Secondary Literacy Leaders Network 2026-27

Secondary Literacy Leaders Network 2026-27
We’re expanding our K–5 Literacy Leaders’ Network to the secondary level. The Char-Em Literacy Leaders’ Network for Secondary Leadership Teams will bring together instructional leaders from across the region to strengthen literacy practices and build system-wide coherence.

This network is designed for secondary school leadership teams and will focus on sustaining a high-functioning literacy leadership team responsible for leading the implementation of a reading Multi-Tiered System of Supports (MTSS) framework and supporting the requirements of Michigan’s dyslexia law in grades 6–12. 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 their reading MTSS framework.

Learner Outcomes:
Establish and sustain a high-functioning secondary literacy leadership team that guides literacy improvement efforts and supports implementation of reading MTSS and Michigan’s dyslexia law.
Use student outcome data and R-TFI self-assessment data to engage in data-based decision making and identify priorities for literacy improvement.
Develop and implement action plans that strengthen the effectiveness of the reading MTSS framework in grades 6–12.
Increase system-wide coherence around literacy practices through collaboration with secondary instructional leaders across the region.
Monitor implementation and progress over time to ensure continuous improvement in literacy outcomes and fidelity of MTSS practices.

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

Dates
August 20 – Zoom session – link will be provided by instructor
October 27, February 3, June 23

Times
August 20 – 1-2 p.m.
All other dates – 8:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m.

Location
Aug 20 – Zoom
All other dates – Charlevoix Public Library

Audience
Teachers grades 6-12, administrators, ISD staff

Presenters
Jen Jess, Char-Em ISD MTSS Reading Coordinator, and Erin Luckhardt, Professional Learning & Secondary Support Coordinator