(31) Leading Research-Aligned Early Literacy Systems

11am – 12pm MST, 4 March 2027 ‐ 1 hour

Room: Red Rock 4

Workshop Sessions

Strong reading results don't happen by accident. They take more than a great curriculum—they require coherent instruction, effective leadership, and systems that support teachers every day. Rocky Mountain Prep (RMP) Creekside, recognized as a Bright Spot school by The 74 for its third-grade reading results, offers a real-world example.

Go behind the scenes to see how RMP Creekside translates early literacy research into everyday classroom practices and schoolwide systems. Explore the essential components of research-aligned literacy instruction and the leadership moves that set high expectations, support teachers, and sustain strong implementation.

Through school artifacts and concrete examples, examine the tools and processes that guide teacher planning, data analysis, and instructional improvement. Leave with practical strategies and a clearer roadmap for strengthening early literacy across your school.