Lesley Paige Estes

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Schools don’t need more programs.

They need instruction that works—and systems that sustain it.

That’s where I come in.

I partner with schools and districts to strengthen literacy instruction through evidence-based practices, structured literacy, and high-impact coaching that translates directly to the classroom.

Why Schools Choose to Work With Me

    • MS in Education

    • Certified Dyslexia Therapist

    • Certified Structured Literacy Dyslexia Specialist (C-SLDS)

    • Certified Reading Specialist (K-12)

    • Founder & President of The Reading League Arkansas

    • Former National LETRS & LETRS EC Facilitator

    • 2,500+ hours of professional development delivered

    • Educators trained in 40+ states

  • My work is grounded in a simple belief:

    Professional learning should change what happens in a classroom.

    That’s why my approach focuses on:

    • Clear instructional routines

    • Structured literacy aligned to practices

    • Coaching cycles that support transfer

    • Systems that sustain growth over time

  • I believe every student deserves access to effective literacy instruction—and every educator deserves the support to deliver it with confidence.

    That belief drives every training, every coaching session, and every partnership.

  • I don’t just train teachers—I build instructional capacity

  • I bridge the gap between research and real classroom practice

  • I focus on implementation, not just information

  • I deliver coaching that leads to visible instructional change

If you’re looking for literacy support that goes beyond theory and leads to real instructional change, I’d love to partner with you.

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