Evidence-based literacy expertise tailored to your needs
Meridian Literacy & Learning provides research-aligned literacy services for educators, schools, universities, and families. Whether you are strengthening classroom instruction, developing educators, building a university literacy program, or seeking support for an individual learner, our services are designed to connect research with practical application.
Our services
Professional Learning & Consulting
Strengthen literacy knowledge and instructional practice with professional learning grounded in current research on reading and language development.
Meridian provides professional learning and consulting for schools, districts, educational organizations, literacy teams, and individual educators.
Services may include:
- Professional development on evidence-based literacy instruction
- Science of Reading and Structured Literacy
- Literacy coaching and instructional support
- Support for literacy leaders and coaches
- Consultation on literacy curriculum and instruction
- Professional learning for educators working with multilingual learners
- Customized training based on the needs of your school or organization
Professional learning can be designed as a one-time workshop, a series of sessions, or ongoing consultation and support.
Higher Education Partnerships
Support future educators and university faculty with research-aligned literacy expertise.
Meridian partners with universities to strengthen literacy instruction within teacher preparation programs and professional learning initiatives.
Services may include:
- Literacy coursework and course development
- Faculty professional learning
- Curriculum and program consultation
- Science of Reading and Structured Literacy professional learning
- Support for integrating research-aligned literacy practices into teacher preparation
- Guest lectures, workshops, and presentations
With experience teaching at the university level and supporting educators across K–12 settings, Jennifer brings both higher education and classroom perspectives to this work.
Reading Assessment & Individual Support
Understand how a student is reading—and what they need next.
Meridian provides individualized reading assessment designed to identify strengths, areas of difficulty, and instructional priorities.
Families receive clear, practical information about their student's reading profile along with recommendations for appropriate instruction and support.
Individual literacy support may also be available following assessment, depending on the student's needs and goals.