Starting Strong

At Schools Cubed, we believe in the Systems, Structures, and Science of Reading.

 We plan for a minimum of One Full Year with at least 14 days on-premises, working directly with you and your staff. After our initial assessment, our team will return for recurring two-day visits to track progress and offer more direction as needed.

First Steps – Literacy Audit. Used to determine where school/district currently stands, create a plan.
Year One – Universal Instruction. Getting on the right path to improvement in all areas.

First Steps

A 2-day Audit

A two-day process using the Literacy Evaluation Tool in which we analyze the systems and structures currently utilized at your school or district.

We observe all classrooms alongside school leadership
Interviews are conducted with school leadership
A report is generated for the school and district

Literacy Evaluation Tool

Updated in 2023 to reflect most current research, our evaluation tool is used in hundreds of schools across the country. The rubric focuses on 6 key domains:

Universal instruction
Interventions
Assessments
Data-based Decision Making
School Leadership Teams
Professional Development

Check out the Audit Page to learn more

Year One

Universal Instruction

Typically year one focuses on Universal Instruction and Interventions
Starting with universal instruction ensures no student declines
Also implementing quality intervention ensures we raise literacy outcomes
In a typical Year One school—we make 7, two-day, back-to-back visits.

Continued Success

Beyond the First Year

After establishing the foundational systems, our dedicated schools and districts advance toward our second phase.

Year Two – Data Tracking & Analysis, Small Group Instruction
The systems developed in year one continue to grow into year two and build upon the previous year. In year two our focus is on data-driven decision making and small group instruction.

Year Three – Comprehension and Standards
In year three we begin to develop the systems necessary for increasing achievement overall in state standards.