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title: BetterLesson | Montana Reads Literacy Grant
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# Transforming literacy in Montana

BetterLesson is the approved Montana Reads Literacy Grant professional learning provider

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Using Montana Reads Literacy Grant funds, Montana school leaders are partnering with BetterLesson for job-embedded professional learning experiences designed to provide Montana teachers and leaders with the practical tools and sustained support they need to make a lasting impact in every classroom.

## **Our commitment to Montana**

BetterLesson programs are designed to support your district's specific needs and align with Montana's core educational initiatives—ensuring PD is relevant and contextualized.

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#### Aligned with Montana Content Standards & Indian Education for All

Teaching practices that reflect the rich history and contributions of Montana's American Indian tribes, ensuring our support is meaningful for all of Montana's students<https://betterlesson.com/professional-development/curriculum-implementation>

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#### Deep expertise in the Science of Reading

Grounded in the Science of Reading, we move beyond theory to provide systematic literacy PD that equips educators to teach phonological awareness, phonics, vocabulary, fluency, and comprehension effectively

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#### Support for Multi-Tiered Systems of Support (MTSS)

Strengthen your district's MTSS framework by building leadership capacity and data-driven approaches to meet the needs of all students—from core instruction to Tier 2 and Tier 3 interventions

## **Flexible, job-embedded professional learning**

BetterLesson meets your district's needs by providing both virtual and on-site support throughout the school year to offer learning experiences that move beyond the "one-and-done" PD day.

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#### Workshops

Engaging, learn-by-doing sessions on foundational literacy, comprehension, and data analysis

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#### Coaching

Match every educator & leader with the right coach for personalized learning that translates directly to the classroom

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Educators access resources and administrators monitor progress and impact across your school or district

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#### Learning Walks

Measure shifts in teaching practice with data-driven, non-evaluative classroom observations

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## **Impact you can count on**

Proven to visibly, measurably, and sustainably improve teaching and learning

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## Improve student outcomes

## 97% of educators report that Learning Walks supported them to positively impact student outcomes

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## Build teacher & leader capacity

## 98% of administrators report that BetterLesson coaching had a positive impact on their teacher’s mindset

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## Improve teacher morale

## 96% of teachers report their morale has improved as a result of working with their coach

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## **A partnership that drives results**

#### BetterLesson is ESSA Level III Certified, contributing to measurable student achievement in districts across the country.

#### Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools 

At Piney Grove Elementary, **77% of students** who scored proficiently on their state assessment were taught by teachers who received BetterLesson coaching.

At Starmount Academy, students' NWEA MAP scores in math and ELA **grew by 10% or more.**

[Read the Case Study](https://betterlesson.com/case-study/portland-public-schools)

#### Groton Central Schools

This New York district demonstrated the most significant improvement in ELA proficiency in the entire state, with a **26% increase** from 2019 to 2022 after partnering with BetterLesson.

[Read the Case Study](https://betterlesson.com/case-study/portland-public-schools)

*“I have seen tremendous change in my teachers who worked with BetterLesson. They really appreciate the 1:1 support for their pedagogy. We've experienced student growth in every grade level.”*

Nancy Martinez, Principal, Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools

## **The BetterLesson process**

through efficient, effective allocation of resources to help all students succeed

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## Maximize resources Close resource gaps with efficient, effective academic pathways and schedules

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## Optimize outcomes Data aligns investments, student outcomes, & educator capacity

## **The premiere provider of K-12 professional learning**

High-impact. Research-backed. Evidence-based.

## Ready to leverage your Montana Reads grant to make a significant impact on literacy?

Schedule a complimentary, no-obligation consultation with our team. We will work with you to understand your district's unique goals and co-design a professional learning plan that empowers your educators and inspires your students.

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