"How Teachers Can Ensure Literacy For All: It's Possible"

Now Western New York teachers can say they know her from her special presentation this October about what we can do to ensure literacy for all!

WNY LIT: Literacy Instructors Together is thrilled to announce that Angie Hanlin will be speaking to teachers at our October meeting, Wednesday, October 23rd from 6-8pm. We are tentatively scheduled at The Willow Room in Lockport, but this may change to a more central location. Stay tuned.

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Angela Hanlin is a dedicated and passionate leader for change in schools and classrooms. She currently works tirelessly to positively transform teacher practice and student achievement. She bases her career on the belief that ALL students can learn and perform at high levels of achievement when they are given highly engaging, research-based instructional practices and targeted, specific interventions. She feels it is our moral obligation to ensure literacy for all students. She creates a growth mindset among her students, staff, and community and uses character education to shape and sustain a positive culture of collaboration and growth that is focused on learning.

Since 1996, Angie has served in the roles of classroom teacher, curriculum coordinator, instructional coach, professional development coordinator where she worked to train and coach teachers on research-based instructional practices and strategies, as a building principal at Matthews Elementary in the New Madrid County R-1 School District, and as a superintendent. She has received numerous awards for her performance in the classroom and as a school leader and has found a new passion for working with building leaders to promote systems and structures to improve literacy for all students. The Matthews Elementary staff was able to dramatically transform their school and reach proficiency levels of 100 percent!

Angie received the 2019–2020 Outstanding Rural Administrator Award from MARE (Missouri Association of Rural Educators). She now passionately works with school districts and building and district leaders on their journey of literacy improvement, systems & structure work.

Mrs. Hanlin received a bachelor’s degree in Elementary Education from Southeast Missouri State University, a master’s degree in administration, and an Education specialist degree in Educational Leadership from William Woods University.

In partnership with Starpoint CSD, the WNY Education Alliance is proud to bring in literacy leader Angela Hanlin for a day of learning designed for WNY Superintendents, Principals, and School Leaders!

Come join us at Starpoint Central School District for a day filled with insights, strategies, and inspiration from literacy leader Angie Hanlin. This in-person event will bring together school leaders and educators to explore the evidence-based systems and structures necessary for success.

Since 1996, Angie has served in the roles of classroom teacher, curriculum coordinator, instructional coach, professional development coordinator where she worked to train and coach teachers on research-based instructional practices and strategies, as a building principal at Matthews Elementary in the New Madrid County R-1 School District, and as a superintendent. She has received numerous awards for her performance in the classroom and as a school leader and has found a new passion for working with building leaders to promote systems and structures to improve literacy for all students. The Matthews Elementary staff was able to dramatically transform their school and reach proficiency levels of 100 percent!

1. Melissa & Lori Love Literacy Podcast Episode #108: From 13% to 100% Literacy Proficiency with School Leader Angie Hanlin

1. Learn more about Angie’s story by reading about her success as a school leader in this article: Leadership, hard work bring honors to Matthews Elementary principal
2. Listening to her on: Teaching, Reading, and Learning: The Reading League Podcast: Interview w/ Sam Duncan and Angie Hanlin.

Don't miss this opportunity to be part of a transformative learning experience for school leaders. Register now and be prepared to lead your school and district forward with the mission of achieving literacy for all.

You can preorder the book by clicking here.

ABOUT THE BOOK:

Applying the findings from the science of reading as well as the research on school leadership and highly effective schools, authors Pati Montgomery and Angela Hanlin guide principals and leaders on how to build systems and structures needed to ensure quality literacy instruction. Principals and leaders can implement the science of reading, support teachers, and increase literacy proficiency for all.

K–8 educational leaders will use this book to:

• Understand how to design a tiered literacy intervention program
• Gather and interpret assessment data to ensure student literacy is on target
• Provide professional development that best supports teachers
• Create a quality master schedule
• Collaborate with colleagues to provide equitable reading instruction for all students

Contents:
Foreword by Jan Hasbrouck
Introduction
Chapter 1: Getting Started With Structured Literacy Instruction
Chapter 2: Implementing Universal Instruction
Chapter 3: Creating a Comprehensive Assessment Plan
Chapter 4: Intervening Quickly
Chapter 5: Conducting Effective Data Analysis
Chapter 6: Aligning Instructional Strategies With Data
Chapter 7: Prioritizing Ongoing Professional Development for Educators
Chapter 8: Collaborating Through Shared Leadership
Epilogue: It’s Possible
Appendix A: Science of Reading Overview
Appendix B: Lesson Plan Template
Appendix C: Performance-Level Profiles With Small-Group Suggestions
References and Resources
Index

Host or Publisher The WNY Literacy Initiative