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We’re excited you’ll be joining us for these upcoming professional learning opportunities!  June 9th sessions are available exclusively to registered participants of the Language and Literacy Symposium. From June 10th –12th, all registrants of the Embracing Literacy: Soaring with Language and Literacy Conference are welcome to attend a wide range of engaging sessions designed to elevate language and literacy practices across our communities.

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Systems Leader Symposium. Leading with Literacy: Empowering Secondary Success Through Purposeful Leadership
Monday June 9, 2025 11:15am - 12:15pm MDT
Salon 6
Introduction:

Strong literacy leadership is essential for secondary academic success. This workshop equips school leaders, instructional coaches, and teacher leaders with the tools to drive meaningful literacy improvements. Participants will explore strategies to create a literacy-focused culture, set clear goals, and foster collaboration among educators.

Key focus areas include developing influence by prioritizing literacy across all content areas, leading intentionally through goal-setting and accountability, and aligning literacy goals with school improvement plans. Additionally, attendees will learn how to build teacher capacity through professional learning, coaching, and data-driven practices. Leaders will also be encouraged to model continuous growth, fostering a mindset of lifelong learning among educators.

This session will provide a roadmap for elevating instructional practices and empowering students to achieve their highest potential through practical strategies and actionable insights. Attendees will leave with actionable steps to implement and sustain school-wide literacy initiatives effectively.

Objectives:
  • Articulate the role of strong literacy leadership in supporting secondary academic achievement across content areas.
  • Develop strategies to establish a school-wide culture that prioritizes literacy and aligns with overall school improvement goals.
  • Apply goal-setting and accountability practices to lead intentional, literacy-focused instructional improvements.
  • Design systems of professional learning and coaching to build teacher capacity in evidence-based literacy practices.
  • Use data-driven approaches to monitor progress, inform instruction, and guide continuous school-wide improvement.

Credit Reflection Questions: Applying Learning to Practice
  • What new insights did you gain from the presentation, and how did they connect to your existing knowledge or experience?
  • In what ways did the presentation deepen or enhance your understanding of the topic?
  • How do you plan to apply what you learned in your work? Who will benefit from it, and what changes or improvements do you expect to see?

Speakers
avatar for Jeanne Schopf

Jeanne Schopf

Independent Consultant
For over three decades, Jeanne Schopf, M.Ed, NBCT, C-SLDI has devoted herself to enriching the lives of children as an educator and a prominent figure in state and national literacy. With a wealth of experience as a K-9 teacher, Literacy Coach, Reading Specialist, and Certified Dyslexia... Read More →
Monday June 9, 2025 11:15am - 12:15pm MDT
Salon 6

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