EdWeb - Closing the Literacy Gap: Effective Leadership and Proven Strategies for School Districts

About the Event

Nov. 26, 2024, 7:21 p.m.

We are in the midst of a literacy crisis. Roughly 40% of students nationwide struggle to read. Recent data from the National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP) reveals that nine- and 13-year-olds’ average reading scores declined by four points in the 2022-2023 school year compared to the 2019-2020 school year, and by seven points compared to 10 years ago. Improving literacy in school districts quickly and effectively will require a sense of urgency, transformative leadership, and a reliance on proven, research-based strategies. Join us for an edLeader Panel that brings together educational leaders and experts to share their experiences in transforming literacy outcomes in their district. Viewers hear proven strategies, innovative approaches, and real-world examples that have led to significant improvements in student reading and comprehension. You hear firsthand accounts of the challenges they faced, the initiatives they implemented, and the key factors that contributed to their success. Whether you are an educator, administrator, teacher, or anyone passionate about advancing literacy, this recorded edLeader Panel offers valuable insights to help you drive similar outcomes in your own schools. Presented by Briana Pulliam, District Structured Literacy Specialist, Hancock County Schools (KY); Jessica Shipman, Director of Curriculum and Instruction, Wyandotte Public Schools (MI); Sandra Rodriguez-Gomez, Assistant Superintendent, Hoboken Public School District (NJ); and Robin Zikmund, Dyslexia Advocate and Community Engagement Manager, Institute for Multi-Sensory Education (IMSE) Sponsored by Institute for Multi-Sensory Education (IMSE)

Topic: Reading, Writing
Grade: K-2, 3-5, 6+

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