Empowering Leaders to Cultivate a Culture of Literacy across the School
Transform your leadership in literacy with this full-day course. This course is designed specifically for Literacy Co-ordinators in schools and colleges who aim to foster a robust literacy culture and drive improvement across their institution.
Seminar Overview:
During the seminar, we will explore:
- Defining the Role of Literacy Co-ordinator: Explore the key responsibilities and expectations of an effective Literacy Co-ordinator. Understand how to navigate the various aspects of the role, from strategic planning to day-to-day management, to ensure a cohesive approach to literacy.
- Developing a Literacy Vision and Strategy: Learn how to create a clear and compelling vision for literacy within your school or college. Develop strategic plans that align with your institution’s goals and drive literacy improvement across all year groups and subject areas.
- Cultivating a Whole-School Literacy Culture: Discover strategies for embedding literacy into the school’s culture. Learn how to engage staff, students, and the wider community in promoting and valuing literacy, and how to make literacy a shared responsibility across all areas of the school.
- Leading Professional Development and Support: Gain insights into designing and delivering effective professional development for teachers and support staff. Learn how to provide ongoing support and resources to enhance teaching practices and promote high standards in literacy instruction.
- Monitoring and Evaluating Literacy Progress: Understand how to implement systems for monitoring and evaluating literacy progress across the school. Learn how to use data to assess the effectiveness of literacy initiatives, identify areas for improvement, and celebrate successes.
- Addressing Challenges and Fostering Innovation: Explore common challenges faced by Literacy Co-ordinators and develop strategies to overcome them. Discover innovative approaches to literacy that can be adapted to meet the unique needs of your school or college.
Seminar Details:
- Duration: Full day.
- Target Audience: School and college Literacy Co-ordinators.
- Format: Interactive workshops, group discussions, and strategic planning sessions.
- Outcome: Equip participants with the knowledge and skills to lead effective literacy initiatives, create a thriving literacy culture, and drive school-wide improvements in literacy.
Participants can choose to attend seminars in either Antrim or Newry. The exact venue details will be provided nearer to the date. Sessions will run from 10:00 am to 2:30 pm, and lunch is included in the cost.
