Literacy consulting for PreK–12 districts

Broaden Your Instructional Power

Strategic literacy coaching, professional development, and assessment consulting — built around how your schools actually teach reading.

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About Us

Consulting with purpose

We have more than 25 years of professional experience providing literacy consulting services for PreK–12 school districts. Together, we hold professional certification in the areas of Literacy, Special Education (LDTC), and Reading Recovery.

We provide strategic planning and individualized professional development plans for your schools. Please reach out to learn more about our vision and educational approach.

Literacy Certified LDTC — Special Education Reading Recovery Trained
25+
Years supporting PreK–12 literacy programs
3
Areas of certification: Literacy, Special Education, Reading Recovery
Our Team

Meet the consultants

Dr. Lilly Steiner

Dr. Lilly Steiner

Professor of Literacy, Monmouth University

Lilly Steiner's research interests include family literacy and creating strong home–school partnerships. Dr. Steiner has provided literacy instructional support for teachers as a literacy coach in K–12 classrooms and as a university professor engaged in university–school partnerships — supporting teachers in areas such as increasing fluency, supporting ELL learners in critical literacy, and building meaningful relationships between home and school.

Dr. Kerry Rizzuto

Dr. Kerry Rizzuto

Professor of Early Childhood Education, Monmouth University

Kerry Carley-Rizzuto is the Program Director for the MEd Preschool–3rd Grade program and also teaches in the literacy and administration programs. She is an NDN Reading Recovery teacher and a certified Learning Disabilities Consultant. Prior to Monmouth University, Dr. Rizzuto worked in the NYC schools as an administrator, a staff developer, a Reading Recovery teacher, a Literacy Specialist, and a classroom teacher.

Services for Schools

Literacy coaching & professional development for ELA

Phonics and phonemic awareness instruction
Developing small group instruction
Balanced literacy vs. direct instruction
Planning instruction for English Language Learners
Culturally responsive teaching
Multicultural teaching
Social justice dispositions
We also offer individualized and comprehensive literacy assessments to help your district identify needs and track growth over time.
Services for Parents

Workshops built around your families

We can provide customized parent workshops on any literacy topic, or build a full series of workshops tailored to your community's needs — from early reading foundations to supporting readers at home.

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Let's talk about your schools

Reach out and we'll follow up to schedule a time to discuss your district's goals.