Comprehensive Literacy Support for Tennessee CLSD
Keys to Literacy is proud to partner with Tennessee districts and educational leaders. With deep experience in literacy professional learning, coaching, and leadership support, Keys to Literacy helps districts build the systems, structures, and expertise needed to strengthen literacy instruction across PK–12.
Our Services:
Keys to Literacy offers a range of services designed to support Tennessee CLSD priorities, including Tennessee-aligned professional learning and coaching for educators and leaders, comprehensive literacy system supports, and customized implementation guidance.
Professional Learning & Coaching
- Tennessee-customized professional learning that aligns with district-approved HQIM, MTSS frameworks, and Tennessee instructional guidance
- Onsite and virtual coaching tailored to leaders, coaches, and classroom teachers
Leadership Development
- Literacy leadership development to support instructional coherence, observation and feedback practices, and sustained improvement
- Support for district teams in planning, implementation, and evaluation of literacy systems
System Planning & Support
- Collaborative needs assessments and literacy plan development
- Support for strengthening Tier 1 core instruction, secondary foundational skills, and MTSS-aligned practice
Take the Next Step
Contact our team to learn how we can collaborate on your CLSD work.
Keys to Literacy Expertise
Together we help districts build equitable, sustainable literacy systems by offering:
- Evidence-based literacy professional learning spanning PK–12
- Support for intellectual preparation, observation and feedback, and instructional leadership aligned to Tennessee guidance
- Coaching and planning that strengthens both immediate instructional practice and long-term capacity
- Customized modules and onsite support that directly connect to district instructional priorities
Our Areas of Focus
Keys to Literacy provides flexible, customized support tailored to meet the unique context and priorities of each Tennessee district. Our services include:
- Grades 5–12 Foundational Literacy Skills — Strengthening secondary foundational skills instruction to support adolescent readers
- High-Quality Instructional Materials (HQIM) — Aligning professional learning and coaching to district-approved curriculum
- Intellectual Preparation — Building capacity for deep content knowledge and lesson planning aligned to Tennessee frameworks
- Adolescent Literacy Strategies — Equipping educators with evidence-based practices for disciplinary literacy and complex text access
- MTSS Implementation — Supporting tiered systems of support and data-driven instruction
- Sustainability of Adolescent Literacy — Creating long-term structures for ongoing professional learning and instructional improvement
- District-Responsive Design — Adapting our services based on district needs assessments, priorities, and goals
What We Do
- Develop comprehensive literacy plans based on district needs and Tennessee expectations
- Align literacy systems, structures, and instructional materials to evidence-based practice
- Provide professional learning that improves instructional practice in classrooms and across schools
Supporting Tennessee Districts
- Conduct district-wide literacy needs assessments
- Support leaders in using Tennessee frameworks for coaching and feedback
- Customize implementation to meet the unique context of each district
Take the Next Step
Let’s partner to build a sustainable foundation for literacy success across your district.
Contact our team to learn how we can collaborate on your CLSD work.
