Description

Literacy data is everywhere, as are the tools to generate and analyze them. But often, there are so many data points they become overwhelming.  In CoachELA '25- '26, literacy teams will be treated like the rock-stars they are as they learn how to untangle their K-3 literacy data and execute more data informed decisions at all levels of your system.  This series is specifically intended for elementary level literacy teams, with a K-3 focus.

IMPORTANT: Learning is stronger and implementation is often easier when a team attends together.  For this reason, please register a team of colleagues to attend together (minimum of 2 people per school).  Consider the individual roles suggested below (please note that some individuals may hold more than one role): 

Decision Maker/Administrator: change is often the most meaningful and sustainable when someone with the authority to direct time, money, and staff participants in the learning and brings it to scale.  An administrator is required to attend.

Data Strategist: an individual who can access the data for all grade levels and knows how to maneuver within the data system is crucial in this learning.

Title/Interventionist and Special Ed Representation: these educators and leaders are imperative to help align data sources and instruction across all tiers so that all students receive the literacy support they need.

Grade Level Teacher Leader or Coach: this individual is often the engine that drives data based-decision making so that educators can be most effective and efficient with their time and energy.

DELIVERY:

This series will be offered in a mixed format with some sessions held virtually and others face-to-face:

• 2 full-day in-person events (aka “festivals”) - supercharge your teams to meet their goals
  • October 20th:  Instructional Alignment Across the Tiers: Crafting the Ultimate Set List with Genevieve Thomas
• 1 half-day virtual VIP experience - Using the Instructional Hierarchy to Intensify Instruction with Dr. Jamey Peavler
• 5 monthly online check-ins (aka 90-minute “concerts”) timely insights to keep your teams in harmony.  The online check-ins will NOT be recorded.  It is strongly encouraged that you attend all of the online check-ins, but not required unless you are participating to receive graduate credit.

Additionally, participants will receive:

• A copy of the book "Untangling Data-Based Decision Making" (Marzano) to use as a reference (when registering for the series + book together).  The book is required to participate in the series.
• Data team meeting templates, fidelity checklists, walk-through tools, data sorting tools, etc.
• An optional full-day customized on-site consultation (included with registration)

PRESENTERS:

• Kerri Whipple - SEEC Director of Literacy Services
• Erica Carney - SEEC Instructional Literacy Coach
• Guest Presenter: Genevieve Thomas MA, NCSP
• Guest Presenter: Dr. Jamey Peavler - Assistant Professor at Mount St. Joseph University

AUDIENCES:  Elementary ELA Teachers, Instructional Coaches, Curriculum Directors, Administrators, Special Educators, Title Teachers

CREDIT:  This series is being offered for 2 graduate credits through VCSU.