Research-Based ELA Professional Development & Resources

Empowering K–12 Educators with Proven Literacy Strategies

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

You’re committed to student growth, and I’m here to support that work—every step of the way. Whether you’re refining your reading instruction, leading a district-wide initiative, or supporting multilingual learners or those with IEPs, you’ll find support in my professional learning resources and experiences that are grounded in research, practicality, and empathy. Together, we’ll turn your instructional goals into classroom success.

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Hi, I’m Jennifer Serravallo

Educator, author, speaker, and leader of a team of literacy specialists.

For over two decades, I’ve authored award-winning and bestselling books on K-12 literacy instruction, been a regular presenter and keynote speaker at state and national conferences, and partnered with educators around the world to improve students’ literacy outcomes through responsive, research-aligned instruction. My team at Literacy Strategies Consulting and I bring warmth, flexibility, and a deep understanding of literacy development to every collaboration—because we know that real impact happens when teachers feel empowered and supported.

Why Schools Choose to Work With Me and Use My Resources

Thousands of schools across the country have trusted me and my team at Literacy Strategies Consulting to support them with their literacy goals, and hundreds of thousands use my books and resources as key supplemental support, filling in curricular gaps and to help them streamline planning and make their instruction more engaging, efficient, and effective.

Schools choose my resources and consulting support because they are:

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    Proven

    My approach is research-informed and classroom-tested.

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    Tailored

    My team and I personalize every PD plan to fit your curriculum and context.

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    Practical

    My team and I focus on transfer to practice—strategies teachers can use immediately.

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    Impactful

    Our work results in measurable student growth and long-lasting change.

Proven to Raise Student Achievement

Professional Development for Teachers and Leaders

Jennifer Serravallo leading a literacy professional development workshop for teachers.

Literacy Professional Development for Elementary, Middle, and High School Educators

From foundational reading skills to advanced writing craft to content area literacy, our workshops and coaching are designed for educators across K–12. We focus on practical strategies aligned with standards and the Science of Reading.

Online professional development webinar with teachers and literacy specialists.

Professional Development Workshops and Webinars

Engaging, hands-on, and tailored to your needs—whether in person or online, our PD is designed to inspire and equip.

Jennifer Serravallo coaching teachers in a classroom during school-based literacy PD.

School-Based Professional Learning That Meets You Where You Are

We partner directly with schools and districts to build capacity through side-by-side coaching, modeling, and co-planning. No generic trainings here—just actionable, customized learning experiences.

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Curriculum Development and Lesson Planning

We help teachers align goals, differentiate instruction, and make the most of your existing resources. The result? More confidence, clarity, and effectiveness in the classroom.

How Do You Prefer to Learn?

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

Everyone learns differently. That’s why we offer a range of flexible options for any budget.

Find the path that works for you—and let us support your journey.

Classroom Resources and Tools for Educators

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    Store: Free & For Purchase Resources

    Downloadable strategy cards, classroom visuals, planning templates, study guides, and more—all designed to make responsive, explicit teaching easier.

  • To the Classroom Podcast with Jennifer Serravallo. Conversations with literacy researchers and educators.

    The To the Classroom Podcast

    Listen in as I speak with leading researchers and literacy experts about what the science of reading, writing, and instruction shows works, and have post-interview conversations with literacy specialists from my team about how to bring the ideas to the classroom.

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    Jennifer Serravallo’s Best-Selling Books

    Trusted by hundreds of thousands of educators worldwide, my books offer clear, practical strategies for reading and writing instruction. Browse titles like The Reading Strategies BookUnderstanding Texts & Readers, and The Writing Strategies Book.

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Ready to bring high-impact literacy professional development to your school or district?