Transformational
Teaching Model:
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WISCONSIN
Elevating Teachers' Professional Knowledge
to Ensure Success for Every Student
How We Support Schools
The Transformational Teaching Model is a research-based approach focused on empowering educators to meet the diverse needs of today’s learners. At its core, the model focuses on developing teacher knowledge and expertise to enable all students to reach their full potential in literacy.
We believe that teachers are the most powerful agents of change in education. When equipped with a deep understanding of literacy development, learning theory, instructional practices, and responsive teaching strategies, they can transform outcomes for every learner.
National Training Center
For Information on:
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Comprehensive Literacy Learning Network (CLLN)
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Summer Institute
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CIM or Coach Training outside the state of Wisconsin
Please visit www.soffosliteracy.com or
Contact Carla Soffos at csoffos@conwaycorp.net
Professional Development for
National and Wisconsin School Districts
Starts Sep 24
2,000 US dollars
Starts Jun 23, 2027
300 US dollars
Support for
Teachers, Coaches, and Interventionists
100 US dollars
Varies with Service
Wisconsin Training for
Comprehensive Intervention Model
Started Sep 16
250 US dollars
Starts Dec 16
250 US dollars
Starts Oct 14
250 US dollars
Ended
100 US dollars
Support for Wisconsin
Administrators and Leaders
Starts Sep 25
400 US dollars
NEW!
Ongoing Professional Learning for
Coaches, CIM Specialists, and CIM Teachers
Support Services for Wisconsin
Individuals, Schools, and Districts
Tailored Professional Learning and Coaching to Transform Instruction
The Wisconsin Transformational Teaching Model Team
Elevating Teachers' Professional Knowledge to Ensure Success for All Students Across the Grade Levels
Wisconsin Director
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.
