Building a Literacy Vision: Implementation insights for leadership teams
April 1-2 I 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM CT
Check-in and breakfast 8:00 AM - 8:45 AM each day
The Westin Kansas City at Crown Center | 1 East Pershing Rd, Kansas City, MO
$199
Many educators know and are engaging in literacy practices aligned with the science of reading and are ready to implement system-wide change to ensure the best outcomes for all students. Our two-day symposium offers valuable knowledge-building opportunities, idea exploration, and practical reading science application to support implementation systems that promise literacy for all.
Designed to support school and district teams who are leading the charge, this event focuses on building a literacy vision to improve systems and instruction for every student.
Day 1: Tuesday, April 1 | 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Exploring Science of Reading Principles | 9:00 am - 10:30 am
Break | 10:30 am - 10:45 am
A Deep Dive into Implementation Science | 10:45 am - 12:00 pm
- Unpacking the research
- Examining why understanding reading science matters for all leaders
Lunch, provided on-site for all registrants | 12:00 pm -1:00 pm
Implementation Science in Action | 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
- Mapping the literacy implementation journey
- Identifying and launching bold leadership moves through the implementation phases
Break | 2:00 pm - 2:15 pm
From Research to Practice: Creating an aligned literacy ecosystem | 2:15 pm - 3:00 pm
- Margo Wright, MO Account Executive
- Andrea Young, KS Account Executive
Day 2: Wednesday, April 2 | 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Application: The Science of Reading and Implementation Science | 9:00 am -10:30 am
Break | 10:30 am -10:45 am
A Roadmap for Applying Reading Science Across All Tiers | 10:45 am -11:45 am
Teri Boezinger, Director of Curriculum and Instruction at Fort Dodge Community School District in Fort Dodge, IA, will highlight her district's science of reading journey. This will include insights on professional development, the integration of evidence-based resources, and their successful implementation to foster confident, proficient readers.
Lunch, provided on-site for all registrants | 11:45 am -12:45 pm
A Leadership Guide to Literacy Transformation | 12:45 am-1:45 pm
Sarah Mwangi, Assistant Superintendent, and Libbie Burd, Coordinator of Elementary Curriculum, both from Joplin Schools, will present the district’s literacy transformation. The pair will discuss efforts to strengthen foundational literacy skills by providing key professional learning initiatives, and aligned core instruction and tiered interventions. Attendees will learn the strategies they used to overcome challenges and lessons that led to meaningful improvements in student outcomes.
Break | 1:45 am -2:00 pm
Panel Discussion | 2:00 pm -3:00 pm
