Strategies for Teaching and Learning

A research-based approach to literacy development

As educators, we work persistently to meet the needs of every student. 

Our efforts toward this goal can be impacted by countless factors—our students’ strengths and needs, our school environment and resources, state and federal standards, the input from countless invested community voices, time limitations, and more. 

Hi, I’m Jennifer Serravallo

educator, author, speaker, and founder of Literacy Strategies Consulting, LLC.

I work worldwide alongside K-8 educators like you to develop proficient, enthusiastic readers and writers using research and practical strategies.

My model for supporting both students and adult learners is based on continuous data collection, intentional goal-setting, explicit strategy instruction, and responsive feedback. 

With 20+ years of teaching experience, 15 books and teaching resources published, and an incredible consulting team by my side, I’d be honored to join the work in your district, as we collaborate to build knowledge, skills, confidence, and excitement around literacy learning and instruction.

How Do You Prefer to Learn?

personalize your literacy learning to match your interests, goals, and how you learn best.

From best-selling books to customizable professional development, you can personalize your literacy learning to match your interests, goals, and how you learn best. No matter how you choose to work with me, you’ll get practical, timely strategies for learning and teaching, driven by needs-based assessments and backed by current research.

  • Jennifer Serravallo and literacy consulting team support school leaders with research-based instructional strategies in school district

    Professional Development

    Collaborate with us for customized professional learning experiences based in your classroom, school, and district; or choose online workshops or webinar series.

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  • printable reading and writing resources, student self-assessments, writing templates

    Printable Resources

    Download ready-to-use resources, including writing templates, assessments, study guides, and resources in Spanish.

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  • Jennifer Serravallo and a literacy consultant talk with leading educational researcher on podcast about current findings in research-based instructional strategies

    Podcast

    Keep up to date with current research and get realistic ideas and solutions for your classroom. Listen in as I interview researchers and scholars and have post-interview discussions with colleagues about practical takeaways.

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Books

Read about research-driven best practices using my best-selling books such as The Reading Strategies Book 2.0 (new 2023 edition!), The Writing Strategies Book, my comprehension assessment and teaching resource Complete Comprehension, and more.

The Reading Strategies Book 2.0
The Writing Strategies Book
A Teacher's Guide to Reading Conferences
Teaching Writing in Small Groups
Understanding Texts and Readers
Spanish Strategies El libro de estrategias de escritura
Spanish strategies for reading El libro de estrategias de lectura
Complete Comprehension Fiction
Complete Comprehension Nonfiction

Testimonials

  • “Our day with Jennifer was just amazing! Everyone was so engaged, enthusiastic, excited and on board, and I know we all found the strategies and resources to be so valuable. We got a ton of feedback on how people loved the day, and we are thrilled with everything.”


    — Lisa Thomas, Program Manager & Teacher Consultant, POPEY Conference

  • “I have so much more confidence in the journey I’m responsible for guiding readers through. I have read many books that leave me inspired to teach reading, but this is the best book I’ve read in terms of feeling equipped to decide on goals and strategies. It’s amazing how much valuable information is packed into a surprisingly quick read. This will live right next to my plan book - I will refer to it constantly.”


    — Reader review for Understanding Texts and Readers, Goodreads

  • “The skills and strategies we are learning make teaching writing more manageable, through the use of small groups. Creating goal oriented groups have focused our teaching. We feel rejuvenated as teachers of writing.”


    — Shannon Ticali    , 2nd Grade Teacher

  • “On behalf of all of us at 826 National—and also very much personally from me—thank you so much for joining us for the 826 Summer Learning Session. It was an incredible few days of learning together, with so much thanks to your participation. We are tremendously grateful for your time and shared expertise, and we look forward to continuing discussions from your session and applying this learning to our work in the year ahead.”


    — Kait Steele, Director of Field Operations, 826 Summer Learning Conference

  • “Jen knocked it out of the park today in her session with Oregon educators.”


    — Penny Plavala    , Oregon State Literacy Association

  • “You did an absolutely outstanding job today. Your energy and enthusiasm are contagious! I was blown away by your ability to personally connect with people via chat and the Q and A section. Did I hear right… you answered over 40 questions during one of our work sessions this afternoon?! Wow! Today was the type of motivation and guidance our teachers needed to push through the next few months.”

    — Ryan Nevius, Executive Director, IL ASCD

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