We often talk about fostering a mindset of continuous improvement in schools, but what does that mean, in reality, for academic coaches, administrators, and the schools they serve? How do we make that vision come to life in the day-to-day of our literacy work, so that we lead improvements in teaching that result in improvements in student learning?

In this 3-hour session, participants will explore these key questions by:

• Exploring the three goals of all instructional leaders, regardless of their role

• Articulating the role of the principal and coach, and where they overlap

• Learning about The Improvement Cycle and how it can look at the district, school, grade, and teacher level

• Practicing developing an Improvement Cycle for a problem of practice

• Hearing from a school principal and academic coach about how they use the Improvement Cycle to empower teachers to craft their own professional learning

The attendees will also be introduced to a follow-up topic on what leaders need to know about coaching the ‘science of reading’ in their schools in 2025 and beyond.

***4 HOURS TASL CREDIT***