Jocelyn Seamer EducationFoundations for Literacy Success
A 12-month PL and coaching program to help your school establish a consistent, evidence-informed literacy block
We know how hard it can feel to establish and maintain explicit, systematic literacy blocks.
You aren't on your own in your journey.
It's understandable to feel that everyone else has structured literacy established, embedded, and working like clockwork. The reality is that most schools are currently working on establishing a literacy block. Even with system-created PL and resourcing, many school leaders are feeling lost or unsure when it comes to creating a consistent, evidence-informed literacy block in their schools. That's where we come in.
Where you might be now:
You may have adopted a phonics program (but instruction and outcomes are still variable)
You may have goals of being data-informed (but the tools and their place in decision-making are confusing)
Your team may be committed to your school's bigger picture 'why' (but you are struggling to get everyone onboard with changes)
You may be following the popular advice (but don't feel like you are getting traction.
Your team may agree with explicit teaching in principle (but they are worried they are going to lose 'themselves' in their teaching)
Where you want to be:
You want to have a consistent literacy block where instruction responds to the needs of students
You want you and your team to feel confident using data to make decisions about instruction
You want to be able to bring your team along on the journey and have them be an active part of the development
You want to have certainty that you are doing the right thing and have outcomes equal the effort your team is putting in
You want your teachers to feel confident that they can still be themselves in their teaching while adopting an explicit approach
We all know that one-size fits all approached, one-off PL sessions and ready-made programs aren't enough
Step 1
Download our Foundations for Literacy Success brochure and learn about how this partnership can meet your school's needs.
Step 2
Get in touch and tell us about your school, your journey and what your goals are. We tailor the journey to your school's context.
Step 3
Make your booking for Foundations for Literacy Success. Please note that availability of in-person modeling, professional and coaching is subject to availability.
Your 12-Month Partnership Includes:
Specially curated professional learning clips for you to view with your team at a time that suits you (please note, all members of your school community will have individual access to these clips, including classroom assistants)
Follow-up templates to guide your discussion, reflection, and action planning
Meeting and communication protocols to establish and embed professional conversation
6 x 1-hour online coaching sessions, strategically timed across the year.
Strategic planning support to map your school’s literacy block.
Data coaching to unpack student results and plan responses.
Access to a trusted thinking partner when challenges or opportunities arise.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: We already have a phonics program. What will this partnership do for us?
A: Foundations for Literacy Success is NOT about programs. We know that high-quality resources are helpful to teachers. They lighten cognitive load and get everyone moving in the same direction. If your school is using our curriculum resources (Resource Room, Reading Success in Action, or Spelling Success in Action), that’s great. If you aren’t, we’ll help you identify the strength of your existing approaches and make them better.
Q: How much time will we need to devote to this process?
A: The professional learning sessions will require 3 hours for the introductory module (perfect for a pupil-free day) and 8 x 1-hour sessions spaced across Terms 1-3. Leaders will also have access to 6 personalised coaching sessions spaced across the twelve months of the program. Additional planning and reflection time will further enhance your outcomes.
Q: Can JSE deliver the PL in person?
A: While we recognise the benefit of in-person work, we believe that in-person time is best spent in modelling, examining data, and directly coaching teams to make the critical decisions for success. If you choose to add in-person visits to your program, we will create a bespoke plan to meet your school exactly where you are up to.
Q: How much does Foundations for Literacy Success cost?
A: We recognise the challenges of budget constraints. Foundations for Literacy Success is the same price as one in-person day of consultancy work or the cost of sending 3-4 team members to an outside day of professional learning. Download a brochure here to learn about pricing.
What others have said about working with Jocelyn Seamer Education
I am so grateful to be working with Jocelyn Seamer Education this year. With their knowledge, guidance, and support, we are creating a team of teachers who feel more confident to plan and deliver quality Literacy sessions to all our students. They have had to make some significant changes to their thinking and being able to work with JSE for a year has helped us to embed some of this change rather than just making superficial changes.