Educators constantly strive for student success, but there is still an achievement gap. To help combat this, students need educational resources outside of the classroom, and home libraries can be just the thing.
Presented by Dr. Joyce Jamerson, National Director of Academic Planning and Solution Development, Scholastic
Presented by Dr. Jeannette Long, Academic Officer, Teacher Created Materials; and Jen Jump, Senior Academic Officer, Teacher Created Materials
Moderated by Heather Brooke, Vice President of Professional Learning, Teacher Created Materials
Presented by Kate Pechacek, K12 Strategic Advisor, TalkingPoints; and Kristie Werner, Senior Product Marketing Manager, TalkingPoints
Presented by Erskine Glover, Superintendent, Hillside Public Schools (NJ); Dr. Kelli Cedo, Senior Director of Early Learning and Title I, Norfolk Public Schools (VA); Tracey Allen, Family Operations Coordinator, Camden City School District (NJ); and Dr. Amanda Alexander, Chief Academic Officer, Scholastic
Moderated by Dwaine Millard, SVP, National Sales & Partnerships, Scholastic
Presented by Dr. Stephanie Stollar, Founder, Reading Science Academy; and Terrie Noland, Ph.D., CALP, Vice President of Educator Initiatives, Learning Ally
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 Kyle Farner, Assistant Principal, 27J Online Academy (CO); Kaisha Mathis, Director, THRIVE Learning Collaborative (OK); and Breauna C. Wall, Ed.D., CEO, CollaborativeEd Solutions
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
Presented by Karen L. Mapp, Ed.D., Professor of Practice, Harvard Graduate School of Education; Anne T. Henderson, Founder and Senior Consultant, National Association for Family, School, and Community Engagement (NAFSCE); and Jenni Brasington, National Director, FACE, Scholastic