This workshop focuses on guiding participants through the strategies and best practices for adopting a rigorous literacy curriculum that leads to equitable outcomes for all students. Delve into strategic approaches for evaluating existing resources and identifying needs through a curriculum audit. Explore how to leverage audit findings to make informed curriculum adoption decisions through interactive and experiential activities. Consider how to foster and plan for a culture of collaboration, professional development opportunities, and ongoing support and coaching. We will also discuss the value of building networks with other districts and schools using similar resources to support shared learning and continuous improvement.
Participants will:
- Understand how to use tools to evaluate existing literacy resources with an equity lens and identify gaps to guide curriculum decisions.
- Design an actionable implementation plan that addresses collaboration within and between schools, stakeholder buy-in, effective resource use, and professional learning.
- Identify approaches for providing ongoing coaching, professional development, and cross-district collaboration.
