The Literacy Roadmap
This program is for teachers, interventionists, and coaches who want to confidently structure their literacy block, use data intentionally, and implement the Science of Reading with clarity and purpose.
Are you a classroom teacher, interventionist, or literacy coach ready for a clear path to structured literacy that actually works—without the overwhelm?
That’s exactly what we do in the Literacy Roadmap Cohort.
Over 10 weeks, you’ll receive live professional development, hands-on coworking time, and practical tools to help you create a literacy block that’s aligned, doable, and sustainable. You'll also get a copy of Literacy Unlocked shipped right to your door.
This isn’t just PD—it’s a done-with-you experience where you’ll leave each session with something ready to teach or use the next day.
10 Weeks of Live PD + Coworking Support
Each week includes a 1-hour PD session, 1-hour coworking time, and an optional Coach’s Corner just for leaders and coaches.Editable Templates + Planning Tools
From literacy block planners to station rollout templates, you’ll get everything you need to apply what you learn immediately.The First 10 Days Launch Plan
A plug-and-play guide to start the year strong, including what routines to teach and when.Bonus: A Copy of Literacy Unlocked
You’ll receive Amie’s new book as part of your registration—perfect for follow-up and future planning.Access to Recordings
Can’t make it live? Everything is recorded and saved in your participant hub.
Are you ready to elevate your impact as a literacy educator?
10 weeks, you’ll walk away with:
Step 1:
Join a powerful community of teachers, interventionists, and literacy coaches who are committed to building sustainable systems and transforming their structured literacy instruction. You’ll immediately receive your welcome guide, cohort calendar, and workbook.
Step 2:
Each week, you’ll attend a live 1-hour professional development session followed by a 1-hour coworking block where you’ll apply what you’ve learned—with Amie right there to guide you. Can’t make it live? You’ll get access to the replay and editable tools each week.
Step 3:
Need help implementing the work? You’ll get tailored coaching during every session—and if you're a literacy coach, you can stay for the 30-minute Coach’s Corner each week to plan your rollout, troubleshoot challenges, and lead with confidence.
Step 4:
By the end of the cohort, you’ll have a fully planned and organized literacy block, aligned Tier 1 and Tier 2 systems, and a “First 10 Days” launch plan to start the year strong—without scrambling.
A Closer Look at the Cohort
Phase 1: Plan with Purpose
Week 1: Literacy Block Foundations
PD: Learn how to structure a literacy block that reflects how the brain learns to read and supports all essential components.
Coworking: Draft your personalized daily schedule using the editable planner and sample block guides.
Focus: Clarify your instructional priorities and create a block that actually works.
Week 2: Predictability and Routines
PD: Explore how routines, visuals, and consistency improve classroom flow, student engagement, and instructional efficiency.
Coworking: Build or revise your daily routine slide deck and visual schedule to support your students and save your energy.
Focus: Make your block predictable—for you and your students.
Week 3: Managing Materials
PD: Streamline your phonics and literacy materials so they align with your instruction and reduce day-to-day overwhelm.
Coworking: Conduct a resource audit and set up your bins, folders, and small group systems.
Focus: Clear the clutter and organize what really matters.
Week 4: Small Group Systems
PD: Break down what effective small group instruction looks like and how to deliver it with confidence and structure.
Coworking: Build your first week of small group plans using a three-part lesson framework.
Focus: Plan with purpose and bring consistency to your small group time.
Week 5: From Sounds to Words
PD: Connect phonemic awareness to decoding through blending, sound drills, and mapping—so your students move beyond sound-by-sound reading.
Coworking: Choose or create sound-to-print routines that reinforce your phonics instruction.
Focus: Strengthen the bridge between oral and written language.
Phase 2: Teach with Intention
Week 6: Systematic Phonics in Action
PD: Learn how to deliver phonics lessons that align to your scope and sequence, reinforce previously taught skills, and support mastery.
Coworking: Review or refine your phonics sequence and plan one week of aligned phonics instruction.
Focus: Keep your phonics lessons focused, consistent, and skill-driven.
Week 7: High-Frequency Words
PD: Discover how to introduce, map, and review high-frequency words using orthographic mapping and meaningful repetition.
Coworking: Choose 5–10 words to map and build your classroom review routine.
Focus: Move beyond flashcards and teach high-frequency words in ways that stick.
Week 8: Encoding and Dictation
PD: Explore how encoding, spelling, and dictation can strengthen your students’ reading and writing—when done with purpose.
Coworking: Create or revise your weekly dictation plan and spelling routines.
Focus: Connect reading and writing to reinforce foundational skills.
Week 9: Vocabulary and Background Knowledge
PD: Learn how to embed vocabulary and knowledge-building into your literacy block without sacrificing skill instruction.
Coworking: Select a read-aloud and plan how to layer vocabulary and content instruction into your week.
Focus: Support comprehension by strengthening word and world knowledge.
Week 10: Launch Your Literacy Block
PD: Put everything together and finalize your plan to confidently launch your structured literacy block in the fall.
Coworking: Complete your “First 10 Days” plan, finalize your schedule, and prep your materials.
Focus: Walk into the new school year ready—and excited—to teach.
Bonus “Coach’s Corner” – Just for Literacy Leaders
If you're a literacy coach or instructional leader supporting implementation, this optional 30-minute extension is designed just for you.
Each week, right after the main session, you’ll get practical support to help you take what you’ve learned and lead it well—whether you're working one-on-one, leading PLCs, or guiding school-wide shifts.
In Coach’s Corner, you’ll:
Get tailored guidance on how to roll out that week’s focus with your teachers
Plan for modeling lessons, facilitating coaching cycles, and leading PD
Align your coaching calendar with each phase of the cohort
Troubleshoot real-time challenges and collaborate with other coaches
Access a growing library of coaching visuals, tools, and templates
You’re not just building your own block—you’re learning how to lead others through theirs.
Join the Cohort!
I am Ready!
10 weekly sessions (PD + coworking)
Optional Coach’s Corner each week
A full participant workbook + template.
Replay access for every session
A FREE copy of my book, Literacy Unlocked, shipped to your door.
The cohort is free to members. Book purchase is optional with a $5 coupon and a signed copy.
FAQs
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Yes! As a Route2Reading member, you get access to the full cohort experience at no additional cost. The only thing you’ll need to purchase separately is the book, Literacy Unlocked, if you don’t already have a copy. It is not required.
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No problem! All sessions are recorded and uploaded to your hub within 24 hours. You’ll have access to the full replay, templates, and planning tools so you can catch up anytime.
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Not at all. This cohort is designed to support you in building a literacy block that works—regardless of what curriculum you use. You'll walk away with systems, templates, and routines that can be adapted to any classroom.
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Yes! You’ll receive a certificate of completion at the end of the 10 weeks for 25 professional development hours, based on your participation in the live sessions or replays.
Hi there, I'm Amie
Your Literacy Coach (and cheerleader)
I'm a K-5 Literacy Coach who's passionate about creating hands-on + engaging literacy activities for the classroom. I’ve been a reading specialist since 2018 and am so very excited to share all the tried and true activities and methods I’ve seen successfully implemented in my school with all of you! I can't wait to see you elevate your coaching game!
Take care, I'm rooting for you!
- Amie