Ramp-Up Literacy provides both novice and veteran teachers with high-quality, sustained professional development that gives them the competencies and confidence to work with striving readers and disengaged learners. During intense training, teachers

• Receive solid grounding in the latest research on effective literacy instruction
• Study videotaped examples of Ramp-Up Literacy in action
• Participate in full simulations of daily lessons
• Discuss and reflect on their students’ progress.

Our certified trainers take special care to foster a learning community among participating teachers and administrators. Ongoing technical assistance and training demonstrate and reinforce effective strategies and techniques.

Ramp-Up professional development is tailored for districts and schools.

“It’s is a chance to get together with other teachers and talk about what’s working and what’s not, to share ideas, and to do more extensive training than just the curriculum itself offers to teachers. I believe I am a better reading teacher because of it.”