In this recorded conversation with Regie Routman and esteemed colleagues, we discussed:

* Why trust is so important for schoolwide improvement

* Why it is critical that leaders know literacy

* How leaders can communicate feedback that is kind and useful

This also closes out the four-week email course on instructional walks.

Being a literacy leader has always been challenging. That’s why it’s important to come together as colleagues, to share, listen, and connect. We hope you find this discussion helpful in supporting your important work.

Recommended resources

* Invitations (book)

* Read, Write, Lead (book)

* Literacy Essentials (book)

* “Good is Good Enough” (podcast)

* Transforming Your Teaching (professional learning)

* Nurturing Writers through Poetry (video series)

Key insights from the conversation

“Start with wins.”

- Jamie Cicconetti, Lessons Learned

“The principal is the first teacher.”

- Jason Drysdale, @jason_drysdale

“To be an effective leader or teacher, live an interesting life.”

- Debbie Stewart, @DebbieAStewart

“It’s important to have a vision.”

- Helen Proulx, @HelenProulx2

“Progress moves at the speed of trust.”

- Regie Routman, @regieroutman

“Great to see this professional collaboration.”

- Gail Boushey, Teach Daily

New community for engaged readers

For engaged readers/subscribers of this newsletter, look for an email from me in the near future on a new community.

For example, in October I’ll be sharing more ideas and resources in this space for:

* structuring coaching and reflection in online and in-person spaces,

* applying key coaching strategies that support teachers’ thinking, and

* additional ways to be more productive and efficient within our limited time.

It’s a free, invitation-only space for leaders at every level who want to continue trying and applying literacy leadership practices with me to build a thriving school culture.

Take care,

Matt

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