Working with district offices and classrooms alike, Dreamland Reading provides school districts with exceptional support for improving literacy outcomes. Our express purpose is to give teachers and leaders the expert understanding of the science of reading, so they can take ownership of the instruction and infuse daily activities with their own enthusiasm and knowledge, and encourage the creativity of their students. We provide effective solutions to repair the learning loss from the pandemic.
Benjamin Scherz Ed.M – Founder
Dreamland Reading is the consulting practice of Benjamin Scherz. After graduating from Harvard Graduate School of Education, Ben taught SPED, 5th grade, 1st grade and worked as a reading coach. He has spent nearly 20 years consulting in schools across the country, supporting improved reading outcomes, working in both rural and urban schools. He launched Dreamland Reading to reinvigorate elementary schools with creativity and the science of learning.
Get in touch. We would love to hear from you: Ben@dreamlandreading.com
“Whether during data meetings, planning sessions, or class walkthroughs, Ben has the students’ best interest at the forefront of everything he does. Ben is knowledgeable, supportive, and positive in his interactions with administration, coaches, teachers, and students. Ben knows best practices and is up to date on current research. He can not only talk about the research and theory, but he can also model the strategies in the classroom. He sets goals for teachers and students to strive for and then supports them in their journey to reaching those goals. Ben is a change agent.”
Kristina M. – Reading coach
Previous Work
Weymouth, MA – Worked with the Assistant Superintendent to design professional development workshops focused on the science of reading, coaching and small group differentiated instruction. Supported a team of coaches in all elementary schools to transform how teachers used data to modify instructional practice and classroom routines.
Read an article published by Weymouth Public Schools.
Everett Public Schools – Worked with Everett Public School leadership to design a model of school improvement across all elementary schools in the district. Supported the leadership and teachers at the Keverian School to select program materials, implement highly effective instructional strategies and facilitate data meetings three times a year. In two years, the school jumped from a poorly performing Level 3 school to a high performing Level 1 school.
Read the Rennie Center case study of the Everett Public schools and the implementation process.
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