This edWeb podcast is sponsored by Evidence Advocacy Center & CORE.

The edLeader Panel recording can be accessed here.

Berkeley Unified School District in California (BUSD), when faced with the need to improve reading achievement for their diverse student population, boldly took action to implement a comprehensive, districtwide literacy initiative aligned with research. Since launching their Literacy Improvement Program (LIP) in 2022, the district has undergone a profound transformation in how reading is taught.

Listen to this in-depth edWeb podcsat to hear from key participants in BUSD’s literacy improvement program about successes, challenges, and lessons learned from the past three years. The panelists share:

• How they leveraged implementation science to support systemic change
• Strategies for building buy-in and engagement with key educational partners, including teachers and families
• The role of professional learning and coaching to shift mindsets and instructional practices
• BUSD’s plans to sustain and build upon their progress

This is a valuable opportunity to learn firsthand from educators who have undertaken the work of implementing an evidence-based literacy program and fill your toolkit with free resources, including a comprehensive implementation guide. This edWeb podcast is of interest to K-12 school and district leaders.