Assessment & Data-Based Decision Making - A Literacy Framework Companion Course

We are pleased to welcome you to this professional learning opportunity designed to support district and school leaders in advancing evidence-based literacy instruction. This course will provide you with the knowledge and tools necessary to implement a research-aligned literacy framework, grounded in the Science of Reading and South Dakota standards.

Over the course, you will engage in strategic planning to establish a shared vision for literacy, develop effective leadership structures, and create sustainable systems for professional learning, data analysis, and instructional fidelity. Through practical resources, case studies, and guided action steps, you will learn how to craft a Comprehensive Literacy Plan tailored to your district’s unique context—ensuring coherence and collective efficacy among educators.

The goal is to empower you with the leadership strategies and actionable insights needed to drive meaningful, systemic change in literacy outcomes.