March is National Reading Month. For school leaders, it’s a great time to promote professional development about literacy. Review key components of the science of reading like Scarborough’s Reading Rope or the five components of literacy. Here are great places to find additional resources:
- Florida Department of Education Educator Resources (part of the Just Read, Florida! initiative)
- FSU’s Florida Center for Reading Research
- Reading Universe: Free, ready-to-use teaching strategies, in-classroom videos, and answers to common questions about teaching reading and writing.
Take this time to also raise awareness about the importance of reading and literacy to your larger school community. Here are some excellent resources for parents:
- Florida Department of Education Parent Resources
- Reading Rockets: A Guide for Parents
- Read Not Guess: free, short reading improvement programs kids can follow at home