Appoint a Literacy Champion as school-level contact to support A2i rollout¶

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Evidence · no claims cited

Description¶

This implementation strategy calls for identifying a 'Literacy Champion' who "serves as the main school-level contact and resource as teachers begin the A2i rollout". The role is typically filled by a teacher on special assignment (TOA/TOSA), coach, or grade-level lead, and is described as a critical role required for implementation, giving teachers a readily available resource during the A2i adoption process.

Design Implications¶

Context¶

Requirements¶

• A critical role required for implementation is the identification of a 'Literacy Champion'
• No additional staff are required beyond the Literacy Champion and a main district-contact

Constraints¶

• Stated as an implementation requirement in the program description; the review reports no outcome data testing this staffing role

Target Learners¶

• Pre-K through Grade 3 students in schools adopting A2i

Target Learning Goals¶

• Reading at or above grade level by the end of 3rd grade

Related Strategies¶

• A2I Professional Support System
• Deliver A2i professional development through a 90-minute launch session, grade-team Literacy Huddles, and individualized coaching sessions over a 3-year rollout
• Implement i-Ready with designated points of contact and Curriculum Associates professional development support
• Embed product rollout into existing routines with structured cadences, teacher champions, and stipends to accelerate adoption

Examples¶

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Key Sources¶

• A2i Professional Support System. (2013). Evidence review, Learning Ovations. https://www.learningovations.com