K12 Coalition Acquires Keys to Literacy and Professional Development Institute, Furthering Mission to Drive Positive Student Outcomes

Major moves address urgent needs of educators and school districts with expanded portfolio of flexible, proven solutions.

CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va., Oct. 14, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- K12 Coalition™ has acquired Keys to Literacy (KTL) and Professional Development Institute (PDI), uniting with two of the nation's most respected leaders in literacy curriculum and professional learning. These acquisitions are rooted in a shared belief that the key to solving the biggest challenges in education, from improving student literacy outcomes to retaining talented teachers, is to invest in the people in the classroom. By combining strengths, K12 Coalition continues its mission to build a single, outcomes-driven ecosystem that gives schools and districts a clear path forward, providing educators with proven, flexible, and scalable solutions designed to meet them where they are and help them succeed.

With decades of experience and active educator-founders, K12 Coalition has been a connector across a wide spectrum of educational domains, including teacher certification and test preparation through iteach™ and Passage Preparation™, professional learning and continuing education courses under its Teaching Channel™ offering, K-8 ELA curriculum (RedThread™), summer school curriculum (RISE Summer Learning Program™), teacher and leader coaching and development, and school and district consulting services. Each solution addresses specific areas of need within schools and districts, coming together under one umbrella to be a holistic partner for educators and students across the country.

With the addition of Keys to Literacy's evidence-based programs in 500+ districts and PDI's 380,000+ teacher enrollments across 116 courses, K12 Coalition is one of the nation's most comprehensive education partners, supporting teachers and leaders at every stage to deliver lasting student growth.

K12 Coalition's expansion strengthens its commitment to solving the teacher shortage and setting educators up for success by:

• Elevating the Profession: Providing solutions that are built for the real-world classroom, focusing on practical, effective strategies that empower teachers and get results.
• Simplifying the System: Offering districts a single, outcomes-driven partner for a broad range of professional learning needs, streamlining the vendor selection process.
• Scaling What Works: Bringing proven instructional strategies, self-paced courses, and expert coaching to more schools, faster, ensuring impactful professional development is accessible to all.

"These acquisitions are a direct response to the urgent needs we hear from educators and leaders every single day," said Adam Hall, President of K12 Coalition. "By uniting our team with Keys to Literacy and Professional Development Institute, we're creating a powerful, single source of support for districts navigating complex challenges. This underscores our commitment to putting teachers and students first, delivering on our mission to support educators from preparation programs through every stage of their careers, and to improve outcomes for students across the country."

The acquisition of Keys to Literacy comes at a time of great need, with 40 percent of fourth graders operating below the Basic Level of the Nation's Report Card (NAEP) as of 2025. As a trusted name in education, KTL specializes in professional development grounded in the Science of Reading, with a focus on reading comprehension, vocabulary, writing, and foundational literacy skills. Its acclaimed workshops, coaching, and resources provide educators with practical, research-based tools they can apply immediately, work that now integrates seamlessly with K12 Coalition's RedThread Literacy Program and complements the Science of Reading-aligned LIFT™ professional development program.

"Keys to Literacy was founded on the belief that every teacher deserves the tools to be a literacy hero for their students. We've seen firsthand what a difference the right training can make," said Keys to Literacy Founder Joan Sedita. "By joining forces with K12 Coalition, we can build on that impact and bring evidence-based literacy training to even more teachers and classrooms across the country."

For over 20 years, Professional Development Institute has supported educators nationwide. Its flexible, self-paced online courses tackle real classroom needs, from classroom management to differentiated instruction and technology integration. As part of K12 Coalition, PDI will be a valuable extension of its professional learning portfolio, increasing the organization's professional learning footprint in California and beyond, helping to drive better student outcomes.

"I built PDI over 28 years on a simple but powerful idea: professional learning should be designed to support teachers and improve student outcomes in the classroom," said Connie Ryan, PDI Founder & President. "It should fit the very busy lives of teachers while helping them grow professionally. Joining K12 Coalition feels like a natural extension of that purpose. Together, we can pour that same passion into supporting even more teachers and meaningfully change the trajectory for countless students."

In a time when education faces more demands than ever, there's power in coming together around what works. Discover solutions that fit your district's goals and support teachers where it matters most. Explore K12 Coalition's portfolio of research-backed professional learning, scalable coaching, and practical instructional strategies, all designed to help your students succeed. Visit https://k12coalition.com/ to learn more.

About K12 Coalition
K12 Coalition is a collective of specialized education products and services with a common mission to provide a great education for every student in every classroom every day. The company offers deep expertise in solving five macro K-12 education challenges: teacher certification, professional learning, literacy and math curriculum, accelerated student learning through summer school, and district support, including strategic planning and consulting. 

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