Michigan 35n READ Innovation Grant: Evidence-Based Literacy Professional Learning
Partner with Keys to Literacy to implement Science of Reading-aligned practices grounded in IES recommendations.
Delivering evidence-based training aligned with IES Practice Guides #2 & #3
Professional Learning
Keys to Beginning Reading course provides a complete foundation in reading instruction
Keys to Early Writing course develops essential writing skills through explicit instruction
Interactive, research-based training aligned with Michigan's Early Literacy Framework
Flexible professional learning delivery: in-person, hybrid, or online formats
Culturally responsive teaching strategies to foster inclusivity and critical thinking
Implementation Support
Job-embedded coaching for sustainable practice change
Personalized feedback to enhance classroom effectiveness
Leadership coaching to build systems for program success
Take the Next Step
Let’s partner to build a sustainable foundation for literacy success.
Why Keys to Literacy?
Michigan’s Top 10 Strategic Education Plan emphasizes improving early literacy, closing achievement gaps, and building educator capacity through evidence-based supports. Keys to Literacy aligns directly with those goals.
Our professional learning is:
- Aligned with the Science of Reading
- Based on IES Practice Guides with strong/moderate evidence (ESSA Tiers 1 & 2)
- Proven to drive results:
Research Supporting Our Professional Learning Programs
All of our professional learning programs are based on the science of reading. Click here to download a PDF with details.
Results: Effectiveness of PD
Quality instruction, not programs teach students to read and write. Keys to literacy professional learning gives teachers the knowledge they need to deliver research-based, effective literacy instruction. Click here to download a PDF that summarizes study and survey results about the effectiveness of our teacher training.
Teachers Agree: Students Improve
We polled teachers from 12 schools that had been trained in The Key Comprehension Routine to hear their thoughts on how the strategies were working with students. Here’s what they said:
Keys to Literacy Professional Learning is Aligned with IES Recommendations
The 35n READ Innovation Grant prioritizes these two IES Practice Guides:
IES Guide #2: Foundational Skills for K–3
- “Provide systematic and explicit instruction in phonological awareness and phonics.”
- “Teach students to decode words, analyze word parts, and write and recognize words.”
Aligned Keys Course: Keys to Beginning Reading (K-5)
IES Guide #3: Reading Interventions for Grades 4–9
- “Provide direct and explicit comprehension strategy instruction.”
- “Guide students through focused, high-quality discussions of the meaning of text”
- “Provide explicit vocabulary instruction”
Aligned Keys Course: Adolescent Literacy Course (Coming Soon!) – A survey course aligned to all five IES recommendations in Providing Reading Interventions for Students in Grades 4–9
- Vocabulary, comprehension, and academic discussion
- Intervention strategies for struggling readers
- Data-driven planning for Tier 2 & 3 supports
- Practical application of adolescent literacy research
- Available in multiple formats: online, hybrid, virtual live
Aligned Keys Course: Adolescent Literacy
IES-Aligned + PD-Ready = Your district’s next step toward sustainable secondary literacy success.
Contact our team to learn how we can partner together.
From leadership development that strengthens systems & structures to professional learning & coaching tailored for PK-12 educators, we offer practical, evidence-based training that delivers results for all learners.
Contact us today to explore how we can collaborate.
