Transformational
Teaching Model:

Elevating Teachers' Professional Knowledge
to Ensure Success for Every Student

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Congratulations

Beecher-Dunbar-Pembine School District was recognized as a High-Impact School District by the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction

The Schools of Recognition program, first launched in 2003, recognizes Title I schools significant strides in student growth and achievement. High-Impact schools serve a high percentage of economically disadvantaged students and have above-average achievement when compared to similarly situated schools.

"Achieving high impact—and earning recognition for it—is not about one-time initiatives. It’s the result of the district’s sustained commitment to equity, excellence, and innovation. Our district has been committed to ensuring that this comprehensive model is fully implemented with fidelity. The result is a transformation that uplifts every student, every classroom, and ultimately, the entire school community." Lynn Stankevich, District Administrator

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Upcoming Events

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For all of the following Professional Development Offerings in 2025-2026

Professional Development Offerings for
Instructional Coaches (Reading Specialists), Interventionists, Classroom Teachers, and Special Education Teachers

Unpacking the Active View of Reading
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Beyond the Simple View: Empowering Readers Through the Active View of Reading
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Unlocking the Power of Metacognition
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Developing Self-Regulated Learners
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Bringing Reading Research to Practice
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Evidence-Based Answers for K-5 Literacy Instruction
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Teaching with Task Cards
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Model Classroom Teacher Training
From One Classroom to Many: Accelerate Evidence-Based Practices
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Mon, Oct 20, 2025

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Tue, Aug 12, 2025

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Assisted Reading Intervention
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Tier 2 Intervention for First and Second Grade
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Starts Sep 19
250 US dollars
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Comprehension Focus Group Intervention
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Tier 2 Intervention for Grades 3 and Above
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Starts Oct 15
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Interactive Writing Intervention
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Tier 2 Intervention for Grades K-1
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Starts Jan 6, 2026
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Intervention Personalized Coaching
Coaching of Intervention Teachers by CIM Trainers
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Training in the
Comprehensive Intervention Model (CIM)

Ongoing Training and Support for
Administrators

Network of Literacy Adminstrators (NLA)
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Nov 5, 2025 and
Feb 11, & May 13, 2026

Training for Coaches and CIM Specialist
Trainers: Carla Soffos and Brian Reindl
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Wisconsin Coach and CIM Network
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Building Collective Knowledge Through Community, Connection, and Collaboration
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From 900 US dollars

Training and Support for
Instructional Coaches and CIM Specialists

National Coach & CIM Specialist Support
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Elementary Personalized Services
Tailored Professional Learning to Transform Literacy Instruction.
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Secondary Personalized Services
Tailored Professional Learning to Transform Instruction
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Wisconsin Curriculum Directors Meetings
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Curriculum Support: Build or Buy
Bringing Clarity and Coherence—Whether You're Creating or Adopting Curriculum
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Thur, Sep 18, 2025

Thur, Dec 4, 2025

Wed, Mar 11, 2026

Support Services for
Individuals and Districts

The Transformational Teaching Model Team

Elevating Teachers' Professional Knowledge to Ensure Success for All Students Across the Grade Levels

Developer and Trainer

Carla Soffos

Carla Soffos is an esteemed literacy coach, educator, and author with over 40 years of experience in elementary and literacy education. She currently serves as a Clinical Literacy Coach, where she specializes in training literacy coaches and specialists in the Comprehensive Intervention Model (CIM).

As a co-author alongside Dr. Linda Dorn and Dr. Adria Klein, Carla has penned influential professional texts such as:

Shaping Literate Minds: Developing Self-Regulated Learners
Teaching for Deep Comprehension: A Reading Workshop Approach
The Comprehensive Intervention Model: Nurturing Self-Regulated Readers Through Responsive Teaching

Her work emphasizes evidence-based practices, self-regulated learning, and literacy coaching. With decades of practical experience—from classroom teaching to district-wide coaching—Carla has dedicated her career to empowering teachers and transforming literacy outcomes for young learners.

csoffos@conwaycorp.net

Trainer and Coach

Brian Reindl

Brian Reindl is a seasoned literacy leader currently serving as Director for the Comprehensive Literacy Model for the state of Wisconsin. Brian, alongside Carla Soffos, trains literacy coaches in the Comprehensive Literacy Model (CLM) and intervention specialists in the Comprehensive Intervention Model (CIM).

With 25 years of experience in the field, he has served as a classroom teacher, interventionist, and building-level literacy coach before transitioning to district leadership. He has presented at conferences and institutes focused on close reading, literacy coaching, data-driven interventions, interactive read-aloud, assessment practices, and cross-disciplinary literacy integration.

His leadership continues to advance early intervention strategies and strengthen professional learning communities that uplift both educators and students district-wide.

brian@transformationalteaching.org

Literacy and Instructional Consultant

Caitlin Etten

Caitlin Etten is a seasoned educator and instructional leader with a B.A. in English, a Master’s in Education, and a graduate-level certificate in Instructional Design, along with specialized training as a literacy coach.

She has extensive experience working with school districts across Wisconsin, with a focus on strengthening instructional coaching practices and designing cohesive systems of support for educators and students.

Caitlin partners with schools to build sustainable, equity-driven professional learning structures that improve teaching and learning at scale. Her expertise in coaching, curriculum development, and systems design enables districts to align their goals, resources, and practices, creating a meaningful and lasting impact.

caitetten@gmail.com

Maureen has experience as a classroom teacher, Reading Recovery Teacher and Interventionist, Building Literacy Coach at the elementary level, District Literacy Coordinator, and professional developer. In addition to being a teacher and a Reading Recovery Teacher, she has a Reading Teacher and Reading Specialist license.

She earned her Master's degree in Reading from the University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh and obtained her PCL Coaching Certificate from Dr. Linda Dorn. She retired from the Beecher Dunbar Pembine School District in June of 2023 and continues to support the district.

Maureen brought a comprehensive literacy model for continuous school improvement to the Beecher-Dunbar-Pembine School District in 2009. She has over 35 years of experience in the field of education.

mmschiefe@gmail.com

Literacy and Instructional Consultant

Dawn Stiegert

Dawn is a seasoned educator and instructional leader with a B.S. in Elementary Education and Special Education, a Master’s in Elementary Literacy Education, and licenses as a Reading Teacher and Reading Administrator. Additionally, she has received specialized training as a Literacy and Instructional Coach, with an emphasis on Instructional Design.

She has been on the ground for 35 years as a special education, elementary, and middle school teacher, a building instructional and literacy coach, and a district math coach. She has presented at state conferences and national literacy institutes.

Dawn has experience working with school districts across Wisconsin and Michigan, partnering with districts to meet their personalized school improvement goals and providing sustainable and equity-driven professional learning. Her expertise with instructional coaching, strengthening teaching and learning, and designing units of study using backward design enables districts to align their goals, resources, and practices, creating evidence-based and lasting impact.

dawnsws@gmail.com

Literacy and Instructional Consultant

Maureen Schiefelbein