Educational Consulting · Advocacy · Professional Development
Strong talkers become strong readers.
Children's oral language — vocabulary, sentence structure, and the ability to tell and follow a story — is one of the strongest predictors of later reading comprehension. Fidelity helps school districts, educators, and families build that foundation on purpose, from preschool through elementary school.
- Led by a certified speech-language pathologist
- Grounded in the Science of Reading
- PreK – Grade 5
The Research
Reading comprehension rests on two pillars.
The Simple View of Reading (Gough & Tunmer, 1986) describes comprehension as the product of word recognition and language comprehension. If either one is weak, understanding suffers — no matter how strong the other is. Many programs focus on decoding. We make sure the language side grows just as deliberately.
See how it works
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Illustrative model only — not a diagnostic tool.
Birth–8
The years when oral language grows fastest — and when intentional teaching has the biggest payoff.
Grade 3+
When texts shift from “learning to read” to “reading to learn,” and language gaps start to show.
Every day
Conversation, read-alouds, and back-and-forth talk are the most powerful — and most available — tools.
The Fidelity Learning Curriculum
Six strands of the language system.
Each strand is taught explicitly, practiced through play and talk, and woven into read-alouds and content learning.
Vocabulary
Rich, robust word learning — Tier 2 words, word families, and the “word consciousness” that keeps kids curious.
Syntax & Grammar
Understanding and building complex sentences with connectives like because, although, and unless.
Narrative & Discourse
Retelling, story grammar, and explaining — the structures children need to follow longer texts.
Background Knowledge
Knowledge-building text sets in science and social studies so new words land in meaningful context.
Listening Comprehension & Inference
Asking and answering “why” and “how” questions, predicting, and reading between the lines — out loud first.
Phonological Awareness
Rhyme, syllables, and sounds — the bridge that connects spoken language to printed words.
PreK: Talk, Play, Wonder
- Interactive read-alouds with built-in conversation prompts
- Playful vocabulary routines tied to themed units
- Rhyme, song, and syllable games for phonological awareness
- Simple retelling with picture supports
K–2: Building the Bridge to Print
- Explicit Tier 2 vocabulary instruction alongside phonics
- Sentence-building and oral sentence combining
- Story grammar maps and structured retells
- Knowledge-rich text sets read aloud above students' decoding level
Grades 3–5: Language for Learning
- Academic vocabulary and morphology (prefixes, suffixes, roots)
- Complex syntax and text-structure instruction
- Inference and comprehension-monitoring through discussion
- Accountable talk and oral-to-written explanation
Services
Educational consulting, professional development, and advocacy.
Customized support for schools, organizations, educators, and families serving children from preschool through elementary school.
Educational Consulting
Align your PreK–5 literacy plan so language comprehension gets the same attention as foundational skills.
- Curriculum review & gap analysis
- Implementation roadmaps
- Screening & progress-monitoring guidance
- Program design for early intervention & special education
Professional Development & Training
Workshops in early intervention, early childhood education, special education, and speech-language development.
- PD workshops & in-service trainings
- Lesson routines & read-aloud guides
- Coaching & mentorship for educators and SLPs
- Small-group & intervention supports
Advocacy & Family Support
Guidance for navigating systems of care and education — and simple, joyful ways to build language at home.
- Family workshops (in person & virtual)
- Help navigating IEPs & early intervention
- Read-aloud & conversation routines by age
- One-on-one parent consultations
How We Work Together
From first call to lasting change.
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Discovery Call
A free 10-minute call to learn your goals, your students, and where you are today.
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Design
We tailor the curriculum, training, and materials to your staff, schedule, and community.
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Train & Coach
Hands-on professional development and coaching help educators feel confident from day one.
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Measure & Refine
We track language and comprehension growth together and adjust along the way.
SERVICES
Educational Consulting.
Advocacy.
Professional Development.
Educational consulting, advocacy, and professional development led by Fidelia Schnarr, M.S., CCC-SLP, a subject matter expert in early intervention, early childhood education, special education, and speech-language development.
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