Science-based
We Start with Research
HILL’s Literacy approach, curriculum and processes are based on science and are proven as exhibited in the charts below. On average, school districts that work with The HILL, increase their literacy rates by 20 - 40%.
Chart: A HILL-supported Center of Excellence project in RI after year one.
Whole-School Transformation
We Take a Partnership Approach
The HILL does not sell curriculums and provide a "quick fix." We apply a holistic approach and processes that emphasize leadership development, accountability, training, coaching and ongoing evaluation.
Leading Literacy Change
Literacy is All We Do
This practical guide to systemic literacy transformation in schools is based on the HILL Model, which identified processes and tools to help struggling readers. It provides the "how to" factor that may fill the gap between knowing what to do and actually doing it.
Literacy Audit/Assessment
HIll conducts a comprehensive school-wide literacy analysis to identify a district's unique strengths and needs and provides practical recommendations for literacy improvement.Read More School Transformation
HILL helps school districts develop and implement a comprehensive and strategic plan to build and sustain their capacity to teach reading and writing and improve literacy levels.Read More District Literacy Roadmap
Our science-based approach features a literacy roadmap, which includes choosing the right approach, implementing a literacy improvement process, evaluating results and refining go-forward programs. Read More Educational Events and Resources
Professional development workshops and valuable resources and tools are available to empower and arm educators in the fight for literacy.Read More Seeking District-Level Excellence? Read Our Overview
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Dr. Sandra Jones Presents at 2010 LETRS Summit
In her Leading Literacy Change Leadership Session, Dr. Jones examines the high-impact professional development routines that overcome major challenges to implementing successful literacy change initiatives. Learn more.
"Our school has undergone a dramatic transformation. The language and early literacy skills of our students have improved dramatically as a result of the support and training we receive from the HILL."
- Valerie Gumes, Principal
Rev. Dr. Michael E. Haynes Early Education Center
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