research-backed

From regular student assessment to contracting for independent studies, Reading Partners systematically collects, analyzes, and uses data to generate knowledge, improve programs, and report on impacts.

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science of reading

The established and growing research we have about how students learn to read, including systemic phonics education.

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individualized

A facet of high-dosage tutoring in which a tutor offers one-on-one attention to their student, resulting in targeted support, and personalized literacy learning.

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high-dosage

The frequency of a learning experience. For example, Reading Partners students receive twice weekly tutoring for maximum growth.

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educational equity

Ensuring every student, no matter their race, gender, socioeconomic level, or location has access to the resources and support they need to succeed in school and in life.

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heather kawlra

Heather Kawlra

Heather joined the Reading Partners team in 2017 as a program director and served most recently as the managing director in Tulsa. In her tenure at Reading Partners, Heather has led the team to see 93 percent (a 10 percent increase) of principals from partner schools reporting improved school-wide reading progress. Before joining Reading Partners, Heather built a wealth of knowledge and experience while teaching and leading in both district and charter schools.

Immediately prior to joining Reading Partners, Heather was the principal of Wright Elementary School in Tulsa Public Schools (TPS), where she led her team to increased reading proficiency for all third, fourth, and fifth-grade students on the Oklahoma Core Curriculum Tests (OCCT). Heather is excited to lead the Reading Partners team through new opportunities as we make plans for the 2021-22 school year.