{"id":4350,"date":"2024-03-07T06:30:11","date_gmt":"2024-03-07T06:30:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sites.resa.net\/ela-newsletter\/?p=4350"},"modified":"2024-03-07T18:09:34","modified_gmt":"2024-03-07T18:09:34","slug":"march-2024","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sites.resa.net\/ela-newsletter\/2024\/03\/07\/march-2024\/","title":{"rendered":"2024 March “Use Your Megaphone”: Inspiring Excellence in Literacy Instruction"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
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This newsletter has been created by Wayne RESA literacy consultants for literacy educators. In each issue, you will find Literacy Learning Network updates and information, statewide <\/span>initiative updates,<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>book synopses, teaching and coaching strategies, and upcoming professional learning opportunities. We look forward to partnering with you as we engage in best practices in literacy instruction for all students.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t

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\ud83d\udcdaSecond Annual Literacy Symposium<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/h5>

Based upon the success of our first <\/span>Literacy Symposium,<\/b><\/span> the Literacy Learning Network, a group that includes district leaders, Wayne RESA literacy consultants, and members of the Wayne RESA leadership team, we will once again host a day-long event devoted to improving literacy practices and outcomes throughout the county. While final dates are to be determined, it is our plan to faciliate the same content on two separate days, one in May and one in June, to optimize the opportunity to attend. We look forward to continuing this important county-wide conversation and will provide details and registration information as soon as it is available.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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\ud83c\udf89Fourth Annual Summer Blitz<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>

While we’ve had some warmer days over the past month, it is hard to believe that summer is just around the corner. As many know, summer at Wayne RESA would not be complete without the Annual Summer Blitz! As we enter our fourth year of daily professional learning throughout the month of August, we look forward to connecting with you from the comforts of your homes, patios, decks, or even beaches. Session descriptions and registration links will be available soon!<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t

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Supported by MAISA, members of the Early Literacy Coaching Network have been working with Dr. Gholdy Muhammad to develop diverse text sets aligned with Dr. Muhammad’s Culturally and Historically Relevant Educational (CHRE) Units. The\u00a0Diverse Text Set Project<\/a>, currently in Phase 1, includes sample units with daily lesson plans for K-3 teachers. The sample units are in various forms of development, but all include a unit plan driven by an essential question, an anchor text, and a layered text set. The text sets embody not only diverse selections, but also a broad understanding of text, thereby exposing students to books, articles, videos, photographs, maps, recipes, and more. Finally, each unit includes home connections, social emotional learning connections, and possible extensions, and lessons thoughtfully synthesize Dr. Muhammad’s five pursuits of culturally and historically responsive teaching: identity, skills, intellect, criticality, and joy. Whether you are a coach or a teacher, these units are worth exploring!<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t

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The Wayne County Coaching Network dates have been set for the 2024 – 2025 school year, and registration<\/a> is now open! Mark your calendars for the following dates: September 12, November 7, January 9, March 6, and May 22. To accommodate our diverse set of coaches, we will continue to offer distinct Pathways for learning in the afternoon. 2024-2025 Pathways include K-5 Literacy, 6-12 Disciplinary Literacy, Math, Science, and COSAs. We’re already looking forward to another great year!<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t

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\"\u2b50\"On November 22, 2023, Governor Gretchen Whitmer signed into law two bills (SB 395 & SB 396) reforming the teacher and school administrator evaluation processes at K-12 schools. The legislation, now Public Acts\u00a0224<\/a>\u00a0and\u00a0225<\/a> of 2023, introduces changes to teacher and school administrator evaluations, shifting the focus towards more streamlined rating categories, modifying the basis for evaluations with an emphasis on teacher performance, and mandating the involvement of educators in developing evaluation tools. The changes, which are effective July 1, 2024, will focus evaluations on improving the practice of educators\u2014particularly those who are inexperienced or otherwise struggling\u2014and will allow for educators to spend more time focused on the needs of children, both academic and socioemotional.<\/span><\/span><\/p>

\"\u2b50\"Registration<\/a>\u00a0is still open! The 2024 Michigan Reading Association Annual Conference will be held in Lansing, Michigan, from March 15-17. This year\u2019s conference focuses on bringing JOY back into our teaching and learning. Join us for an engaging conference that promises to renew our enthusiasm and commitment to our craft!<\/span><\/p>

