Our Services

Empowering Teachers. Engaging Students. Elevating Outcomes.

At Dramatic Instructing, we provide research-based, classroom-tested solutions that address the real challenges teachers and schools face when it comes to reading fluency and comprehension.

Professional Development for Teachers

Teachers deserve practical training that reduces overwhelm and increases effectiveness. Our professional development sessions focus on:

  • Fluency Foundations – Learn strategies for rate, accuracy, phrasing, and expression that can be applied immediately in the classroom.

  • Comprehension Strategies – Evidence-based approaches that help students analyze texts, build background knowledge, and think critically.

  • Classroom Implementation – Techniques that fit seamlessly into existing curriculum and routines.

These sessions are designed to be interactive, engaging, and ready-to-use the next day. Teachers leave with tools they can apply right away—not just theory.

Literacy in Action: Fluency & Comprehension Through Theater

Our signature supplemental reading program combines research-based literacy instruction with the power of performance. Students practice fluency and comprehension while engaging in theater-based activities that spark motivation and confidence.

Each lesson includes:

  • Structured fluency practice

  • Targeted comprehension strategies

  • Collaborative, creative theater activities that practice the strategies taught

  • Built-in differentiation and assessments

The program is available as a scripted teacher edition that makes it easy to implement in any classroom.

Implementation Support

Professional development and resources are most effective when paired with ongoing support. We offer:

  • Coaching & Modeling – Support to help teachers feel confident using new strategies.

  • Planning Support – Guidance on aligning lessons with standards and pacing guides.

  • Community – Working together with other teachers to answer questions and offer guidance.

Speaking & Conferences

Founder Kimberly Ballou regularly presents at schools and educational conferences, sharing insights on reading fluency and comprehension. Sessions can be tailored to your school or district’s needs, ranging from keynote presentations to hands-on workshops.

Why Schools Choose Dramatic Instructing

  • Proven results: up to 2+ years of student growth in reading in a single year

  • Engaged students: struggling readers gain confidence and joy in reading

  • Supported teachers: practical strategies that reduce stress and increase impact

  • Stronger schools: improved scores, reduced intervention strain, and sustainable growth

Let’s Work Together

Whether you’re looking for teacher PD, a student program, or a full-school solution, Dramatic Instructing provides the expertise and tools to make lasting change.

Contact us today to learn how we can support your teachers and students.