A superintendent’s or principal’s role in fostering early literacy extends beyond setting a budget for materials and hiring the right teachers. They play a critical role in setting priorities, providing proper coaching for teachers, and ensuring equitable access. During the edLeader Panel “Supporting Literacy Success as a K-5 Leader,” education leaders detailed key practices for superintendents and principals to ensure effective literacy programs in their schools.
Presented by Dr. Carrie Willer, Director of Elementary Education (5K-5), Appleton Area School District (WI); Dr. Gyimah Whitaker, Superintendent, City Schools of Decatur (GA); Shanna Beber, Ed.S., Executive Director of Literacy, Louisiana Department of Education; and Marjorie Bottari, Director of Content Development, Heggerty
Kevin Baird, Chairman of the Global Center for College and Career Readiness, and Ruth Brus, National Faculty at the Center and Vice President of Learning Services at Meteor Education, explored these questions in the edLeader Panel “Best Leadership Practices: Managing Devices and Technology for Distraction-Free Learning.”