District Literacy Lead

• Ensure that all buildings are aligned with Minnesota’s READ Act requirements.
  
  

• Support teachers in using state-mandated literacy screening tools and interventions.
  
  

• Track district-wide literacy goals and student reading outcomes.
  
  

• Coordinate with administration to update the Local Literacy Plan each year.
  
  

• Share resources, research, and best practices with staff to strengthen reading instruction.

GOAL: Help each building meet READ Act standards by providing tools, guidance, and ongoing support so that our students have a chance to succeed in reading.” 

• Guide teachers in using structured literacy programs that are evidence-based, such as phonics-focused reading curricula.
  
  

• Observe classrooms and provide feedback and coaching on reading instruction.
  
  

• Work with teams to identify students who need additional support and recommend targeted interventions.
  
  

• Help integrate literacy strategies across content areas (ELA, science, social studies).

GOAL: Collaborate closely with teachers and administrators to ensure that reading instruction is research-based, effective, and meets the needs of our students. 

• Analyze student literacy data from screenings and assessments to identify learning gaps.
  
  

• Work with teachers to set individualized goals for reading development.
  
  

• Recommend interventions and accommodations tailored to each student’s needs.
  
  

• Track student progress and adjust plans as needed throughout the year.
  
  

• Communicate with families about strategies to support reading at home.

GOAL: Create reading plans to support students in reaching grade-level benchmarks, with clear goals, strategies, and progress monitoring.

• Plan and deliver workshops on structured literacy, interventions, and assessment tools.
  
  

• Share current research, best practices, and literacy resources with staff.
  
  

• Provide training on identifying and supporting students with dyslexia or reading difficulties.
  
  

• Host collaborative planning sessions to align instruction and interventions across grade levels.

GOAL: Provide teachers and staff with practical training and ongoing support to enable them to implement high-quality literacy instruction every day.

• Oversee district-wide literacy screening schedules and tools, ensuring consistency across buildings.
  
  

• Analyze progress monitoring data to identify students at risk for reading difficulties.
  
  

• Ensure students showing characteristics of dyslexia are properly identified.
  
  

• Collaborate with intervention teams to adjust instruction based on data.

GOAL: Track student reading data, ensure timely interventions, and support educators in identifying and helping students with dyslexia or other reading challenges.