Jen Joines ARI

Thoughtful reflection on EOY data helps educators celebrate successes, identify opportunities for improvement, & make informed decisions that strengthen teaching & learning for summer camp & the year ahead. GREAT JOB Brighton School teachers, coaches, & leaders! Jefferson County Schools ARI / The Alabama Reading Initiative Stacy Curl Keneisha Webb

Strong district leadership structures help create:
• Clarity
• Consistency
• Efficiency
• Alignment toward shared goals
Thank you, Jill White Langford for sharing your insights on district leadership & opening up your practice to promote more dialogue among district leaders! Leeds Primary School Leeds Elementary School ARI / The Alabama Reading Initiative

We spent the day in Hueytown, reviewing EOY data & discussing implications. I was so excited to celebrate the significant growth of Ms. Clevenger’s class at Hueytown Intermediate School & Ms. Milliner’s class at Hueytown Primary School. These teachers have worked so hard & the result is improved achievement by their students. GREAT JOB!!! Julie Clevenger Jefferson County Schools ARI / The Alabama Reading Initiative

Together, we are better!!! Today, , , , & participated in meaningful collaboration to align our supports in Jefferson County Schools. Thanks to the dedicated leaders, coaches, & teachers from Center Point Elementary Erwin Intermediate School Pinson Elementary School Kermit Johnson Elementary School & Minor Community School, who met to explore strategies for strengthening structures & strategies to promote positive learning outcomes in their schools. ARI / The Alabama Reading Initiative OMI ALSDE Alabama MTSS Courtney Marie Nelson

What an inspiring day dedicated to celebrating literacy, sharing knowledge, & investing in the future at the Literacy Summit! Thank you Devon Frazier for all you’re doing to dismantle the “School-to-Prison Pipeline” by improving literacy outcomes for children. Janessa Williams

This is a good reference for reflection & planning! 🙌🏽

I had such a great day collaborating & learning with our friends at Freedom Prep Academy - Birmingham today! During our Learning Walk, we saw teachers consistently embedding  learning targets, the 3 part drill, & academic language. We also saw appropriate pacing and consistent use of core programming to support the teaching of standards. We ended our day at FPA engaging in professional learning to deepen understandings of the and the . Brandis Cook - Alabama Reading Initiative Brandis M. Cook ARI / The Alabama Reading Initiative

While visiting Adamsville Elementary School, I got to see how they are gamifying reading challenges to encourage students to read more through incentives like public recognition, badges and prizes. This is promoting an increased interest in books & as enthusiasm builds, so does participation, creating a positive ripple effect that fosters a vibrant, school-wide culture where reading is celebrated, shared, and valued by all. Jefferson County Schools ARI / The Alabama Reading Initiative

Strong schools don’t just rely on one leader. They intentionally cultivate many. Investing in the growth of assistant principals is essential for building sustainable leadership capacity within a school. Thank you, Principal Stewart for prioritizing time for your AP’s to participate in a meaningful Learning Walk with ARI today. We loved getting to celebrate with your team the growth taking place with teaching & learning of literacy at Chalkville Cougars ES! Great job! 😁📓✏️❤️📚 ARI / The Alabama Reading Initiative Jefferson County Schools