Jan Burkins Professional Development

Dr. Jan Burkins is a leading voice in bridging the science of reading with balanced literacy practice, best known as co-author (with Kari Yates) of the bestselling Shifting the Balance: 6 Ways to Bring the Science of Reading into the Balanced Literacy Classroom. With 28 years of experience as a classroom teacher, literacy coach, district literacy leader, and state consultant for Georgia, Jan brings both deep research knowledge and practical classroom expertise to her professional development sessions. Rather than fuelling the debate between balanced literacy and the science of reading, Jan and Kari immersed themselves in the research to produce a concise, practical guide that integrates the most effective strategies from each perspective. Her PD offerings cover phonics, comprehension, and the instructional shifts that help every student become a confident reader.