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Transforming Literacy in a Multicultural District
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“You have to be strategic. If we are focusing on literacy, we have to go all in on literacy. That means that literacy shows up in math, science, social studies, and P.E.”
Dr. Adam Clark, Superintendent of Mount Diablo Unified School District, shares how innovative strategies, targeted professional development, and strategic resources boost literacy achievement.
We discuss:
- The critical role of professional development.
- The importance of strategic planning in education to avoid burnout and ensure effective teaching.
- Dr. Clark's holistic approach to integrating literacy across all subjects.
In this episode:
- 0:00: Introduction of Dr. Adam Clark and overview of Mount Diablo Unified School District.
- 00:50: Strategies for accelerating reading achievement, including training initiatives.
- 01:59: Importance of a dyslexia screener and collaboration with the University of California in San Francisco.
- 04:50: Focus on enhancing the English Learner experience.
- 05:38: Challenges faced in the district include a growth mindset versus a fixed mindset.
- 09:00: Dr. Clark's advice for educators.
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