rit. Learning & Consulting — Minneapolis
Educational therapy and coaching for kids and grown-ups who learn differently. The podcast and the zine are for everyone — free, always.
Why rit. works
I'm Erin Carroll — a clinically trained reading specialist, educational therapist, Columbia University graduate, and a former student who navigated school with ADHD. I know firsthand the challenges of succeeding with executive functioning difficulties. I also know that with the right interventions and proven systems, academic excellence is achievable for every learner.
Though executive function coaching has many long-term benefits, I'm most proud of the enthusiasm for learning my work instills in students.
Meet your coach, Ms. Erin
I've helped children across the country make significant academic strides in just one school year. These writing samples show several areas of improvement from two of my students, including:
Twelve years with neurodivergent kids taught me the thing this whole practice stands on: differences aren't deficits to fix. They're the terrain we teach on. Shame is a dangerous thing — so we work without it.
All of my work is rooted in the belief that every child:
it isn't always easy — but it is just a difference
Services
Whether you are seeking 1:1 support, executive functioning coaching, caregiver support, or a consultation, I provide tailored solutions to best support your needs.
Reviews
"Working with Erin has changed the trajectory of literacy and learning for my children. We are so grateful for her knowledge, patience, and understanding of children with learning differences, both in the school and home setting. She expertly incorporates executive functioning work with literacy in a comprehensive, holistic approach. Could not recommend highly enough!!"
— Kristin England, caregiver · Google review
"Erin Carroll is phenomenal. A consummate professional with deep expertise and an authentic commitment to student learning, she galvanized during her tenure in our community, offering insight, wisdom, and leadership that allowed children and adults to flourish."
— school administrator
"she has a heart for outliers"
— from Erin's professional references
The traditional approach to isolated skills-based tutoring, intervention, and coaching rarely closes the gap. These methods are often deficit-driven and seldom consider the cyclical relationship between learning differently and the rest of the child's world.
rit. is the only holistic and integrated learning program that incorporates all necessary elements of deep learning acquisition. It was designed for children with learning differences but supports every type of learner. It is uniquely rooted in the belief that caregiver and educator education is equally, if not more, important in addressing our global educational crisis.
An inclusive podcast for kids
A read-aloud podcast made for every child, dedicated to children who may learn, think, feel, or look different. Every episode is a picture book read slowly, with room to wonder.
Free, always.
For caregivers & educators
You're in the room, not the waiting room. Every family leaves with language that works at the kitchen table — and one small thing to try this week.
Trainings & curricula
It's the brain's management team — working memory holding the plan, flexible thinking adjusting it, self-control keeping you pointed at it. When a child's team is understaffed, they don't need more willpower. They need tools, and someone who doesn't grade them for needing tools.
Phonological & phonemic awareness · spelling, reading, writing · handwriting · math processes · growth mindset · mindfulness · language of math · social-emotional learning · executive functioning.