District Administrators: Your Science of Reading Journey

Gain a deeper understanding of educators’ current knowledge and emerging interests in science of reading strategies. Dive into findings from a recent nationwide survey that uncovers how teachers value professional development, view the impact of reading science on student outcomes, and what kind of support they’re seeking from district leaders to enhance literacy instruction.

District leaders face growing pressures to improve literacy outcomes while navigating complex challenges. In Part 1 of this blog series, explore how a districtwide needs assessment can provide a data-driven foundation for change—helping administrators identify gaps, set priorities, and drive meaningful progress.

With a clear needs assessment in hand, district leaders can take the next step toward literacy transformation. In Part 2 of this blog series, learn how to identify gaps, align solutions with the science of reading, and build a research-based plan for sustainable change.

Executing a science of reading-based district implementation requires strategy, collaboration, and adaptability. In Part 3 of this blog series, learn how to build expert teams, establish strong feedback loops, and scale solutions for a successful literacy transformation that benefits both teachers and students.

The latest NAEP results validate a truth literacy leaders have long championed: The science of reading delivers measurable impact—when implemented with consistency, investment, and time. Discover how pioneering state leaders are driving meaningful improvements in student literacy, and why a sustained, strategic approach is key to lasting change where it counts most.

District leaders at Friendship Public Charter School (FPCS) embarked on their science of reading journey by crafting a comprehensive literacy plan. Their personalized road map ensured a thorough and successful implementation. Tune into this webinar to glean essential tips for your own adoption.

Transformation, inspired by vision, is achieved through planning and actionable steps. To plot the path forward for educational transformation, a road map is essential. Explore several steps included in this comprehensive guide to help implement a plan for effective change in your district.

Turn your literacy investments into lasting impact with the Implementation Blueprint. This comprehensive guide—complete with an actionable checklist—helps district leaders design strategic, sustainable implementation plans that foster teacher success, accelerate product adoption, and improve student literacy outcomes.

Discover how to confidently select and implement science of reading-aligned programs that meet state requirements and drive meaningful student outcomes. This actionable guide empowers district leaders to assess instructional materials, professional development, and intervention strategies—ensuring every learner receives high-quality, evidence-based literacy support.

Elevate your district’s literacy performance with a proven program designed for education leaders. Lexia® LETRS® for Administrators combines deep knowledge of the science of reading with actionable leadership strategies that drive lasting, systemwide impact. Empower your team with a foundation built on research-based practices that support both administrators and teachers in building stronger readers.

District-level administrators know literacy initiatives are vital. However, a key component to successful implementation is building an effective literacy team (and it’s often a component that gets overlooked). During this webinar, we explore preparing educators to implement a sustainable literacy plan.

Discover how to leverage student literacy data for impactful intervention programs during this insightful webinar. Featuring longtime Lexia user and advocate Vanessa Diaz-Valencia, you’ll gain strategies for scalability, capacity building, and long-term literacy success in your district.

Explore how leaders at Saginaw ISD partnered with more than 40 districts to implement the science of reading at scale—empowering educators through Lexia® LETRS® Professional Learning and driving systemic literacy change across the county.

Discover how Lafayette Parish Schools empowered upper-elementary and middle school educators with Lexia Aspire® Professional Learning, bridging gaps in literacy instruction and driving districtwide transformation.

Sal Flores, director-dyslexia/504/RTI services for McAllen Independent School District in Texas, relies on Lexia® Core5® Reading for its research-proven impact on student achievement and its real-time data for educator decision-making.

When Nancy Sindle discovered Lexia® PowerUp Literacy®, she knew it was the program that would make a difference. With a resource hub and real-time data for teachers, and engaging, age-appropriate content for students, see how PowerUp made a difference at Shirley Heim Middle School.

Carrie Lisma of Fairfax County Public Schools shares how Lexia® bridges the gap between professional learning and classroom practice. With real-time teacher support and student-centered tools, Lexia empowers educators and accelerates literacy growth—driving districtwide transformation.

Learn how a large Washington district transformed literacy instruction for more than 20,000 students in just two years using Lexia® LETRS®, Lexia® Core5® Reading, and Lexia® PowerUp Literacy®. Discover the strategies behind this districtwide shift to evidence-based practices and the promising results educators are already seeing.

Learn how leaders at a New Mexico district are using Lexia® LETRS® Professional Learning to implement Structured Literacy training for teachers and administrators. By prioritizing early intervention and aligning practices, educators are transforming reading instruction and improving outcomes for all students.

Educators at Uncommon Schools NYC turned to Lexia English Language Development™ to help their English Language Learners. Learn why both teachers and students love the program, and how Lexia English is helping students feel confident participating in all of their classes.

The science of reading is making a difference for one Texas district. Learn how McAllen Independent School District educators implemented Lexia Core5 Reading and Lexia LETRS to bring incredible literacy growth for students with dyslexia.