Jason Stragand, Ed.D.

Interim Executive Director @wiu07; Adjunct Professor @setonhill; @LexiaLearning LETRS facilitator; published author

[Jason Stragand, Ed.D. @JasonStragand]

Progress Begins with Listening.

At WIU7, listening is becoming action: stronger partnerships, greater transparency, a 120-Day Strategic Action Plan, and new opportunities for collaboration.

Grateful for our employees and district partners. Progress is a shared accomplishment.

[Jason Stragand, Ed.D. @JasonStragand]

I’m honored to begin serving as Interim Executive Director of the Westmoreland Intermediate Unit. My sincere thanks to the WIU7 Board of Directors for this opportunity. I’m committed to listening, building trust, and serving our students, staff, and school districts.

[Jason Stragand, Ed.D. @JasonStragand]

60 reading specialists attending this event from across @WIU07 county! You can still attend; message me if interested. Special focus on data and assessment. @GLSDwildcats @pattanupdates will be presenting. #Reading #scienceofreading #readingcommunity

[Jason Stragand, Ed.D. @JasonStragand]

Just weeks away! Join us for the Reading Specialist Winter Job Alike on Fri, Dec. 13, 2024 @WIU07

We welcome out of county folks!

Feature presenters: @pattanupdates Heather Poremba & @GLSDwildcats Reading Specialists, sharing expertise on assessment & data.

Register now!

[Jason Stragand, Ed.D. @JasonStragand]

Visited a 1st-grade class @Yough_SD and saw the science of reading in action! @PetkeJanelle uses articulatory gestures for phonemes, giving students a multisensory, evidence-based approach to literacy. Huge thanks to Dr. Skorvan for the invite—so inspiring! #LiteracyMatters

[Jason Stragand, Ed.D. @JasonStragand]

Just weeks away! Join us for the Reading Specialist Winter Job Alike on Fri, Dec. 13, 2024 @WIU07

We welcome out of county folks!

Feature presenters: @pattanupdates Heather Poremba & @GLSDwildcats Reading Specialists, sharing expertise on assessment & data.

Register now!

[Jason Stragand, Ed.D. @JasonStragand]

Thrilled to have led a professional learning experience with incredible educators @WIU07 today. Dove into the power of oral language development, exploring its vital role in boosting reading comprehension. Inspiring, the commitment to empowering young learners through language!

[Jason Stragand, Ed.D. @JasonStragand]

First time podcast experience @WIU07 😎😎 Check out the bitly in the retweet and listen to me talk fluency (only 12 min). #comment #repost #SoR #structuredliteracy

[WIU07 @WIU07]

In this Pulse Check, WIU Student Services Supervisor @JasonStragand explores reading fluency and asks the question, "agree or disagree?" How should we approach this big idea in reading?
https://t.co/ceYvmpZ72W

[Jason Stragand, Ed.D. @JasonStragand]

Thanks @WIU07 for taking some pictures of this highly anticipated conversation. I cannot wait to see principals replicating the success experienced at Yough Intermediate School. Stay tuned, more to follow! Twenty middle school leaders attended this workshop. 😎

[WIU07 @WIU07]

In today's "Reading Fluency and its Connection to Reading Comprehension" workshop, facilitated by @JasonStragand, middle school principals gained practical tools to implement school-wide initiatives that support long-term educational success.

[Jason Stragand, Ed.D. @JasonStragand]

Started year 2 of @LexiaLearning #LETRS @WIU07 with @hasd_district reading specialists. They are a DYNAMIC group of teachers who support reading remediation that connects to the science of reading. They keep me on my toes by asking great questions. 👀

[Jason Stragand, Ed.D. @JasonStragand]

Hands down, background knowledge was affirmed, new learning happened, and misconceptions were demystified. I’m available to do the same kind of professional learning at your school or district through @WIU07 DM or email me.

[Jason Stragand, Ed.D. @JasonStragand]

Fantastic first week back to school “dashboard” starting Monday: K-12 district-wide Science of Reading @MPASDVikings Upper-elementary Morphology Instruction @hasd_district and @LexiaLearning Oral Language Development @CatholicAccent I’m thrilled and honored.

[Jason Stragand, Ed.D. @JasonStragand]

Fantastic first week back to school “dashboard” starting Monday: K-12 district-wide Science of Reading @MPASDVikings Upper-elementary Morphology Instruction @hasd_district and @LexiaLearning Oral Language Development @CatholicAccent I’m thrilled and honored.

[Jason Stragand, Ed.D. @JasonStragand]

Unveiling the 24-25 @WIU07 #structuredliteracy professional learning schedule that includes content from the five big ideas in reading AND all EIGHT @LexiaLearning #LETRS units! I am beyond excited to finally release this. We welcome out of county educators😎

[Jason Stragand, Ed.D. @JasonStragand]

First day back with my @WIU07 team, and it was awesome! Ended the day in collab with @DrRMHenderson and a thought-provoking jigsaw activity @Doug_Lemov @TeachLikeAChamp “Gathering Data on Student Mastery” #studentengagement #data

[Jason Stragand, Ed.D. @JasonStragand]

Unveiling the 24-25 @WIU07 #structuredliteracy professional learning schedule that includes content from the five big ideas in reading AND all EIGHT @LexiaLearning #LETRS units! I am beyond excited to finally release this. We welcome out of county educators😎

[Jason Stragand, Ed.D. @JasonStragand]

Thrilled to present @NorwinSD on reading comprehension, the most intrinsically complex concept of the big 5 ideas in reading, for their K-12 leadership team! I’m available to provide the same opportunity for your school or district. Message me with an inquiry!

[Jason Stragand, Ed.D. @JasonStragand]

Calling all schools and districts, the @WIU07 has piloted and now offering its reimagined @PADeptofEd approved, Educator Induction program. Its boasts 3 different instructional pathways, supporting teachers to nurses and all job types in between!

[Jason Stragand, Ed.D. @JasonStragand]

@ThomasRalston2 @bdalthof @balthof @PittEducation Congratulations Dr. Althof! Huge accomplishment!

[Jason Stragand, Ed.D. @JasonStragand]

I have the pleasure and honor to present @pattanupdates Secondary Literacy Summit in Harrisburg on May 29. I’ll be sharing research on reading comprehension strategy instruction, background knowledge and cognitive load with struggling readers in grades 3-12.

[Pam Kastner @liv2learn]

Will you be one of the lucky 18 participants?! There are only 18 openings left for PaTTAN's Secondary Literacy Summit, May 29, 2024 at PaTTAN Harrisburg!!

What an opportunity to learn from the nation's best secondary researchers and Pennsylvania's stand-out secondary educators and administrators.

There is still time! Will you be one of the lucky 18?

Register here: https://t.co/6ciFMh48Vd

[Jason Stragand, Ed.D. @JasonStragand]

Powerful day @WIU07 hosting the FIRST county-wide reading specialist job alike. 65 specialists attended the event that included structured networking, research sharing, problem solving and a dyslexia panel discussion. Couldn’t be more proud!

[Jason Stragand, Ed.D. @JasonStragand]

Three inductees presented their action research and have successfully completed their two-year induction journey @WIU07. If your school or district needs options for induction, contact me. We have three different pathways. 😎

[Jason Stragand, Ed.D. @JasonStragand]

Are you a Pennsylvania public/nonpublic school or preschool and looking for Educator Induction options for your new employees? Look no further! The @WIU07 is offering an option for SY 24-25. Check out the flyer, contact me, and let's chat.