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BUSD Staff To Present at November 3 Literacy Panel

October 29, 2025

Four elementary school-aged children are standing in a library, each holding an open book and smiling. They are looking down at their books. The child on the far left has blonde hair and is wearing an orange top. The two children in the middle have dark curly hair; the taller one is wearing a white t-shirt and the shorter one is wearing a light blue dress. The child on the far right is partially visible and has light hair. Behind the children are tall bookshelves filled with books. A white translucent bar with the text "edLeader Panel" is overlaid on the bottom right of the image.

 

BUSD leadership has been selected to present on an edWeb.net panel scheduled for November 3rd, Launching a Literacy Improvement Program: How a District Responded to a Community’s Needs. BUSD’s Associate Superintendent of Educational Services, Jill Hoogendyk, and Director of Curriculum and Instruction, Chris Albeck, along with George Ellis and Dr. Kim Gibbons, will present.

“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.” – edWeb.net

The panelists will share:

  • How they used implementation science to drive systemic change.
  • Strategies for building buy-in and engagement with teachers and families.
  • The essential role of professional learning and coaching in shifting mindsets and practices.
  • BUSD’s plans to sustain and build upon their progress.
  • Don’t miss this valuable opportunity to learn firsthand and fill your toolkit with free resources, including a comprehensive implementation guide!

When: Monday, November 3, 2025 @ 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM

Parents/caregivers and community members are encouraged to register and attend.

Learn more about the event HERE.

Register Here.

 

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