As of May 31, 2024, this event has reached capacity.

Leading Literacy Change:

Academy for District Decision Makers

Thursday, June 20, 2024

University of Iowa's Seamans Center | 103 S. Capitol St.

Iowa City, Iowa

The Iowa Reading Research Center is hosting a one-day academy for district decision-makers leading the transition to literacy instruction that aligns with Iowa legislative requirements and best practices.

The implementation of new literacy instructional approaches and strategies is a significant change that involves many individuals in a district. Successful change depends on strong, visible leaders who communicate well and often.

The purpose of this academy is to equip curriculum directors, principals, superintendents, and school board members with the foundational knowledge they need to lead change effectively. Attendees will gain practical tools and strategies to maximize the impact of the time, effort, and resources invested in the change. This training includes a digital tool to guide implementation management as well as networking opportunities with other district leaders at various stages in the process.

Join us on June 20th, 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. on the University of Iowa campus in Iowa City at the Seamans Center, 103 S. Capitol St., Iowa City, Iowa to learn how to successfully lead your district’s transition to evidence-based literacy instruction. Attendees must register for this free event.

Schedule

8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Thursday, June 20, 2024.

Payment

This is a free event sponsored by the Iowa Reading Research Center. Due to space limitations, if you have a group of 5 or more, please email Ask-IRRC@uiowa.edu before registering.

Registration, Hotel, and Travel Accommodations

Registration covers admission to the one-day academy, and materials (if applicable). Meals, lodging, travel, and parking are not included. More information about the Seaman Center can be found here.

Hotel accommodations are subject to availability and will be allocated on a first-come, first-served basis. Please visit the accommodations tab on this website for more information about a hotel room block and pricing. There are numerous hotels located in downtown Iowa City within walking distance of the University of Iowa's Seamans Center.

There are multiple parking ramps within close distance to the Seamans Center. The closest ramp to the building is the Capitol Street Ramp. located at 220 S. Capitol Street. Please visit here to access the list of all Iowa City parking ramps.

Cancellations

This is a free event. Should you be unable to attend, please cancel your reservation as soon as possible. You may transfer your registration to another individual from your organization through June 13, 2024. All transfer requests must be submitted in writing to Ask-IRRC@uiowa.edu

For all other questions

Email: Ask-IRRC@uiowa.edu. Please allow 2 business days for a response.

Consider attending the free, one-day "School Leaders Nurturing Well-Being: Developing Resilience in Self and Others" conference on Wednesday, June 19

Hosted by the Scanlon Center for School Mental Health. Learn more about the conference or reserve your spot by clicking here!

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