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Essential Insights for Educational Leaders

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Guiding professional learning strategies for bold literacy transformation 

Professional learning is one of the largest and most impactful investments a school or district can make to build a transformative literacy plan. 

During this edWeb session, Laura Stewart, our Chief Academic Officer, explores the critical questions educational leaders need to address when planning professional learning initiatives. Laura also shares the process for developing effective professional learning strategies to impact instruction and drive student outcomes.

Watch the on demand webinar to:

  • Gain insight into leadership strategies that drive effective literacy instruction
  • Discover key factors that ensure professional learning initiatives are engaging, impactful, and sustainable
  • Engage with the big questions every educational leader must address to make effective professional learning decisions
  • Learn about the journeys of educational leaders in creating professional learning plans
  • Access our eBook, The Courage to Lead Literacy, a blueprint for creating and implementing sustainable change in your school or district

Watch the on-demand webinar and gain valuable insights for creating impactful professional learning plans for 2025 and beyond.

 

"This session reinforced the importance of leadership in professional development. It's so crucial for teacher success."

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Meet your Webinar Facilitators

Laura Stewart

Laura Stewart

Chief Academic Officer, 95 Percent Group

Laura Stewart is an educator and organizational leader. She has served as a teacher, administrator, adjunct professor, and director of numerous professional development initiatives around the country. 

Before joining 95 Percent Group, Laura was the Chief Innovation Officer with The Reading League and the Chief Academic Officer for Professional Development at Highlights for Children. She presents nationally and internationally and is a published author. Laura’s passion is empowering educators to positively impact ALL students and ultimately change the course of literacy achievement in this country. 

Ken Kirby

Ken Kirby

AL Regional Literacy Leadership Specialist

A passionate educator, Ken began his career as a Kindergarten teacher before serving as a building-level Alabama “Reading First” Coach.  Later, as a Regional Literacy Specialist (RLS) with the Alabama Reading Initiative, he supported multiple districts in northeast Alabama.  In 2017, as K-12 School Improvement Specialist for Marshall County Schools, he supported reading, math, science, and overall school improvement initiatives across twelve schools.   

Ken has recently supported sixty K-3 schools across north central Alabama as a Regional Literacy Leadership Specialist (RLLS) for nine school districts, managing elementary curriculum, assessment, Science of Reading implementation, student-centered coaching, and impactful processes supporting the MTSS framework.