Professional Development

Help educators apply PLM
with confidence.

Professional development connects the reading-behavior framework with practical observation, feedback, scoring, and implementation routines.

Progressive Literacy Model book cover by LaToya Gibson, MBA
The book
Teacher dashboard in the Progressive Literacy app showing recordings awaiting review
The platform

Training is built around the book and the screens teachers use every week.

Training options

PLM Foundations

Introduce the reading-behavior framework, the practice-and-feedback cycle, and the language educators use when coaching readers.

Available formats

  • Virtual
  • On-site

Classroom Implementation

Help educators incorporate PLM into classroom reading practice, small-group instruction, intervention, and progress conversations.

Includes

  • Implementation planning
  • Practice with sample recordings
  • Feedback calibration
  • Workflow setup
  • Follow-up coaching

School & District Implementation

Support leaders introducing a shared PLM practice across teams, grade levels, campuses, or an entire district.

Includes

  • Leadership planning
  • Staff training
  • Platform onboarding
  • Coaching support
  • Implementation review

Future PLM Practitioner Pathway

In development

A longer-term pathway for educators who want to lead PLM practice on their campus is being developed. It is not currently offered, and no certification is available at this time. We will share requirements and timing once it is finalized.

What you receive

Every engagement includes materials educators can use the next school day.

  • Training session
  • Participant guide
  • Observation rubric
  • Practice activities
  • Implementation-planning template
  • Follow-up resources

Request professional development information

Share a few details and we will send an overview, available formats, and pricing for your group size and timeframe. Only your name and work email are required.

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Get the Progressive Literacy Model book

Progressive Literacy Model book cover by LaToya Gibson, MBA

A Framework for Teaching Reading

Progressive Literacy Model

The book behind the platform. LaToya Gibson, MBA introduces the five observable reading behaviors and the practice-and-feedback cycle educators use every day.

Bulk pricing, purchase orders, and matching professional development are available for schools and districts.

Order directly through us

Use the book order form to tell us how many copies you need and where they ship. We confirm pricing and send an invoice or purchase order — single copies, classroom sets, or district bulk orders.

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