How to get Leadership Buy-in?
A journey toward an SoR System doesn’t really begin without all leaders on board.
Discussion Tool - One of the most glaring absences in the journey toward building systems around structured literacy are simple, transparent conversations between the SuperIntendent, CAO, Director of Teaching and Learning and the Literacy Director (or like roles in an organization.) This template is the suggested discussion this group should do twice a year and email templates to suggest to the team.
Talk about it - If you are hitting roadblocks on getting the right leaders on the same page to build initial momentum, hit the pages below for advice.
Get Examples - It can be done! Listen to these podcasts and her some elements where leaders came together to start building systems.
Get Background Research - Here are a few light resources to get started on working through what leadership really looks like for an urgent dedication to SoR.
Find Experts and Working Groups - Everyone needs a coach and we link coaching, consulting and working group/community opportunities below.
Talk About It
Below are social media posts, discussion groups and a link to our SLSG page. We have curated specific conversations about (TOPIC HERE) but feel free to start your own!
Podcasts on how Organizations got their Leaders on Board
Get Research and Resources
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5 Action Steps for Leaders
An Article on Changing the Course by Dena Mortenson
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Building Stakeholder Buy-In
A Guide for Administrators
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The Courage to Lead
An Ebook by 95% Group
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The Science of Reading Change Management Playbook
An Ebook by Amplify
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Join a PLC around Getting Leadership Buy-in
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 Getting Leadership Buy-in.
