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See how teachers like yours used The Reading Roadmap to get bigger reading growth, and what your school can expect too.
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A note from our founder
Will The Reading Roadmap really work for my school?
It’s the number one question we hear. And it’s a fair one.
Every school is different. Different students. Different curriculum. Different teachers. And you’ve probably watched PD come and go without changing what happens at the reading table.
I’m Malia Hollowell. Since 2016, thousands of teachers have used the Roadmap, and I’ve received countless messages about how it changed their teaching and their students’ reading.
Here’s what they’ve taught me: it isn’t about where or what you teach. It’s about giving teachers the science-backed knowledge, systems, and tools that unlock reading for every child, no matter where your school is in its science of reading journey.
Malia Hollowell, National Board Certified Teacher and Founder
Hear it from our alums
Real teachers share what changed in their classrooms after the Roadmap.
The results speak for themselves
When teachers get clear tools, students grow fast.
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“Almost all of my transitional kindergarten students mastered letter names and sounds. Half of my TK students learned to read, seven at a first grade level according to district mandated assessments.”
Amy G., TK Teacher, Title 1 school“From 90% growth to 135% growth. All but one student was at benchmark leaving my room this year!”
Kandace K., First and Second Grade Teacher“I had a student who was entering 4th grade. She was reading at a 0.5 level. We did a LOT of pothole filling and she finished the year reading just below 3.0. Once those holes were filled she bloomed.”
Keyanne J., Special Education TeacherCase study · One K–3 elementary school
Kindergartners reading above benchmark went from 31% to 90% in a single year.
No new curriculum, no new hires, and no extra minutes in the day.
In their own words
Thousands of PreK to 2nd grade teachers have used the Roadmap to get bigger reading growth. Here are some of their stories.
Best year yet!
“I really wanted to know more about how to teach sight words and what order to teach phonics. Now I feel like I am able to prepare for my best year yet this fall. I love that we can rewatch the lessons and that we are given materials to use. This is a complete program. It doesn’t just tell you what to do, but also gives you the materials and guidance to fully implement the program. I would encourage all K-2 teachers to take it!”
JoAnn M., KindergartenSupported!
“I was hoping to learn how to implement the Science of Reading into my classroom. Malia knows her “stuff” and goes above and beyond to help and support us! It’s like she is in the classroom next door. If she doesn’t know something, she will find out! I always brag about the support and explanations she gives, and the materials that are ready to use.”
Marcella R., KindergartenMore than I hoped!
“I have never felt fully equipped to teach children to read, especially those that are struggling. I was hoping I would walk away with some tips and a better understanding of the reading process. I got so much more than I hoped to! I have assessed all of my students and have such an understanding now of why the pieces are not coming together for them!! I truly understand what I am doing and what I need to do for them!!!”
Tricia P., K-6 Special EducationThe best PD in 32 years
“I am 3 years from retirement and this has been the BEST PD I’ve seen in my 32 years! OMG!! Have I died and gone to “Teacher Heaven”?! Thank you so much!!”
Ramona G.Knowing what to teach next
“My favorite part was having the road map of which skill to teach next. So much of what we do is our best guess for the child/situation; it’s nice to know what will best help a child sooner! I’ve gained confidence knowing my knowledge base is solid and understanding what to do next so the children I am teaching don’t flounder.”
SeptemberAll-in-one assessments
“I’m working on Module 3…and HALLELUJAH! I have been looking for an all-in-one phonological awareness and phonics assessments for FOREVER!!”
Jennifer L.Already using them every day
“Wow! I had no idea I was going to receive so much! The activities are already organized and I’ve been using them every day!”
Tina MyersConfident in her first year of K
“It’s my first time teaching kindergarten and I was really nervous about teaching reading. All of the instructional step-by-step videos were so helpful!”
Tracy M.Imagine how it will feel when your staff…
- Starts every school year knowing exactly what to teach and when
- Pinpoints each student’s needs with quick, simple assessments
- Spends less time prepping, thanks to print-and-teach lessons and centers
- Actually enjoys teaching reading again
- Makes sure no child slips through the cracks
- Watches their students head into next year already reading