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I am SO glad that you're here. 

I've traveled the entire country helping schools implement a powerful Tier 1 system. That means I've talked to hundreds of teachers and I know exactly how you're feeling...

  • You're tired of kiddos spending SO much time in centers and know deep down they aren't learning from all the small group time.
  • You have tried everything you can... attended trainings, purchased TpT resources, followed reading accounts on TikTok and Instagram but you aren't seeing results. Year after year, students are NOT reading on-grade level
  • Your district has JUST purchased a new curriculum and you're thinking about throwing it in the closet because while it has tons of information inside, it's truly overwhelming and you don't know how to actually teach kids how to read from just being tossed hundreds of pages of passages and lessons.
  •  You are exhausted from all of the goofing off and behavior issues in class despite you having powerful classroom management. Some days you feel like an underpaid babysitter instead of a powerful, passionate educator.
  • The pressure is on to get results, admin expects you to figure it out, but you need support and clarity around the SoR and Tier 1 Instruction.

I myself was a teacher and felt this same way. I can remember getting my first round of data back and thinking holy crap, my students can't read because I don't know how to teach reading!

This lead me to committing the rest of my career to absorbing everything I could about how children learn to read.

Would you believe after I learned a thing or two, for 10 years in a row, my first grade team and I had 91.5% of students reading on or above grade level?

I then moved into administration and became a principal and realized that in order for schools to see results-- those at the top also needed to know how to slay Tier 1 instruction.

So as a principal, I continued to go into classrooms and model for my teachers what powerful whole group instruction looked like.

As a principal, I was able to dive into the data and truly guide my teachers in our school's Tier 1 transformation.

My journey didn't stop there; I knew in my bones that I had Willy Wonka's Golden Ticket.

I knew how to help teachers and schools improve their reading scores.

I knew how to implement a powerful Tier 1 framework into the classroom no matter what curriculum was being used.

I knew how to support teachers and bring joy back into their teacher hearts.

And here we are, 20 years after those terrible test scores and now I'm watching schools and districts I support see real results. 

My Tier 1 Roadmaps Courses are perfect for you if...

  • You know you are a rockstar, a trailblazer, and a dang good teacher-- you know if you were just provided an easy step-by-step Tier 1 game plan to follow you will become unstoppable and see massive results in your students' data!
  • You know in your soul that you have good students who want to learn. You will do whatever it takes to get every learner engaged and teach your students how to read, write, and spell.
  • You don't care what "they" are saying. You are ready to ditch the centers and small group chaos with powerful explicit instruction. You know whole group is the answer.
  • You are so freaking ready to burn everything to the ground and redesign your classroom systems with SoR and Tier 1 at the core of learning once and for all.

Inside of our Tier 1 Roadmap Courses, you won't find any long, boring video trainings. We believe in teaching being fun, engaging, and full of pizazz (even for teachers).

Inside of each course, you will gain instant access to:

  • A course specific to your grade level to help you rock your ELA block
  • Social media-style 'edutainment' content for participants to enjoy and consume content
  • Educate's Tier 1 Roadmap + 7-Step Framework to structure your ELA block in a way that is doable and makes Science of Reading (SoR) sense and saves you tons of time.
  • Tier 1 teaching demonstration videos to immediately apply to your classroom including modeling that was recorded live in REAL classrooms
  • Educate's Tier 1 grade level slide deck 
  • Educate's Tier 1 grade level handouts
Kindergarten
First Grade
Second Grade
Third Grade
Fourth Grade
Fifth Grade
Secondary English Language Arts (6-12)

Educate's Kindergarten Tier 1 Roadmap© (Asynchronous Course)

 Educate's Tier 1 Roadmap for Kindergarten is a comprehensive framework that guides teachers in delivering high-quality, whole-group instruction tailored to the unique needs of young learners. Rooted in Educate’s 7-Step lesson plan, this roadmap emphasizes strategic lesson planning, engaging foundational skills instruction, and joyful early writing experiences. It ensures that kindergarteners build strong phonemic awareness, decoding skills, and vocabulary knowledge, all while gaining confidence with daily decodable texts. The roadmap provides a seamless blend of phonics, interactive read-alouds, and hands-on writing practice—setting the foundation for literacy success and reducing the need for early interventions. With an emphasis on fun and active learning, Educate's Tier 1 Roadmap for Kindergarten equips teachers to create language-rich classrooms where every child thrives, building the skills they need for a lifetime of reading and writing.

