Whilst implementing the step by step actions in each module, your team will feel:
- Empowered knowing that they are at the forefront of evidence based research in what makes the greatest impact in literacy outcomes for students
- Clarity in your school's literacy improvement journey with an engaged and collaborative school community
- Reassured knowing your staff will be up-skilled in high impact instruction and intervention, in implementing the Science of Reading
- Confident knowing you have embedded school wide systems that enhance literacy achievement while preventing and responding effectively to a wide range of literacy needs
The research behind Literacy Impact
Julie Scali
The Leading Literacy Impact Masterclass was created by Julie Scali and I too, am a passionate and dedicated educator. As a former Deputy Principal leading whole school improvement for 8 years I have a deep understanding of the pressures principals and teachers face, and the varied needs of students.
As a Deputy Principal I led my previous school in the implementation of evidence-based, whole school approaches aligned with the Science of Reading. The impact was significant in not only raising the achievement and motivation of students in Writing, Spelling and Reading, but in the teacher efficacy, confidence, use of data and collaboration. There is now a consistent, sustainable improvement agenda in place in the school, a strong coaching model and community engagement.
My passion for making a difference for students of a range of abilities has been evident since the start of my career. I have taught in both mainstream and special educational needs settings in Perth, Belfast and London and was a Special Needs Coordinator (SENCO) in a London school. This led me on a path to completing my Graduate Certificate in Learning Difficulties and spending two years at the Centre for Inclusive schooling (now SSEND). As a Support Teacher Learning Difficulties I consulted in schools in Literacy improvement and Response to Intervention and delivered school based and statewide Professional Learning. My work has also been published in Education Review and Class Ideas K-3 publications.
Julie Scali
Founder of Literacy Impact and Leading Literacy Impact Masterclass
Find out more at: https://www.literacyimpact.com.au/about/
Implementing a School-wide Science of Reading
Literacy Block
Find this and other free resources at www.literacyimpact.com.au
Tackling the misalignment between evidence based research and literacy approaches in schools
Article in Education Review by Julie Scali
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A taster of the Program Modules
- Workbook and Resources
- Introduction to the Science of Reading (10:24)
- Oral Language (25:52)
- Phonemic Awareness and Phonics (110:39)
- Vocabulary (66:30)
- Fluency (38:04)
- Language and Reading Comprehension (96:55)
- Cognitive Load Theory and Working Memory (50:21)
- Writing instruction (75:31)
- Implementing a SOR aligned Literacy Block Live Webinar Powerpoint
Julie is an outstanding educator who remains at the forefront of the latest educational research. She leads and manages change by inspiring those around her, ensuring staff contribute to improvement plans. Julie was instrumental in developing and implementing whole school literacy programs, which are having a positive impact on student learning. Furthermore, we now have a consistent approach towards our improvement agenda.
Julie is a real game-changer for school improvement.
She has a passion for improving outcomes for all students, with an emphasis on early intervention and support. With highly developed interpersonal skills and public relations skills, Julie establishes positive and meaningful relationships with all who she works with.
Andrew Britton- Principal, Hudson Park Primary School
