8 Considerations for Leading Literacy Change

<p>What does training for a marathon have to do with reforming districtwide literacy instruction? In the final episode of Season 2, <em>Why Words Matter</em>, we share the words and insights of Region 8's Comprehensive Literacy State Development Grantee, Kent City Schools, as they lead their district in growing a literacy program based in the Science of Reading. Join Karen Rumley, Rachel Yohn, and Kristin Garner in a candid conversation with our own Annette Gross, as they share the what they've learned about defining a district vision, looking for the good, having a plan (and yet, being flexible), and so much more.</p> <p>Co-host: Annette Gross, Regional Early Literacy Specialist</p> <p>About our Guests: Rachel Yohn and Kristin Garner (Literacy Coaches) and Karen Rumley (Director of Instructional Programs), Kent City Schools, Ohio K-12 CLSD grant recipient&nbsp;</p> <p><br></p> <p><u>Additional Resources</u>:</p> <p><a href="https://www.apmreports.org/episode/2018/09/10/hard-words-why-american-kids-arent-being-taught-to-read">Hard Words: Why Aren't Kids Being Taught to Read?</a> (Podcast, ~45min)</p> <p><a href="https://www.voyagersopris.com/blog/edview360/2019/10/16/lets-understand-what-reading-scie"><strong>Of ‘Hard Words’ and Straw Men: Let’s Understand What Reading Science is Really About</strong></a><strong> </strong>(Article)</p> <p><a href="http://education.ohio.gov/Topics/Learning-in-Ohio/Literacy/Comprehensive-Literacy-State-Development-Grant">Ohio's Comprehensive State Literacy Development Grant</a> (PDF)</p>