Learning Forward
Equity and excellence in teaching and learning.
Re-visioning and building capacity for literacy instruction in the 21st century
Presenters: Nirvani Budram, Jacqueline Kennedy, Katie Shuman and Irene Spence
Learn about a sustainable, replicable professional learning model that can support schools and districts as they move from using traditional classroom approaches of K-5 literacy instruction to using a blended learning model for literacy instruction. Developed with and implemented by school and district leaders, we will discuss processes, protocols, and educator tools that bring this model to life, including feedback and tips from leaders currently implementing the model. Participants will: Learn about the meaning of “blended literacy”; Gain insight into a professional learning model to support schools and districts in transitioning to a blended literacy model for K-5 literacy instruction; and Access a rubric to support school and/or district leaders in blended literacy implementation planning and goal setting.
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Presenters
Nirvani Budhram is currently a senior program officer at the Robin Hood Learning and Technology Fund, a collaboration between Robin Hood, Overdeck Family Foundation, and Siegel Family Endowment to transform learning for low-income students with technology.
Katie Shuman is a curriculum specialist at CenterPoint where she manages the early literacy initiative for District 19 in Brooklyn, New York. Shuman works with the elementary schools in the district as they make a transition to a blended learning model.
Irene K. Spence is an advocate for quality instruction for all students and communities. Within her current role as New York City Department of Education District 19 superintendent’s field support liaison she is committed to ensuring there is equity and access to high-quality curriculum and instruction across the 35 schools in her district, building the capacity of school leaders and teachers to improve teaching and learning that will ultimately increase student achievement.
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