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Wednesday, November 18, 2026 @ 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm EST
Planning Science of Reading Professional Learning in Michigan: From Mandate to Momentum
Presented by Julie Novak, Experienced Educator, State Literacy Director, Minnesota Department of Education; and Jennifer Wazlawik, Experienced Educator, READ Act Integration Lead, Minnesota Department of Education
Moderated by Maya Goodall, Former Educator, Current Chief Impact Officer, CORE Learning
Sponsored by CORE Learning
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Michigan’s professional learning requirement for K-5 teachers has opened the door to a new chapter in literacy. With more than one approved provider now available under PA 26, district and school leaders have the opportunity to choose the Science of Reading professional learning that best fits their teachers, their students, and their calendars.
How are leaders turning a mandate into momentum?
Join Minnesota literacy leaders for this practical, forward-looking edWebinar about building professional learning plans that last. Minnesota moved through a similar state approval process, and its leaders will share what they have learned along the way. Together, the presenters will explore how thoughtful provider choice supports teachers, strengthens classroom practice, and builds lasting impact for students.
This edWebinar will examine:
- Strong professional learning plans: What effective Science of Reading professional learning looks like from the perspective of state and district leaders
- The value of choice: Why having more than one approved PA 26 provider matters for Michigan districts
- Choosing the right partner: What leaders look for in a professional learning partner, and what makes the right partner a fit for their teams
- Flexibility that fits: How adaptable course length and scheduling can work with teachers’ calendars
- Supporting every learner: How professional learning can equip teachers to support Multilingual Learners and speakers of language varieties
- Growth in classrooms and leadership: The shifts in teacher mindsets, school leadership, and student learning that leaders are seeing
- Advice from the field: Guidance for Michigan district leaders as they plan for PA 26
You’ll walk away with real-world insight from leaders who have designed, selected, and supported Science of Reading learning for their teachers.
Designed for K-12 Michigan district and school administrators, literacy leaders, instructional coaches, curriculum leaders, and other education decision-makers, this edWebinar will help you plan professional learning that moves from requirement to results.
About the Presenters
Julie Novak, Experienced Educator, State Literacy Director, Minnesota Department of Education
Jennifer Wazlawik, Experienced Educator, READ Act Integration Lead, Minnesota Department of Education
About the Moderator
Maya Valencia Goodall is the Chief Impact Officer of CORE Learning and an education entrepreneur with more than 20 years of experience in bilingual literacy, language acquisition, and edtech. She co-created CORE’s Online Language & Literacy Academy (OL&LA), advancing a language-centered approach to Structured Literacy that supports Multilingual Learners, English variety speakers, and students with dyslexia. Prior to CORE, Maya co-founded Lingual Learning, later acquired by Rosetta Stone/Lexia, where she led development of the award-winning Lexia English program. She holds master’s degrees in education and applied linguistics and is passionate about honoring students’ diverse language backgrounds.
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For 25+ years, CORE has pioneered evidence-based and research-grounded professional learning experiences and school supports that equip educators with the tools they need to advance rigorous instruction, high-quality materials, and effective assessments. CORE partners with educators to strengthen the foundations of teaching and learning, ensuring all students experience a rigorous, relevant, and inclusive public education.