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Rooted in research.
Designed for real life.

Flexible online classes that connect reading research to everyday instruction.

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What You Can Expect from Every Class

Research, Made Clear

Understand the research behind effective reading instruction and how to put it into practice.

Routines for Real Classrooms

Concrete routines and examples you can bring into the classroom the next morning.

Learning That Fits Your Schedule

Self-paced learning that fits around your teaching schedule and everyday life.

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Practical tools and downloadable resources to support your instruction.

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Grades K–2

Shifting the Balance:
Beginning Readers

K–2 teachers, reading specialists, coaches, and teams supporting beginning readers.

$329per seat
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Upper-elementary students reading together in a grades 3–5 classroom
Grades 3–5

Shifting the Balance:
Developing Readers

Grades 3–5 teachers, coaches, and teams strengthening upper-elementary reading.

$329per seat
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Bricks & Mortar: Filling Literacy Gaps 3–5+
Grades 3–5+

Bricks & Mortar:
Filling Literacy Gaps

Grades 3–5+ teachers, interventionists, specialists, and teams supporting unfinished foundations.

$229One full year of access
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What Educators Are Saying

Real Educators. Real Classroom Impact.

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“It validated so much of what I am already doing but gave me instructional practices to grow at as well.”
Kate S. · Academic Support Teacher, MaineShifting the Balance K–2
“I love how in each shift you explain the why and then give suggestions on how to implement in the classroom.”
Angie S. · 3rd Grade TeacherShifting the Balance 3–5
“I think the framework is a game-changer for small group work.”
Carla T. · Assistant Principal, Newtown, CTBricks & Mortar
“This class made me realize I need to make a better effort to include fluency practice within my curriculum.”
Jessica P. · Middle School Special Education Teacher, Cold Spring, NYShifting the Balance 3–5

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Your Instructors

Learn with the authors of the Shifting the Balance books.

Dr. Jan Burkins

Dr. Jan Burkins

Co-author · Shifting the Balance K–2 & 3–5

Classroom teacher, literacy coach, and district and state literacy leader turned author of eleven books who now works with educators around the world.

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Kari Yates

Kari Yates

Co-author · Shifting the Balance K–2 & 3–5

Author, literacy consultant, and co-creator of Shifting the Balance, drawing on experience as a teacher, principal, and district leader.

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Dr. Katie Egan Cunningham

Dr. Katie Egan Cunningham

Co-author · Shifting the Balance 3–5

Former classroom teacher, professor, university program director, and literacy consultant connecting research with joyful classroom practice.

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