We provide research and context driven, high-quality professional learning and coaching opportunities for educators.

Empowering Educators.
Elevating Learners.

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Taking a Stance for Learning.

We dream of a world where literacy unlocks opportunity, connection, and agency for all.

Education is one of humanity’s oldest institutions, but that doesn’t mean it’s static: academics and scientists are learning more about learning than ever before. We translate research-driven findings into accessible and actionable approaches and tools that teachers can use to empower their students.

Our Services

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Professional Learning

We offer professional learning across many topics and for a variety of audiences.

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Instructional Modelling & Coaching

In-class modelling and in-person and virtual coaching for teachers, coaches, administrators, and leaders.

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Resources

Check out some of the frameworks, tools, and publications we use in schools.

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Events

We offer learning sessions with various partners in education.

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We connect research, classroom practice, and teacher wisdom.

Dr. Michelle Bence and Dr. Miriam Ramzy have over 30 years combined teaching and leadership experience. Their graduate work at the PhD level gives them a unique ability to combine their passion for educational research with evidence-based classroom practice. The result helps them serve educators in today's diverse classroom contexts.

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Teach at the intersection of theory and practice.

We specialize in interpreting the latest in academic research on education and learning with practical methods that can be implemented in the classroom. Our Layers of Reading Development has been an indispensable tool for over 50 Canadian schools.

Professional learning happens everywhere, connecting learners, research, and practice.

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