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
Presented by Melissa Reed, Elementary Mathematics Coordinator, Birdville Independent School District (TX); and Chelsea Staton, Education Partnerships Associate, Texas, MIND Education
Presented by Dr. Robert R. Zywicki, Senior Director, Strategic Solutions Engineer, Renaissance Learning; and Julie Cobb, Director of Professional Services, Nearpod
Outcomes-based contracting (OBC) transforms traditional models, emphasizing results over processes. It’s a shift from districts considering the cost of a service to its worth in terms of its impact on student outcomes.
Presented by Kate Pechacek, K12 Strategic Advisor, TalkingPoints
Moderated by Heather Dooley, Senior Director of Brand Marketing and Communications, TalkingPoints
Presented by Dr. Scott Muri, Superintendent, Ector County Independent School District (TX); Brittany Miller, Ph.D., Managing Director, Outcomes-Based Contracting, Southern Education Foundation; and Sunil Gunderia, Chief Innovation Officer, Age of Learning