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For school leaders

School leaders play a key role in supporting teachers to implement an evidence-informed approach to literacy instruction. This is most effectively achieved when school leaders:

  • understand the evidence that supports best practice instruction
  • lead effective practice in their school
  • facilitate the use of data to track student progress and inform instruction
  • manage change to improve literacy instruction and student outcomes.
Understanding the evidence

Know the evidence on how students learn to read and understand its implications.

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Leading effective practice

Read about how effective leadership can help drive quality instruction and improve student outcomes.

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Using data-informed instruction

Assessment allows for the collection of data, and using this data to inform teaching is best practice.

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Supporting change

Support your school to change literacy practices to align with an evidence-informed approach.

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