Jen Allen
Jen Allen has over 25 years of education experience. She began her career as a high school English teacher before transitioning to assistant principal. She worked as a director for instructional support services and secondary education and spent the last six years of her K–12 career as an assistant superintendent for curriculum and instruction. After retiring from public education, she joined NWEA as a professional learning consultant. Jen received her BA in English and MA in education from Truman State University in Missouri. She completed her educational specialist coursework at the University of Missouri-Columbia, and she earned her educational doctorate from Saint Louis University.Posts by author
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Reading differentiation made easy
MAP Reading Fluency now includes Coach, a virtual tutor designed to help students strengthen reading skills in as little as 30 minutes a week.
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Dyslexia 101
Learn more about dyslexia with the on-demand version of our webinar Straight facts on dyslexia: What the research actually tells us.
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Put the science of reading into action
The science of reading is not a buzzword. It’s the converging evidence of what matters and what works in literacy instruction. We can help you make it part of your practice.
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Support teachers with PL
High-quality professional learning can help teachers feel invested—and supported—in their work.