Attention School Administrators: The Fall Literacy Leadership Symposium is here in Grand Rapids!

In March, Reading Now Network (RNN) hosted the West Michigan Early Literacy Leadership Symposium at Western Michigan University. More than 600 educators from 26 counties gathered to focus on literacy. Participants learned how to implement the RNN Five Key Findings and explored the Instructional and School-Wide Essential Practices. The urgency and excitement surrounding the RNN Five Key Findings has resulted in a fall Literacy Leadership Symposium aimed to energize and inspire building and district administrators.

On October 3, 2017, educational service agencies in West Michigan are hosting the Literacy Leadership Symposium at Watermark Country Club in Grand Rapids. The symposium will feature Dr. Douglas Reeves. Dr. Reeves is the founder of the Leadership and Learning Center and has published numerous books including: “From Leading to Succeeding: The Seven Elements of Effective Leadership in Education” and “Transforming Professional Development Into Student Results.” Dr. Reeves will connect his international research on leadership and organizational effectiveness to Reading Now Network research.

The keynote sessions will focus on high impact leadership. Building and district administrators will gain insight on what strong leaders do to impact student achievement.

The structure of the event will provide participants with unique opportunities to:

• Develop knowledge and practical strategies
• Reflect on success stories and challenges from the field
• Collaborate with colleagues
• Build and extend professional networks

Superintendents who register for the Superintendent’s breakfast will have the privilege of conversing with Dr. Reeves on contemporary issues in education.

The foundation of RNN is collaboration. Building partnerships and learning from one another is the way to move West Michigan forward. Join forces with area leaders and discover the most impactful ways to improve early literacy and student achievement.

As the old African Proverb states “ If you want to go fast, go alone; if you want to go far, go with others.”

Click here to register now, you won’t want to miss this learning opportunity!

This blog post was written by Katie Momber, Early Literacy Coach for Kent ISD  and edited by Amanda Walma, Professional Learning Coordinator at Kent ISD.