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The Lead for Literacy Center’s @ED_Sped_Rehab grant will be ending after December 2023. Our website & resources will remain public and can be accessed through @NCILiteracy. Follow their account to stay up-to-date with evidence-based literacy resources!
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Congratulations to our @AIRInforms and @BUWheelock teammates for this exciting new #leadership-focused TA center!
American Institutes for Research@AIRInforms16 Nov 2023
A new @usedgov-funded center will help leaders support students who receive services under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (#IDEA). #specialeducation #specialed #edchat air.org/news/announcement/am…
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U.S. Department of Education
@usedgov16 Nov 2023
Parents & families: Whether it's imparting life lessons, volunteering at school, providing homework help, or sometimes all three (and then some!), you build the foundation to support students' education. Thank you! #NationalParentInvolvementDay
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This infographic from @REL_SE presents four specific areas shown to be important when planning for and implementing #literacy coaching. bit.ly/3tw3OwQ
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How can leaders implement effective early screening protocols? Check out this helpful @NCILiteracy infographic focused on best practices in universal screening: improvingliteracy.org/brief/…
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Developing sustainable implementation of effective schoolwide #literacy practices requires persistence in the face of adaptive change. Learn more about key elements of effective systems change in our Reading Systems Implementation video: leadforliteracy.org/node/133…
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For this last day of #DyslexiaAwarenessMonth, we highlight the Self-Advocacy Toolkit. Learn why self-advocacy is important, what to advocate for, and how to communicate about your #literacy needs improvingliteracy.org/kit/se…
Self-Advocacy: It Is You BE EMPOWERED You are the person who can best advocate for yourself because you know yourself the best. TAKE CONTROL You can take control of your education and become a more confident learner. DEFINE YOURSELF You are defined by your strengths, not your challenges. WORK TOGETHER You are not alone. You are stronger when you work with others.

ALT Self-Advocacy: It Is You BE EMPOWERED You are the person who can best advocate for yourself because you know yourself the best. TAKE CONTROL You can take control of your education and become a more confident learner. DEFINE YOURSELF You are defined by your strengths, not your challenges. WORK TOGETHER You are not alone. You are stronger when you work with others.

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Ceedar Center@CeedarCenter25 Oct 2023
Join CEEDAR and @TransitionTA on Nov. 9th for a webinar! Our experts will share information and resources about evidence-based transition practices and predictors leading to improved student outcomes! 🙌 Register Here: bit.ly/3s2G8n5
Image of diverse hands overlapping. Text says: Expect Engage Empower: Successful Transitions for All. Mary Morningstar, Portland State University. Deanne Unruh, University of Oregon. Nov. 9, 2pm ET

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Celebrating Principals and their dedication to students' development and success this #NationalPrincipalsMonth! #literacy #leadership @NAESP
Wallace Foundation@WallaceFdn23 Oct 2023
Effective #principals are important—but they don’t grow on trees. Their preparation, development, & support can make a major difference for teachers, staff, & students. #NationalPrincipalsMonth bit.ly/3A7lwvz
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The Reading League@reading_league6 Oct 2023
This summer, The Reading League and the National Committee for Effective Literacy finalized a joint statement on English learners / emergent bilinguals and the science of reading. Read the joint statement on our new Compass' EL/EBs page. bit.ly/3thvyZr
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How can you make evidence-based literacy instruction a schoolwide priority? Check out this brief and other helpful resources on our website for quick tips and recommendations to discuss with your leadership team. leadforliteracy.org/briefs/t…
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Did you know that October is Disability History Month? This month is dedicated to honoring the rich history and accomplishments of individuals with disabilities. CEC works every day to create an inclusive future for children and youth with disabilities and/or gifts and talents.
Dark blue graphic with a light colored repeating school supply background. There are four graphics of people with disabilities: a person in a wheelchair, a person with a mobility cane, a person on crutches with one leg, and a person with an arm limb difference.

ALT Dark blue graphic with a light colored repeating school supply background. There are four graphics of people with disabilities: a person in a wheelchair, a person with a mobility cane, a person on crutches with one leg, and a person with an arm limb difference.

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Universal screening data provides essential information on which students are having difficulty learning how to read. Learn how universal screening can help identify students in need of additional supports in our Explore the Elements video: leadforliteracy.org/videos/s…
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How can leaders evaluate the effectiveness of their schoolwide reading system this year? Check out our Framework Navigator to evaluate, discuss, & reflect on how various programmatic elements are meeting the literacy needs of all students in your building. leadforliteracy.org/framewor…
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Not sure where to start learning more about #dyslexia during #DyslexiaAwarenessMonth? Start with our Understanding Dyslexia tutorial where you can find out what it is, what causes it, and what the effects are. Get started today! improvingliteracy.org/module…
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Effectively using #literacy data is crucial for designing targeted instruction & intervention. Check out our new Explore the Elements which discusses how leaders can use data to make instructional changes to support students’ literacy acquisition: leadforliteracy.org/node/133…
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U.S. Department of Education
@usedgov5 Oct 2023
To teach is to change the world. On this #WorldTeacherDay, we celebrate all those helping to grow minds & grow our future through education. Thank you teachers! #WorldTeacherDay #ThankYouThursday
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NCII@TheNCII21 Sep 2023
New to intensive intervention and want to learn more? @TheNCII's 30-minute self-paced module is a great place to start! Check it out here: intensiveintervention.org/in…
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REL Northeast & Islands@REL_NEI29 Aug 2023
How can #educators determine whether a particular child’s learning difficulties stem from limited English-language proficiency or a diagnosable learning disability? Here are three evidence-based recommendations that can help: ies.ed.gov/ncee/rel/Products… #MultilingualLearners
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ALT Screenshot of REL Northeast & Islands' "Identifying English Learners with Disabilities" infographic PDF.

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Literacy leaders: have you seen our Explore the Elements professional learning videos this school year? Sit back & learn more about a range of literacy related topics, including coaching, data usage, assessments, high-quality core instruction, and more: leadforliteracy.org/videos
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