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Joan Sedita

Keys to Literacy

Joan Sedita is the founding partner of Keys to Literacy(opens in a new window), a teacher training company based in Danvers, MA specializing in grades 4-12 literacy. She has been an educator and nationally recognized teacher trainer for over 30 years. Joan worked at the Landmark School in Massachusetts for 23 years as a teacher, supervisor and principal. She was also founder of the Landmark College Preparation Program, and director of the Landmark Outreach Program. Joan was one of three Lead Trainers in MA for the NCLB Reading First Program. She is also a National LETRS author and trainer, a member of the Praxis National Reading Advisory Board, and an adjunct instructor at Fitchburg State College. Joan received her M.Ed. in Reading from Harvard University and her B.A. from Boston College. Joan has authored the following books: “The Key Three Routine: Comprehension Strategies”; LETRS Module 11 “Writing: A Road to Reading Comprehension” (co-author with Louisa Moats); “Active Learning and Study Strategies Using Kurzweil 3000”; “The Landmark Study Skills Guide”. Additional information about Joan’s publications, training, and resources can be found at the Keys to Literacy website.

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