Audience:
Technical Assistance Providers
2219 | Building Leadership Capacity in the Science of Reading Through Facilitated Professional Learning
Hear how systemic changes in literacy practices require well-informed instructional leaders at the building and district level, given leaders’ impact on student outcomes. Discover changes in language and literacy practices, assessments, teacher training, parent engagement, and use of instructional materials that are aligned with Ohio’s plan to raise literacy achievement and Ohio’s dyslexia support laws. Learn about Ohio’s Literacy Improvement Pathway, additional resources for implementing the science of reading in K-5 buildings, and a plan for implementation of facilitated ongoing professional learning with coaching for building and district leadership.
RT33 | Statewide Virtual Professional Collaboratives - Distance Presents New Opportunities
Explore how leaders, staff, and stakeholders work together to drive implementation efforts through a statewide Virtual Professional Collaborative. Learn how this collaborative is addressing the unique challenges of virtual schools through coaching, professional development and data collection. Attend to gain awareness and experience how the Kansas Learning Network partnered with virtual schools and state department leaders across Kansas.
SP01 | Finding Your Leadership Style
Take the Leadership Compass assessment to identify which of four leadership styles you embody. Examine any weaknesses in your own leadership styles that you could supplement through cooperation with leaders who have complementary strengths. Discuss examples of your own advocacy experiences and identify ways in which that work could be enhanced by drawing on the different strengths of other leaders.