Early Literacy in At Risk Populations

“Literacy is a bridge from misery to hope.” ― Kofi Anan

Overview

Early literacy rates are alarming low and there are a wide variety of solutions touted to solve the problem. This is especially concerning in at-risk populations across the state. In this online professional development, you will review the current state of literacy in Tennessee, explore a variety of best practices, examine ways administration can support teachers and students, and think about ways to incorporate literacy into every classroom. Finally, you will develop an action plan that will guide your implementation of early-literacy reform.

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Big Ideas

Literacy issues are not monolithic and require multi-faceted solutions.
Solutions to literacy require that all staff - academic teachers, administration, related arts teacher - all work together to ensure every student has the opportunity to learn to read.

Essential Questions

Identify some of the key components for developing a literacy program.
Understand the different options for developing a literacy program.
Consider the implications of literacy program decisions on at-risk student populations.
Examine how leadership can best support literacy programs and teachers.
Understand that all teachers must support literacy initiatives in every classroom.

Additional Resources

The following resources were used in the development of this online module and would provide additional depth to what you learn.

About the Team

This online, professional development module was created as part of the Developing Learners through Instructional Leadership course in ETSU's Department of Educational Leadership and Policy Analysis under the direction of Dr. Jason Horne, Dr. Phillip Brown, and Dr. Virginia Foley.

Jessica Adams

Liberty Bell Middle School

Nathan Bailey

Dobyns-Bennett High School

Sheri Gewelke

Tri-Cities Christian Academy

Ginger Luya

Daniel Boone High School

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