$227.00 USD

Educate's 1st Grade Tier 1 Roadmap© (Asynchronous Course)

  Educate's Tier 1 Roadmap for First Grade equips teachers to deliver high-quality, whole-group literacy instruction tailored to the dynamic needs of early readers and writers. Built on Educate’s 7-Step lesson plan, this roadmap emphasizes structured routines, energetic phonics instruction, and purposeful writing experiences. First graders will master foundational skills like phonemic awareness, decoding, and vocabulary development while engaging with both decodable and grade-level texts. This roadmap fosters active learning, weaving in lively read-alouds, hands-on word work, and practical writing exercises that ignite curiosity and accelerate progress. Focusing on confidence, growth, and enthusiasm, Educate's Tier 1 Roadmap for First Grade empowers teachers to create classrooms where literacy thrives, interventions lessen, and every child feels excited to read and write independently.

$227.00 USD

Educate's 2nd Grade Tier 1 Roadmap© (Asynchronous Course)

  Educate's Tier 1 Roadmap for Second Grade provides a clear framework for delivering high-quality, whole-group literacy instruction that supports the growing needs of second graders. Rooted in Educate’s 7-Step lesson plan, this roadmap emphasizes strategic planning, robust phonics instruction, and meaningful writing experiences. Second graders will build confidence as they refine foundational skills like decoding, fluency, and vocabulary development while engaging with complex, grade-level texts. This roadmap encourages active learning, weaving in engaging read-alouds, word analysis tasks, and writing exercises that strengthen comprehension and written expression. Focused on skill development, progress, and motivation, Educate’s Tier 1 Roadmap for Second Grade empowers teachers to create classrooms where literacy success takes center stage, interventions decrease, and every child becomes a capable, enthusiastic reader and writer.

$227.00 USD

Educate's 3rd Grade Tier 1 Roadmap© (Asynchronous Course)

  Educate's Tier 1 Roadmap for Third Grade is designed to elevate whole-group literacy instruction, meeting the evolving needs of growing readers and writers. Based on Educate’s 7-Step lesson plan, this roadmap emphasizes strategic lesson delivery, explicit syntax instruction, and deeper morphological awareness. Third graders will strengthen foundational skills while delving into more complex syntax and morphology, enhancing both comprehension and vocabulary. With a focus on engaging read-alouds, targeted word study, and structured writing opportunities, this roadmap encourages students to explore language patterns, word meanings, and more sophisticated sentence structures. Centered on skill mastery, engagement, and language development, Educate's Tier 1 Roadmap for Third Grade equips teachers to create vibrant classrooms where literacy thrives, interventions decrease, and students become confident readers and writers who understand and use language with precision.

$227.00 USD

Educate's 4th Grade Tier 1 Roadmap© (Asynchronous Course)

Educate's Tier 1 Roadmap for Fourth Grade is crafted to support teachers in delivering whole-group literacy instruction that meets the diverse needs of fourth-grade learners. Built on Educate’s 7-Step lesson plan, this roadmap emphasizes strategic teaching of complex syntax, vocabulary, and advanced morphological concepts, ensuring that all students grow as readers and writers. With a focus on varied learning experiences, this roadmap equips teachers to engage a wide range of students—from those building foundational skills to those ready to tackle more advanced language tasks. Through captivating read alouds, dynamic word work, and in-depth writing opportunities, fourth graders will expand their knowledge, refine their comprehension, and improve their writing fluency. Designed to be flexible, responsive, and inclusive, Educate’s Tier 1 Roadmap for Fourth Grade helps teachers create classrooms where literacy thrives, interventions are minimized, and every student feels equipped to meet the challenges of reading and writing at higher levels.

$227.00 USD

Educate's 5th Grade Tier 1 Roadmap© (Asynchronous Course)

Educate's Tier 1 Roadmap for Fifth Grade equips teachers to deliver whole-group literacy instruction that not only builds strong readers and writers but also prepares students for the transition to secondary education. Grounded in Educate’s 7-Step lesson plan, this roadmap emphasizes strategic teaching of complex syntax, advanced morphology, and refined writing skills. Fifth graders will deepen their understanding of language as they engage with challenging texts, analyze sophisticated sentence structures, and apply a growing vocabulary in their writing. This roadmap encourages students to synthesize knowledge, participate in rigorous discussions, and develop clarity in both written and verbal communication—key skills for middle school readiness. Focused on skill acceleration, academic confidence, and seamless progression, Educate’s Tier 1 Roadmap for Fifth Grade empowers teachers to create classrooms where literacy success thrives, interventions are reduced, and every student feels prepared for the demands of secondary learning.

$227.00 USD

Educate's Secondary ELA 6th-12th Grade Tier 1 Roadmap© (Asynchronous Course)

Educate's Tier 1 Roadmap for Secondary ELA is a comprehensive asynchronous course that guides teachers in delivering high-quality, whole-group instruction tailored to the unique needs of adolescent readers and writers. Rooted in Educate's 7-Step lesson plan, this roadmap emphasizes strategic planning, effective engagement with complex text, and structured writing instruction.    

$227.00 USD