Writing and Literacy Solutions for Minnesota Schools
Keys to Literacy partners with Minnesota school districts, charter schools, and regional cooperatives to build teacher knowledge and confidence in writing instruction, grounded in the Science of Reading.
Our Services:
Our offerings work alongside whatever curriculum your district uses. We do not replace your HQIM. We give teachers the explicit, structured writing routines that help students gain confidence in writing using your HQIM. All courses are available in live, virtual, or online formats and are designed to integrate with your existing curriculum materials.
Keys to Early Writing (KEW)
Grades K-2. Explicit, structured writing instruction for foundational skills: oral language, sentences, paragraphs, three types of writing, and writing from sources. Designed to build the writing skills that support reading development.
12 hours | Live or online
Keys to Content Writing (KCW)
Grades 3-12. Writing instruction across all content areas, not just ELA. Covers the writing process, summary writing, writing from sources, and structured paragraph instruction. Practical for adolescent writers.
12 hours | Live or online
Keys to Beginning Reading (KBR)
Grades K-5. Evidence-based structured literacy PD covering all five components of reading, plus language structure and the reading-writing connection. Aligned to Minnesota’s READ Act requirements.
36-40 hours | Live or online
Keys to Adolescent Literacy (KAL)
Grades 5-12. Comprehension, vocabulary, and writing instruction for older learners. Supports teachers in building content-area literacy skills across disciplines.
Choose modules by focus area.
2-6 hours per module | 30-50 hours | Live or online full course
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Let’s partner to build a sustainable foundation for literacy success.
Implementation Support
Keys to Literacy offers more than one-time training. We work alongside your instructional coaches, teacher leaders, and administrators to build sustainable literacy systems.
- Job-embedded coaching for sustainable practice change
- Personalized feedback to enhance classroom effectiveness
- Leadership coaching to build systems for program success
Instructional Coaching
Job-embedded coaching for teachers and instructional coaches, delivered by experienced KTL consultants. Coaching reinforces professional learning and supports transfer to classroom practice.
Literacy Audits
A comprehensive review of your school’s current literacy programming, curriculum alignment, and instructional practices. Results in a prioritized action plan for developing systems and structures that are aligned with SOR.
Leadership PD
Professional learning and coaching designed specifically for literacy leaders, curriculum directors, and administrators. Builds the instructional leadership capacity needed to sustain district-wide literacy improvement.
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.
