How do I get ahead of common pitfalls?
While still in the preparation phase, learning from those who have designed systems can be key to success in early stages
Get a Checklist - Review the checklist to the right and look for the 2 to 3 items that seem most urgent to you and the leadership to focus on based on the early progress in your system. You may also want to flag additional items that will need to be addressed in the near and longer term future.
Read and Talk about it - If you are going to include embedded social media posts and/or discussion boards, intro this here
Get Examples - If you are going to include examples from other literacy organizations include here.
Find Experts and Working Groups - Everyone needs a coach and we link coaching, consulting and working group/community opportunities below. (This section is standard, but if you have specific consultants or groups to this, you can adjust.
Talk and Read About It
Below are some blogs, articles and social media posts about issues and pitfalls when moving to SoR.
Get Examples of Districts Overcoming Common Pitfalls
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Join a PLC around Overcoming Common Pitfalls
The Reading League Communities of Practice
Email us at support@structuredliteracysystemsgroup.com if you would like to post a community opportunity.
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Connect with an Expert
Email us at support@structuredliteracysystemsgroup.com if you are a consultant open to work with organizations working on ovecoming common pitfalls.