Reading Instruction, Rooted in Science
The path to reading success starts with the science. Yet only half of preparation programs teach the science of reading. HMH provides science of reading professional development grounded in phonemic awareness and phonics, ensuring teachers have the tools they need to build proficient readers.
PD Shaped By Experience and Evidence
HMH combines decades of experience doing professional services work in the field with the most up-to-date research on what it takes to advance literacy.
A Comprehensive Approach to Reading Instruction
We build on the five essential components of reading instruction with a comprehensive approach supported by data and integrated with writing, language development, background knowledge-building, and SEL.
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Partner with us for science of reading training. We can help teachers, schools, and districts implement the latest evidence-based practices, no matter which reading curriculum they use.
Educators and families across the U.S. favor a comprehensive literacy approach to instruction, assessment, and professional development, grounded in the science of reading.
Chief Research Officer at HMH
Science of Reading Training for Teachers and Leaders
Unlimited Implementation Support
HMH programs now include Teacher Success Pathways that are easily accessible through Ed, the HMH Learning Platform. Teachers get unparalleled hands-on support.
HMH subscriptions include unlimited yearlong access to Teacher's Corner in Ed. Here are just a few of the professional learning benefits teachers can expect from HMH:
- Support for new teachers starting anytime of the year
- The option for veteran teachers to customize their learning based on past experiences
- Authentic teacher-created content on timely topics
- Live events in Teacher's Corner with program experts, education thought leaders, and inspirational speakers
HMH Coaching Membership
Teachers can get personalized instructional support in the science of reading from experienced coaches. HMH Coaching Membership includes:
- Guidance from coaches, delivered live online or in person, that helps teachers track goals
- Flexible scheduling to align with PLC or PD plan
- Access to HMH’s award-winning Coaching Studio, where teachers can connect with coaches and colleagues
Live Online Courses
HMH’s live online courses allow teachers to create an implementation plan that works for them. Professional learning topics aligned with the science of reading include:
- How We Learn to Read
- Phonological Awareness
- Phonics
- Fluency
- Monitoring and Supporting Young Readers in Foundational Skills
Leadership Advisory
School and district leaders get guidance from a Center for Model Schools (formerly ICLE) executive coach. The coach can help with:
- Creating and implementing a plan for training teachers in the science of reading
- Analyzing curriculum, instruction, and assessment
- Aligning HMH programs to district goals
Nationally Recognized for Effective PD
HMH has officially been named a Professional Learning Partner Guide provider, ensuring educators have the support they need to help students succeed.
Support for Teachers, Leaders, and Families
Teacher’s Corner
Teacher’s Corner® provides model-lesson videos, teachertips, and interactive support. At free live events, educators cancollaborate with colleagues to address today's instructional challenges.
Leader’s Corner
The award-winning professional learning available on Teacher’s Corner isn’t limited to teachers. Administrators can access on-demandresources, leader-specific live events, resources for PLCs, anddownloadable templates for classroom observations on Leader's Corner.
Family Room
HMH Family Room is an ever-growing library of on-demand resources inEnglish and Spanish that provides families and caregivers the tools they need to support their child’s learning.
Insights & Resources
HMH's research team answers commonly asked questions about the science of reading to help educators apply its principles in their classrooms.
Dr. Nathan Clemens explains the science of reading and what forms of reading instruction are most effective, based on more than 40 years of high-quality research.
These eight elements of reading and literacy instruction can serve as the foundation of an effective literacy program.
Science-Based Elements of Effective Early Literacy Programs
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The Science of Early Literacy Implementation
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Study Findings: Early Literacy Implementation in School Settings
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Survey Results on Remote Early Literacy Instruction During the Pandemic
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