Professional Development That Transforms Literacy Instruction
Dr. Mitchell Brookins believes that when you grow teachers, you grow students. His professional development experiences are practical, research-driven, and tailored to the real-world needs of schools and districts. A nationally recognized literacy practitioner and former district leader, Dr. Brookins designs learning that sparks meaningful change and elevates student achievement across all grade levels.
Impactful Speaking Engagements
Inspire. Challenge. Mobilize.
Dr. Mitchell Brookins delivers research-driven keynotes that bring clarity and urgency to the national reading crisis. With a focus on the conditions that make school improvement possible—vision, time, coaching, and coherence—his talks move leaders beyond inspiration to practical action.
Signature Topics Include:
- Aligning Curriculum, Assessment, and Professional Learning
- Building Instructional Capacity Through Coaching and PD
- Scaling Structured Literacy Across Schools and Districts
Ideal For:
Conferences · District Events · Literacy Summits · Leadership Retreats
Professional Learning Workshops
When teachers and leaders come to workshops, they don’t just get a consultant — they get Brookins. Known for practice-rich, high-engagement facilitation, Brookins creates spaces where educators rehearse real routines, study student work, and leave with tools they can use tomorrow.
For Teachers: Complex Text Instruction
- Text Analysis Protocols – study the demands of complex text to anticipate student struggles and supports.
- Research-Based Scaffolds – rehearse fluency, vocabulary, and syntax routines that make rigorous texts accessible.
- Writing About Reading – use writing tasks to deepen conversation and extend student thinking.
For Literacy Leaders: Instructional Infrastructure
- Instructional Walkthroughs – identify trends in student learning and teaching practice.
- Coaching Models – lead debriefs and rehearsals that help teachers master high-leverage routines.
- System Condition Planning – design schedules, PD cycles, and coaching systems that make structured literacy stick.
Ideal For: Teacher PD Days · Leadership Institutes · Instructional Coaching Cycles
Strategic Advising & Consulting
Dr. Brookins partners with districts, universities, and curriculum developers to design and strengthen the professional learning systems and instructional materials that drive literacy improvement at scale. His approach blends strategic vision with practical tools that help leaders and developers move from plan to practice—and sustain the change.
Support Includes:
- System-Level Analysis – diagnose strengths and gaps across curriculum, coaching, and professional learning systems.
- Curriculum Consultation – advise curriculum developers and universities to ensure materials align with research and classroom realities.
- Strategic Planning & Continuous Support – co-develop a clear vision, phased improvement plan, and provide ongoing coaching to sustain implementation.
- Framework & Tool Development – create monitoring tools and frameworks that support coaches, improve PLC quality, and align PD with classroom instruction.
- Site-Based Observation – visit schools and PLCs to assess coherence between professional learning and daily classroom practice.
Ideal For: Superintendents · Chief Academic Officers · District Leaders · Principals · Curriculum Companies · Universities
