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A Roadmap For Literacy Improvement

Systemic and Sustainable


School districts are the front lines in the war against illiteracy. Choosing an approach, implementing a literacy improvement process, evaluating results and refining go-forward programs all require focus and commitment for the necessary broad, long-term change initiatives.

photo_1For years, HILL has partnered with school districts to shape and guide the process, deploying science-based, whole-school change through leadership development, teacher training, supportive coaching and a culture of accountability. The results? Sustained, systemic improvements in literacy rates.

Consider the HILL as your trusted guide through the complex process of school change. We'll help you strengthen schools, empower your teachers and give more students the gift of literacy. And, you'll realize measurable, reportable results that illustrate your success.

Our Offering
  • School Transformation
  • District Literacy Roadmap
  • School-wide Literacy Audit / Assessment / (Action Planning)
  • Educational Events & Resources
  • Literacy Consultant Certification Program & Resources

How The Hill Model is Different

  • It's science-based. Our model is based on years of scientific research and experience in the area of whole-school language and literacy fluency transformation.
  • It's proven. We have improved reading scores in high poverty, multilingual, and multicultural schools and districts by 20 - 40%. Despite high odds, strong school leadership helps to bring about literacy improvement.
  • It is not a program or a “quick fix.” We implement a phased approach in which building blocks, knowledge, focus and commitment are used to create long-term sustainable results.
  • It is a collaborative partnership. We work with your data, students, teachers and materials. Then, we fill-in content or literacy gaps and give you customized professional development that fits your needs. We do not start from scratch.


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Dr. Thomas Kingston“Our partnership and the HILL coaching model have proved highly successful, and the joint work offers a model for continued urban education reform in literacy.”

– Dr. Thomas Kingston, Superintendent, Chelsea Public Schools

Successful HILL partnerships have:

  • Long-term focus and funding
  • Literacy Coaching
  • Leadership Commitment

The foundation for literacy

  • Commitment for long-term change initiatives
  • Resources, time, personnel
  • Tools, programs
  • Culture of responsibility
  • Valid assessments that inform instruction
  • Leadership Training (e.g. Principal Coaching)
  • Structures and procedures to sustain literacy change (e.g. Literacy Leadership Team)