Session Resources
Superintendents examine critical leadership questions around structured literacy instruction. Session resources enhance discussions with national literacy experts. New resources are added as they become available.
Session 1, Jan. 19, 2022
Why is the implementation of the science of reading research a defining moment in our country, particularly with the impact of the pandemic in mind?
What powerful questions should superintendents ask themselves about establishing systems that ensure literacy is a human right that is transferred to every scholar they serve?
Session 2, Feb. 16, 2022
What does your kinder-ready and third grade reading data tell you?
What are your district’s past and/or current stragegies to address the need for student academic growth?
How are those strategies working for your educators and students?
Session 3, March 10, 2022
Investing In People Power
If literacy is vital, does it matter what literacy program is used if staff is trained appropriately?
With budget limitations, is the value greater in campus literacy coaches or in a district level literacy coordinator?
Session 4, March 30, 2022
We cannot leave reading to chance.
Why is it important to know what is and what is not the science of reading from a superintendent’s vantage point?
Understanding the science of reading and the brain.
Lessons learned from a superintendent with experience shifting to structured literacy instruction.
What heavy lifts are involved in shifting to structured literacy?
Session 6, May 18, 2022
Reflection Questions for Superintendents
Where are you in terms of change management as a leader?
If we know 95% of your students can be taught to read with effective instruction, what are the barriers preventing you from changing to the science of reading?
Session 7, June 24, 2022
What are your biggest takeaways from the Literacy Champions sessions?
What declarations will you make to yourself and those you serve?
What barriers do you foresee that might prevent this change in your district?
What support do you need to achieve your literacy goals?
What next steps do you recommend for the Literacy Champions ECHO?
The Knowledge Gap by Natalie Wexler
Why So Many Kids Struggle to Learn by Natalie Wexler
The Puzzling Gap In Research On Writing Instruction by Natalie Wexler
States That Want To Boost Literacy Should Keep An Eye on Texas by Natalie Wexler
The Science of Reading (Putting All Of The Pieces Together) by Dr. Allison Peck
The Knowledge Gap: What it is and how to narrow it. By Natalie Wexler