Parent Literacy Nights for Schools
Helping families understand the reading brain so they can support readers at home with clarity, confidence, and less pressure.
Families are often asked to support reading at home, but most parents have never been shown how reading actually works.
Parent Literacy Nights give families a clear, practical understanding
of the reading brain so they can support children with more confidence, less pressure, and fewer nightly battles.
These sessions are designed for
schools, charters, homeschool communities, and parent groups that want families to walk away with more than generic advice like "read more" or "practice sight words."
Parents leave knowing what matters, what to watch for, and how to support reading at home without turning home into school.
Parents want to help. They just need a clearer lens.
What Parents Learn
How the reading brain develops
Why reading is not natural
Why guessing and memorizing are not enough
How to support early literacy before kindergarten
What to do when reading becomes a battle
How to support decoding, fluency, vocabulary, and comprehension at home
What to watch for by age or stage
What questions to ask teachers
How to help without pressure, shame, or overwhelm
What Schools Gain
Stronger home-school literacy partnership
Clearer parent understanding of reading development
Better-aligned home support
A parent event that feels practical, supportive, and useful
Shared language families can use when talking with teachers
A literacy event that gives parents clarity without adding more work for staff
Choose Your Option
Signature Parent Literacy Night
Reading Without the Guessing: How Families Can Support the Reading Brain at Home
Best for K-5 schools, charters, private schools, homeschool communities, and parent groups.
Investment:
Starting at $1,500
Session includes:
45-60 minute presentation plus Q&A
parent handout
practical next steps
Literacy Night + Leadership Planning (Recommended)
Parent Literacy Night + School Leadership Planning & Debrief
Best for schools that want the parent-facing message connected to broader literacy goals.
Investment:
Starting at $2,000
Session includes:
everything in signature offer plus
light customization
30-minute strategic planning call with leadership
30-minute admin/literacy team debrief
Parent Literacy Workshop Series
Three-Part Literacy Series for Deeper Family Engagement & School Partnership
Best for groups wanting multiple family literacy sessions across the year.
Investment:
Starting at $3,900
Possible Topics:
the foundational reading brain
reading without guessing
struggling readers
fluency/comprehension/confidence
***Custom district-wide, multi-school, or extended events: available upon request.
Additional School Literacy Support
In addition to parent-facing literacy events, Shannon’s broader work includes school-based literacy consulting, reading-brain professional development, science of reading and science of learning support, data-informed decision making, and implementation coaching.
Availability for school-based PD and coaching may vary based on current consulting commitments. Schools interested in future support are welcome to inquire.
Shannon Dodd is a reading specialist, parent coach, and educational consultant who helps families and schools make reading make sense.
Her work focuses on the reading brain, science of reading, science of learning, and practical support that helps adults understand what children need next.
She has trained and coached teachers, supported parents, and created literacy resources designed to translate research into clear, usable action.
Travel Guidelines
Local travel within 60 miles of Tallahassee, Florida is included. For events outside the local area, travel is handled in one of two ways:
- Regional travel: a flat travel fee may be added based on distance and event timing.
- Extended travel: events requiring airfare, lodging, rental car, or overnight stay are billed at the event fee plus travel expenses.
What Schools are Saying
Shannon gave us a strong framwork that was easy to implement.
Shannon provided hands-on support and even modeling instruction. We now have a strong framework for whole-group and differeniated small-group reading lessons. Her approach is practical, supportive, and deeply rooted in best practices, making it easy for teachers to implement with success.
Christina Williamson
Classroom Teacher
Christ Classical Academy
Shannon offers simple, practical solutions.
We have a lot of consultants in the building and Shannon is the ONLY one that our teachers are excited to see. They all want her in their classrooms because she offers simple, practical solutions that are aligned with the Science of Reading.
Chelsea Smith
Elementary Principal
Palm Beach, Florida
Shannon is knowledgeable and adaptable.
Shannon's knowledge of literacy best practices is higher than anyone I've ever met. She also possesses the ability to adapt to the unique needs and challenges of each school she works with.
Candace Rentz
Curriculum Coordinator
Decatur, Georgia
Our Promise
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