Hi, we're Brittany & Danielle, Two Denver-based literacy consultants DEDICATED TO PARTNERING WITH YOU TO improve literacy PRACTICES & OUTCOMES.

OUR TEAM

The Literacy Collective, led by Brittany Philipsen and Danielle Lucas-Adam, is an educational consultancy dedicated to partnering with school-based teams to build the structures, knowledge, and skills needed for sustained, scalable improvements in student literacy outcomes.

COACHING

At Literacy Collective, coaching efforts are anchored in authentic relationships with the mutual goal always being student success. Our coaching structures are diverse and dynamic - let's collaborate to determine the best fit for your school, teams and needs!

STRATEGIC PLANNING & INSTRUCTIONAL LEADERSHIP

The actualization of literacy goals is dependent on the systems and structures designed in service of the goal. We'll help your team develop and execute purposeful improvement strategies grounded in meaningful data, actionable planning and robust progress monitoring.

PROFESSIONAL

DEVELOPMENT

The most effective professional development allows people to develop crucial skills needed in the now. That's why our professional development opportunities are individualized with you and for you - and they will always include authentic application and ongoing support.

WE IDENTIFY
AS A COLLECTIVE

collective

adjective
1. done by people acting as a group.

noun
1. a cooperative enterprise.

At Literacy Collective, we believe that our work for students will be most successful when we function as a collective. We are committed to building strong relationships with you, learning about your school's strengths and goals, and truly partnering to build comprehensive, scalable practices and structures for a more robust literacy ecosystem at your school.

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Here's what our partners say...

Danielle provided invaluable coaching and support to our school leaders, empowering them to establish more effective professional development for teachers that initiated and sustained data-driven instructional practices.

-Manager of Academics, Denver Charter Network

Danielle supported the creation of our comprehensive year-long professional development trajectory, complete with embedded quarterly goals and aligned weekly priority outcomes in literacy. This shift has drastically improved alignment to priorities within our leadership team actions.

-Principal, Philadelphia Public Schools

Danielle empowers educators to refine their instructional practices, differentiate instruction, and effectively address the diverse needs of their students. Time and again, I have seen our teachers inspired and equipped to implement teaching strategies that yield tangible results in student learning outcomes. Thanks to Danielle’s consulting, we have seen a double-digit increase YoY in median percent progress toward Typical Growth Goal as measured by i-Ready in first, second and third grades!

-Assistant Principal, Sacramento Area

Brittany has a remarkable history of providing targeted support that leads to substantial improvements in reading achievement among students. Through her expertise in evidence-based literacy instruction and assessment, she has eectively guided schools and districts in implementing tailored reading programs and interventions.

-Lead Instructional Coach, Aurora Public Schools

Brittany has excellent rapport and strong relationships with staff. Her knowledge of instruction and intervention are outstanding. Our staff knows that she genuinely cares about them and their learning. Under her coaching and supervision, our teachers have grown professionally and become master teachers in the classroom.

-Principal, Denver Public Schools

Brittany has consistently demonstrated a talent for enhancing educator effectiveness through comprehensive professional development and coaching initiatives. She possesses a deep understanding of effective instructional practices and pedagogical strategies, which she shares with educators through engaging professional developments, personalized coaching sessions, and ongoing support.

-Instructional Coach, Denver Public Schools