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Literacy Insight was founded by Tagrid Sihly, an experienced educational leader committed to strengthening literacy instruction through high-quality professional learning, practical resources, and sustained instructional support for schools and educators.
Tagrid believes that every student deserves effective, research-informed literacy instruction—and that this begins with knowledgeable, well-prepared teachers. By building teacher capacity and confidence, Literacy Insight supports schools in improving literacy outcomes and helping students thrive in the classroom and beyond.
Supporting teachers, leaders, and school communities in building confident readers.
My Services
🔎Professional Development
High-impact professional learning for teachers and school leaders, grounded in research-based practice and designed to elevate teaching, strengthen literacy outcomes, and build schoolwide capacity.
🔎Parent Workshops
Strategic webinars and informational courses to support parents with the necessary information and tools to enhance their knowledge about literacy development and instruction so they can support their children’s reading enjoyment and literacy development at home.
🔎Structured Literacy Instruction
Systematic, explicit virtual instructional sessions in reading and writing development to improve children’s literacy skills and empower them with the tools needed to continue to thrive as proficient readers.
My Approach
I strongly believe that systematic, explicit structured literacy instruction embedded in the science of reading is the best method to accelerate growth and achievement for ALL learners, especially struggling readers and those with Dyslexia. There are a lot of myths out there about the science of reading.
Literacy expert, Dr. Louisa C. Moats, indicates that “the body of work referred to as the “science of reading” is not an ideology, a philosophy, a political agenda, a one-size-fits-all approach, a program of instruction, nor a specific component of instruction. It is the emerging consensus from many related disciplines, based on literally thousands of studies, supported by hundreds of millions of research dollars, conducted across the world in many languages.” *
Understanding what the science of reading entails empowers educators with the skills and knowledge to effectively support struggling readers, regardless of the program and curriculum they are implementing. It also helps educators understand what kind of instruction will most likely work best for most students.
*Stuart, K. & Fugnitto, G. A Conversation about the science of reading and early reading instruction with Dr. Louisa Moats. Retrieved from https://www.collaborativeclassroom.org/blog/the-science-of-reading-with-dr-louisa-moats/
Why Work With Ms. Tagrid?
Experience & Training
✅26 years of experience in schools as a teacher, reading specialist, reading coach, and instructional specialist
✅Proven expertise in building strong relationships and developing teacher capacity through coaching and instructional support
✅Extensive experience designing and delivering strategic professional development in literacy content, pedagogy, and assessment for teachers, coaches, and school leaders
✅Specialized training in structured literacy, early years development, and whole-school improvement frameworks
Professionalism
All professional learning opportunities and instructional support is delivered with high levels of integrity, respect, and professionalism. All email communications and messages received via the website are highly regarded and receive prompt responses.
Data Informed Support
Grounded in assessment data and the latest research, Tagrid’s instructional sessions are highly impactful and supportive of all learners, particularly those who may struggle with language and foundational literacy skills.
High Quality Resources
All clients receive FREE access to high quality, research-based learning resources to use for continued practice and retrieval. Explore the current resources available on the website.
Reasonable Rates
Rates for services are aligned with the average rates charged for similar professional services. Tagrid collaborates with clients to establish the most reasonable and feasible payment plan while facilitating timely access to the needed support.
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🎉Trusted by teachers,
coaches & school leaders
“Ms. Tagrid Sihly led an early literacy professional learning series for our staff. Through this work the staff began to develop a deeper understanding about how students learn to read. Her workshops were centered around the latest research in literacy development. They were both informative and interactive. The staff loved them! Ms. Tagrid also shared a plethora of resources that teachers continue to use. Her knowledge and commitment to this work helped us shift our mindset.” – Maria Diaz, Principal of P.S. 024, Brooklyn, NY
“Tagrid provided exceptional professional leadership, equipping coaches to effectively support teachers and achieve meaningful instructional outcomes. She fostered a safe, collaborative learning environment through thoughtfully designed professional development, individualized support, and nonjudgmental feedback.”
— Sharon A. Palms, Literacy Coach
“Tagrid’s knowledge of teaching, coaching, literacy instruction, and the science of reading are among what makes her stand out in her commitment to excellence. She is a skilled professional developer and has created workshops for teachers, parents, principals, and district leaders.” — Evette Gonzalez, Deputy Director of Funded Programs, NYC DOE
“While working as a literary coach, I had the honor and pleasure of learning from and working with Tagrid Sihly, an expert instructional leader and literacy coach whose impact on teaching and learning has been exceptional. Tagrid led professional development sessions with confidence, clarity, and a deep knowledge of best practices in literacy instruction.” – Scott Freiberger, Assistant Principal
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