comprehension strategies that support and impact listening and reading comprehension in any subject area.
The Key Vocabulary Routine - Grades 4-12
This course provides instructional routines geared toward vocabulary in any subject area that support students with evidence-based strategies such as selecting words to teach in-depth, using context and word parts, and promoting word consciousness.
Keys to Content Writing - Grades 3-12
This course provides research-based teaching strategies for writing instruction that can be easily integrated into content areas, writing curricula, or published programs. In addition, KCW provides high-leverage strategies for writing within standardized assessments.
Advanced Word Study - Grade 4 and Beyond
This course provides instructional practices for teaching advanced word study skills that combine knowledge about both the sound-spelling correspondences and the meaning units (morphemes) that make up most English words.
Understanding Dyslexia
This course provides understanding and background knowledge about dyslexia that educators and leaders need in order to understand why students with dyslexia have difficulty with reading and how to support them in the classroom.
Our professional development courses are available in various formats:
Let’s partner for student success!
From leadership development that strengthens systems and structures to professional learning tailored for PreK–Grade 12 educators, we offer practical, evidence-based training that drives results for all learners.
Contact us today to explore how we can collaborate.
