Laura A-B

[Laura A-B @LauraAB83073]

@HeatherCato A7. Curriculum is a roadmap to provide an overview for a destination. Trust yourself and the data to determine if you take the direct route, move forward, or back it up. You can ensure learners arrive on time, but never get off the path.
@LitLearnLead

[Laura A-B @LauraAB83073]

@HeatherCato A6. Implications are always positive when given clear direction to accomplish a goal. This empowers educators to have exactly what they need for their students and in return the students see results in their academic autonomy.
#LitLearnLead

[Laura A-B @LauraAB83073]

@HeatherCato A4. Alignment takes many networks working together including teacher buy in on the system. Biggest challenge is there must be trust and belief that all stakeholders are working toward the same end goal. Student achievement!
#LitLearnLead

[Laura A-B @LauraAB83073]

@HeatherCato A5. Technology can easily house all the elements in a central location with clear direction on how to access and utilize the elements. If it is not formatted to engage educators in using the system it will not be beneficial. #LitLearnLead

[Laura A-B @LauraAB83073]

@HeatherCato A3. To ensure alignment there must be structure with a system that is easily accessible, clearly delivered, and user friendly. If it is not created to be used with assurance it will not have positive effects on all stakeholders.
#LitLearnLead

[Laura A-B @LauraAB83073]

@HeatherCato A2. Alignment ensures that information is not repeated in a way that will lose engagement of the learner. Knowing what has been taught and what will be taught will allow educators to assess gaps that need to be closed before moving forward.
#LItLearnLead

[Laura A-B @LauraAB83073]

@HeatherCato A1. Curriculum alignment should be a fluid continuum that flows and ebbs with the needs of all involved. I see it as a river with tributaries in all directions depending on what the learner and the educator need to be successful.
#LitLearnLead

[Laura A-B @LauraAB83073]

@HeatherCato A8: I am reading about one to one teacher coaching compared to PD that lacks follow up with the educator and the possible positive impact it could have on literacy learners. #LitLearnLead

[Laura A-B @LauraAB83073]

@HeatherCato A7: Staying current requires attention to detail by educating yourself and always assuming positive intent. #LitLearnLead

[Laura A-B @LauraAB83073]

@HeatherCato To communicate with others you must first learn to listen with an open mind. Only then will you be able to tailor your vision to the needs of those that must carry it to fruition. If others feel their voices are heard they will follow through. #LitLearnLead

[Laura A-B @LauraAB83073]

@HeatherCato Knowledge in your preferred field does not make you able to lead. Any leader must be able to attentively listen, observe, and move forward with a detailed plan holding all stakeholders best interests in the foreground. #LitLearnLead

[Laura A-B @LauraAB83073]

@HeatherCato A3: A public school literacy leader should have the ability to establish a collaborated effort toward growing the achievement for all students by fostering a balance between curriculum, teacher pedagogy, and student centered learning. #LitlearnLead

[Laura A-B @LauraAB83073]

@HeatherCato A4: Literacy/reading specialist has evolved to more than an extension of admin. to a highly knowledgeable partner for the educational journey of students by establishing individual plans based on collaboration, instruction, and data analysis. #LitLearnLead

[Laura A-B @LauraAB83073]

@HeatherCato A2: Trust must be earned through what I refer to as an emotional bank account. When you invest in an individual by establishing a relationship you are then able to make a withdrawal when you need their support. #LitLearnLead

[Laura A-B @LauraAB83073]

@HeatherCato A1: A literacy leader must be able to model their vision of literacy for others so they may follow by example to reach the intended goal. #LitLearnLead

[Laura A-B @LauraAB83073]

And let them read it over and over if they want. I forget to do this for myself. @TWULitandLearn and use hashtags #TWULitandLearn and #ReaderResponse

[Laura A-B @LauraAB83073]

The more I know my students the better I get at giving them what they need to learn. @TWULitandLearn and use hashtags #TWULitandLearn and #ReaderResponse

[Laura A-B @LauraAB83073]

Put music and movement to it and they shall learn. @TWULitandLearn and use hashtags #TWULitandLearn and #ReaderResponse

[Laura A-B @LauraAB83073]

A student’s literacy journey should always be their own depending on the path they choose. @TWULitandLearn and use hashtags #TWULitandLearn and #ReaderResponse

[Laura A-B @LauraAB83073]

@RyRy53_ @JonesAcademy1 Wow, looks like some of those kids were really excited.