State literacy expectations only matter if new teachers are prepared to implement them.

States are strengthening expectations for evidence-based literacy instruction. But there is an important question between policy and classroom practice: Are the programs preparing teachers giving candidates the knowledge, practice, and support they need to implement those expectations? That's the space educate1248 works in.

From State Expectations to Classroom Practice

STATE EXPECTATIONS
State literacy laws, standards & evaluation requirements

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EPP COURSEWORK
What teacher candidates are taught

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CANDIDATE PRACTICE
How candidates apply what they learn

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CLASSROOM IMPLEMENTATION
What new teachers are prepared to do

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EVIDENCE OF PREPARATION
What programs can demonstrate


educate1248 helps programs examine and strengthen the connections between these steps.


How We Support Teacher Preparation Programs

Support may include program consulting, state alignment work, Prep2Teach courses, and application/practice support—depending on the needs of the program.

  • ASSESS

    Examine literacy coursework, assignments, and candidate preparation against relevant state requirements, evaluation tools, and Science of Reading expectations.

  • ALIGN

    Identify gaps between what the state expects and what candidates are being prepared to know and do.

  • STRENGTHEN

    Provide consulting, resources, and Science of Reading-aligned coursework to address identified gaps.

  • APPLY

    Help programs move beyond knowledge acquisition toward candidate practice, application, reflection, and instructional implementation.

  • DOCUMENT

    Help programs develop meaningful evidence of candidate preparation and program alignment.

How We Support Teacher Preparation Programs

  • CONSULTING

    Program-specific review, alignment, gap analysis, and recommendations.

  • PREP2TEACH

    Ready-to-use, Science of Reading-aligned literacy coursework designed for teacher preparation.

  • STATE ALIGNMENT SUPPORT

    Resources connecting program preparation to relevant state literacy requirements and evaluation expectations.

  • APPLICATION & PRACTICE

    Support for helping candidates translate literacy knowledge into instructional practice.

We Understand Both Sides of the Bridge

Our team brings experience across classroom instruction, coaching, literacy implementation, and higher education. We understand that knowing the Science of Reading and being prepared to implement it are not the same thing.

Let's Talk About What Your State's Programs Need.

We would welcome a 20-minute conversation to learn more about your state's literacy priorities and discuss how educate1248 could support the alternative licensure, community college, and teacher preparation programs you oversee.

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