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The COMPASS Literacy team is committed to enhancing literacy education across Minnesota by supporting equitable access to rigorous, high-quality Tier 1 literacy instruction. We strive to create opportunities for all students to succeed in reading and writing, regardless of background or circumstance.
We partner with schools and districts to deliver culturally responsive, evidence-based literacy instruction grounded in the science of reading. Our approach ensures that every student engages with rigorous grade-level content, builds strong foundational skills, and develops confidence as a reader and writer.
Our team customizes support to meet your unique needs, offering a variety of services, including professional learning, coaching, networking opportunities, and the implementation of evidence-based literacy practices. We aim to enhance literacy knowledge and instructional practices, providing equitable literacy learning opportunities for all students.
COMPASS support is available at no cost to districts seeking to strengthen their local literacy efforts. We believe in fostering inclusive learning environments where every student can thrive as a capable reader and writer.
Literacy Resources
Services and Related
District Literacy Leads CoP
A community of practice for district leads to provide information and READ Act updates, and an opportunity for collaboration.
Local Certified Facilitator CoP
Supports local district staff who facilitate Phase 1 READ Act professional development in their district.
READ Act Paraprofessional Structured Literacy Training
Mandated training ensures paraprofessionals gain the skills to support reading instruction, align with school practices, and help every student become a proficient reader.
COMPASS Team Support for Literacy
Raina Askin
Titles:
COMPASS Regional Literacy Network Coach
Departments:
Education Services, COMPASS, Literacy
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Biography:
Raina works to strengthen educator capacity to deliver literacy practices in core instruction through the Regional Literacy Network (RLN) Coaching Model to move all students toward literacy grade level proficiency.
Anna Gross
Titles:
COMPASS Regional Literacy Lead
Departments:
Education Services, COMPASS, Literacy
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Biography:
Anna supports local literacy plans with technical assistance, supports Universal and Dyslexia screening administration and data interpretation, and provides site-based literacy coaching support.
Holly Inniger
Titles:
COMPASS Regional Literacy Network Coach
Departments:
Education Services, COMPASS, Literacy
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Biography:
Holly works to strengthen educator capacity to deliver literacy practices in core instruction through the Regional Literacy Network (RLN) Coaching Model to move all students toward literacy grade level proficiency.