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K-5 professional development personalized for school leaders, literacy coaches, and teachers.

Empowering Educators in the Classroom

& Beyond

In the best of circumstances, teaching is challenging work. In the 21st century, following a global pandemic, it can feel impossible. 

As an educator for nearly 20 years, I know first-hand the decisions you have to make in each moment. I also know that no program or product is more impactful than a smart, thoughtful, well-informed teacher.

Let's work together to build capacity, empower teachers, and engage students.

Literacy Consultant Barb Golub

Hi! I’m Barb.

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I believe that no program or product is more impactful than a smart, thoughtful, confident, and collaborative teacher.

Transformational Support for Educators and Classrooms

Experience Research-Based Literacy Consulting Rooted in

CLARITY     COLLABORATION     COMMUNITY

On-Site Residencies

  • On-Site Residencies will help educators learn content and practice evidence-based methods with more personalized support in group or 1:1 settings.

    Across several 2-4 day cycles, we will engage in a combination of activities, including:

    • Lab sites

    • Individual coaching

    • Curriculum mapping

    • Study groups

    • Creating and implementing school-wide vision statements

Learning Institutes

  • Learning Institutes give educators the opportunity to learn about a topic as a mini course of study. Across 2-5 consecutive days, we work to:

    • Study a topic, in-depth

    • Create tools to support practice

    • Establish routines to collaborate with colleagues

    • Learn ways to implement key pieces of research into practice

Literacy Coaching

  • My approach to Educator Professional Development gives district or building-based coaches ways to support their individual teacher goals. In this engagement I…

    • Facilitate meetings between coaches and administrators

    • Help create schedules for coaching cycles

    • Learn the content of coaching

    • Develop content and prepare for grade-level meetings

  • "Three years ago our district adopted a Research-Based Instructional Framework. The professional development that Barb has provided for our teachers, administrators and literacy coaches has been instrumental in our transition from programmed-based to student-based instruction. Our elementary staff reports that Barb's work is among the most valued and meaningful support they have received. The growth in our teachers’ knowledge, confidence and expertise has been game changing for our students."

    — Joanne F., Assistant Superintendent

  • "Barb's positive outlook on literacy, teaching, and learning is infectious. She has a unique ability to connect that motivates teachers to challenge themselves for the betterment of their students. Barb has impacted the way I provide professional learning for teachers, and is my inspiration as a literacy coach."

    —Jack A., Literacy Coach

  • “As a department chairperson for language arts literacy, I am always in search of professional development that not only provides content information but also feels practical and replicable to teachers… I have to be honest there is a selfish piece of me who does not want to share this recommendation with you and I am sure our teachers would agree… Not only do the teachers find her valuable, but I do as well. Barb Golub has taught us all how to understand the intricacies of teaching literacy in an organized, simple, and replicable way.”

    —Karen W., Language Arts Chairperson

  • "As a result of your support, feedback, and encouragement I am a better reading teacher. I feel I have gained skills that will stand the test of time! Please know that the value of your work is beyond measure. My students are better, more engaged readers—and parents are telling me their children are actually excited about reading!!! We've laid the groundwork and set them up for success and they are more engaged readers because of that. I hope you know that you have caused a ripple effect and have not only made me a better teacher, but have contributed, in a very meaningful way, to my students' growth as readers."

    —Kelli D., 1st Grade Teacher

  • "Thank you for your work with our staff. My observation was that the professional development you provided was very successful, and you were able to resonate well with our staff, which is not always accepting of staff developers!!!"

    —David S., Superintendent

  • "Over the past two years our district has had the privilege to work with Barb as she re-energized our teachers' approach to literacy instruction. Her direction, modeling, and coaching provided teachers just what they needed to get started with moving research into practice. Our sessions included classroom lab time where Barb modeled teaching students in whole group, small group, and 1:1 settings… Above all, Barb empowered teachers to have a growth mindset and to keep students at the center of instruction."

    —Kristy J., Academic Specialist for K-5 English Language Arts

  • "Barb has an innate ability to implement strategies and activities to foster a love of teaching! She challenges me and makes me a better instructional leader and she has been instrumental in transforming my school from one that relied on basal anthologies to one that now fully implements comprehensive literacy and makes instructional decisions based on student needs."

    —Regina M., Principal

  • "I think so highly of you as a leader, teacher, and a person; I strive to emulate the presence you have with the children and to continue building my own repertoire thanks to the model you have provided. There’s so much to learn, there’s so much to do, and I couldn’t be more thrilled that I’m being given the privilege to do it."

    —Halley M., 4th Grade Teacher

  • "Thanks, Barb. I’ve learned so much from you. I never knew my little students could do so much. Thank you for opening my mind (and brain) to the possibilities of early literacy!"

    —Cynthia F., Pre-K Teacher