Compass PD

Secondary classrooms need more than decoding—they need seamless reading that leads to genuine comprehension. Decades of research show that even skilled decoders can benefit from targeted strategies in phonics and word study. By integrating practical methods like explicit morphology lessons and repeated oral reading, we empower every student to build a robust mental dictionary of words. Let’s create a supportive environment where every reader can excel.

Most leaders aren’t struggling because they don’t care. They’re struggling because everything feels like a priority. Systems don’t add more. They help you decide what matters most. If this is something your team is navigating, we’re always happy to think alongside you.”

Join us at the Iowa SoR Summit. Our team will be presenting multiple sessions at the conference. Compass PD is also an official vendor for the Iowa Science of Reading Summit.

Gaps. Misalignment. Lost time. These aren’t random problems—they’re predictable when we skip the audit. 🎧 New episode: Why resource audits matter more than the resource itself hubs.ly/Q049tYFS0

Science of Reading. Curriculum Writing. Instructional Materials Planning. At Compass PD, we partner with educators to do the hard work that truly impacts student learning. Together, we build clear systems, strong instruction, and meaningful results. Let’s work together. Reach out to learn more.

Systems are filled with repetitive tasks that many want to skip or ignore, but they are critical to achieving the goals we set for our organizations.

Join us at the Iowa SoR Summit. Our team will be presenting multiple sessions at the conference. Compass PD is also an official vendor for the Iowa Science of Reading Summit.

Professional learning has the greatest impact when it’s part of a cycle—not an event. Learning → practice → feedback → refinement. Over time, this builds confidence and consistency.

The future of education depends on our willingness to rethink, refine, and realign—together.

Join us at the Iowa SoR Summit. Our team will be presenting multiple sessions at the conference. Compass PD is also an official vendor for the Iowa Science of Reading Summit.

Professional learning works best when it’s clearly connected to curriculum goals and classroom practice. Alignment matters more than volume.

When systems are clear, improvement becomes more predictable—and less dependent on individual heroics.

As districts plan for next year, one question is worth asking: Do our systems support the decisions we’re asking leaders and educators to make?

Constance’s support during our Illustrative Math implementation was invaluable. Teachers found the planning time incredibly meaningful—and asked her to return for a second year. Her ability to move teams from planning into classroom modeling made the work real, practical, and impactful.”

Join us at the Iowa SoR Summit. Our team will be presenting multiple sessions at the conference. Compass PD is also an official vendor for the Iowa Science of Reading Summit.

When standards are unpacked, teaching becomes more intentional, and feedback becomes more powerful. CSGs help educators explicitly teach essential writing skills, target feedback, and support student growth—without adding more noise. 🎥 Learn why this work matters. hubs.ly/Q046RkcT0

Feedback is one of the most powerful instructional tools teachers have. ✏️ In this blog, we explore how clear, purposeful feedback in the ELA classroom helps students refine their thinking, strengthen their writing, and grow as readers and communicators. Read more: hubs.ly/Q04601Qc0 #ELA #InstructionalCoaching #TeacherGrowth

As districts plan for next year, one question is worth asking: Do our systems support the decisions we’re asking leaders and educators to make?

When students suddenly recognize a word instantly, something powerful has happened in the brain. That’s orthographic mapping. In this blog, we explain how connecting sounds, letters, and meaning helps students store words for automatic reading and stronger comprehension. Read more: hubs.ly/Q04605jg0 #ScienceOfReading #LiteracyInstruction