\"\u2b50\"<\/span><\/em>The Michigan Department of Education celebrates March is Reading Month. <\/em><\/span>Since 1994, March is Reading Month has been a month-long celebration promoting the importance of reading with learners and their families. This effort directly supports goal 2 of Michigan\u2019s Top 10 Strategic Education Plan to improve early literacy achievement. The Michigan Department of Education (MDE) reminds educators and families to be mindful of the philosophy of windows, mirrors, and sliding glass doors when selecting books to engage with students and children throughout March is Reading Month. Please see the MDE Memorandum<\/a> for more information and resources.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>

\"\u2b50\"<\/span><\/span><\/span>Supporting Science Learning and Literacy Development Together:<\/em> In this research brief, initial results from a randomized trial in 1st grade classrooms show that use of science instructional materials that integrate science and literacy led to increased science outcomes and vocabulary knowledge for students. At the same time, these students\u2019 performances in reading assessments did not decrease, suggesting that dedicating time to science can support student learning in both reading and science. Click here<\/a> to learn more.<\/span><\/p>

\"\u2b50\"<\/span>Are you looking to spend time delving deeply into your craft with others around the state? Seeking time to plan for intentional use of disciplinary literacy approaches to improve students’ engagement and proficiency? Then join the Disciplinary Literacy Task Force for a different kind<\/i> of professional learning. This is not your typical way-too-many- presentation slides and way-too-little-application-of-learning event! We know that teachers and leaders talking with<\/i> each other about research-based approaches can be the very best kind of professional learning, so members of the Disciplinary Literacy Task Force are committed to providing a two-day experience that will provide you with a powerful start to the 2024-2025 school year. See the flyer<\/a> for additional information.<\/span><\/p>

\"\u2b50\"The Building a Better Assessment Future conference <\/span>is designed to inspire and equip educators to engage in assessment literate practices and to see how each individual can be that spark<\/em> for their student, their classroom, building, and district \u2014 enacting change to elevate learner outcomes and successes. Featured keynote presenters are Margaret Heritage and Myron Dueck. Learn more<\/a> about this year\u2019s conference. <\/span>This year we’re offering a discount for early registration before May 31, 2024. Register today to reserve your spot!\u00a0<\/span><\/p>

\"\u2b50\"<\/u>The Henry Ford’s Educators-in-Residence Program offers K-12 educators the opportunity to explore and implement ideas to create a new kind of classroom culture where students feel empowered to think and act like innovators. Apply today<\/a> for your chance to become a resident for the 2024-25 school year and receive a $500 stipend and an all-expenses-paid trip to The Henry Ford. Michigan educators can also receive SCECHs.<\/span><\/p>

\"\u2b50\"<\/u>The East Michigan Gifted and Talented Spring Conference will be held on Saturday,\u00a0<\/span>April 20, 2024, 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at Avondale High School in Auburn Hills. Registration<\/a> is $85 with 4.75 SCECHs available. This year’s <\/span>Keynote speaker is Emily Kircher-Morris from Unlimited Potential Counseling & Education Center, who will lead participants in exploring<\/span> neurodiversity and finding out more about neurodivergent people.<\/span>
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\"\u2b50\"<\/u>Registration for LETRS Cohort 7 is open for elementary educators, early childhood educators, and administrators. You can also register for the LETRS Accelerated Course.\u00a0<\/span>Training for Cohort 7 will start in June 2024. <\/span>For more information, including registration links, please visit the<\/span> Michigan LETRS website<\/span><\/a>.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t

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The Libby Life<\/a> site has posted its “recommended reads” based upon the books that have topped the awards’ lists for 2024. Since March Is Reading Month<\/strong>, we urge you to explore the many wonderful children’s and young adult books that Libby contributor Annie Suhy has curated. This would be an opportune moment to also introduce students to the Libby app<\/a>. The Libby app connects users with digital materials from their public libraries, including ebooks, audio books, and magazines. As the Libby site notes, “All you need is a library card!” Finally, if you looking for some guidelines when crafting reading activities for the month of March and beyond, check out “Every Month Should be Reading Month<\/a>” by Alessandra Ward and Nell Duke (2021).<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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Shifting the Balance, Grades 3-5: 6 Ways to Bring the Science of Reading to the Upper Elementary Classroom
<\/i><\/b><\/span><\/span>Katie Cunningham, Jan Burkins, and Kari Yates<\/b><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>

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In this book, Katie Cunningham, Jan Burkins, and Kari Yates introduce 3rd-5th grade teachers to six shifts that can be made within classroom instruction to align more with the science of reading.\u00a0 The six shifts include:<\/span><\/p>