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by Dr. Julie Klingerman on May 6, 2021
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Although much is now known about the reading brain and what can (and should) be done to help all students reach their potential as readers and writers, the chasm between research and practice remains wide (Moats, 2014; Seidenburg, 2017). Among the barriers impeding progress is the challenge of creating change in educational systems. In order to create significant and sustainable change in any system, a well-planned, long-term effort by knowledgeable leaders is an absolute. Because educational systems are complex, the need for informed educational leaders is even more critical.
Non-negotiables in creating high-quality systems change
At the very heart of school transformation is solid Tier 1 instruction with commensurate professional development based on high-quality, research-based curricula. Well-chosen screening, benchmark, and progress monitoring assessments should drive data teams’ decision-making and subsequent placement of students in appropriate interventions, and the resultant informed decisions should lead to effective and structured universal instruction based on the essential components of literacy.
Voyager Sopris Learning’s Reading Rangers® is designed to work at all tiers to improve the essential skills of reading instruction through individualized and independent work. For students requiring more targeted intervention and feedback, Voyager Passport® K–5 literacy intervention provides increasing amounts of explicit and systematic instruction, including writing—all while students embark on a fun adventure!
Universal instruction and informed interventions are just two of the major components of rebuilding a school system to align with best practices. But where to begin?
First things first: Get the leadership team on board!
Perhaps you are a classroom teacher who understands the power of professional development and a well-chosen curriculum based on the science of reading. You clearly see the potential that exists in your students, and you are beginning to understand the kinds of decisions that need to be made in order to create a transformation within your classroom. You may be aware that your leadership team must be heavily involved in this transformation, but how can you even begin to talk with administrators about this kind of major systems change?
Suggested resources for opening conversations
As noted in the first part of this series, today’s school leaders must navigate high-stakes testing, shifting legislation, and, most recently, COVID—so these superheroes among us are likely quite busy and overwhelmed! With that in mind, you might consider using the resources outlined in the table below to help get the conversation started by presenting time-efficient yet powerful information to create a sense of urgency and excitement.
Additional in-depth resources for leadership teams will be discussed in an upcoming Edview 360 webinar with Melody Ilk, co-author of LETRS® for Administrators, and me.
The road to sustainable change is rarely an easy one. However, meaningful change can accelerate exponentially with informed decision-making at the leadership level. Now more than ever, teachers, students, and the communities in which they live are worth the commitment—in fact, for many subgroups of students, this commitment is an absolute lifeline. For a deeper dive, join us on Thursday, May 13, for the webinar “Help! How Do I Get My District Administrator or School Principal on Board With the Science of Reading?”
References
Moats, L. (2014). What teachers don't know and why they aren't learning it: Addressing the need for content and pedagogy in teacher education. Australian Journal of Learning Difficulties, 19(2), 75-91, doi:10.1080/19404158.2014.941093
Seidenburg, M. (2017). Language at the speed of sight: How we read, why so many can’t, and what can be done about it. New York, NY: Basic Books.
Julie Klingerman has worked in education for more than 34 years, during which she has been a classroom teacher, literacy coach, and reading specialist for primary and secondary students. She earned her doctorate in reading and literacy in 2016 and is an adjunct instructor of literacy for graduate students at Liberty University and Wilson College. Dr. Klingerman also is a national LETRS® (Language Essentials for Teachers of Reading and Spelling) trainer and an enthusiastic advocate for research-based professional development for all teachers.
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