Literacy Leaders Network (LLN) 2026-27

Literacy Leaders Network (LLN) 2026-27
The Char-Em Literacy Leaders Network brings together instructional leaders from across the region to strengthen literacy practices and build system-wide coherence. Together, we are building the capacity and confidence of principals and leadership teams to lead literacy with clarity, purpose, and impact.
This network is designed for elementary school leadership teams and will focus on strengthening reading multi-tiered system of supports (MTSS) implementation and preparing for the requirements of Michigan’s dyslexia law beginning in the 2027–28 school year. Teams will engage in a structured process for data-based decision making using both student outcome data and self-assessment data from the Reading Tiered Fidelity Inventory (R-TFI). Throughout the meetings, teams will use this information to identify strengths and needs, prioritize next steps, and develop implementation plans to strengthen the reading MTSS framework.

Participants are asked to register for each session they are able to attend.

Learner Outcomes
Increased leadership capacity to support implementation of the Tier 1 literacy components within a reading MTSS framework.
Improved use of data-based decision making to guide the development and refinement of building-wide implementation plans.
Enhanced understanding of the science of reading and the alignment to evidence-based practices.
Strengthened systems-level coaching structures to support assessment system management, data analysis, professional learning, instructional coaching, and grade-level team processes.

Dates
August 19 – Zoom session – link will be included in email confirmation.
October 14
February 10
February 11 – Make-up day, if needed.
June 22

Times
Aug 19 – 10 a.m.-12 p.m.
All other dates – 8:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m.

Location
Aug 19 – Zoom
All other dates – Charlevoix Public Library

Audience
Teachers K-grade 5, administrators, ISD staff

Presenter
Jen Jess, Char-Em ISD MTSS Reading Coordinator