ACSA Mid-State Conference 2025 - Forging the Path to Future Success

In this session, administrators will learn how to use Structured Literacy to build capacity to improve reading outcomes through the science of reading.  Participants will gain understanding of what MTSS is, common misconceptions, and why MTSS is the actual framework for implementing the science of reading. If you’re just starting to implement MTSS, this session will help you get it right. If you’ve implemented MTSS for years, and not seen the results you hoped for, this session will illuminate priorities for change and get you back on track. Learn from the educators who have improved reading outcomes against all odds.

The presentation dives into how to create an environment where trust, accountability, and collaboration thrive. It’s all about practical ways to push past mediocrity, hold each other accountable, and work together through challenges to build trust and respect. The focus isn’t on showcasing one person or one school, but on the process itself—what it takes to create a culture that lasts. It’s a straightforward, honest approach to inspire action and help administrators lead with purpose.

Explore building lasting connections with families using inclusive and practical strategies. With over 270,000 parent graduates and 25+ years of experience, Family Leadership offers successful bilingual leadership development and professional workshops. Learn to cultivate Parent Champions through manageable, transferable practices that empower parents into leadership roles. Hear best practices from districts nationwide thriving with dynamic Family-School partnerships. Experience core parenting practices linked to learning and collaboration. Engage with Family Leadership’s proven model through hands-on demonstrations. Join us in creating stronger, sustainable family-school partnerships that shape your district and students' futures for the better.

We invite principals and district leaders to join us for a research-based session on the critical need to differentiate code and meaning-focused instruction to meet the diverse needs of learners. Participants will gain insights into the importance of word recognition and language comprehension and  the power of matching instructional strategies to the specific learning needs of each child.  Anchored in Scarborough's Reading Rope and the Simple View of Reading, this session will explore how to effectively implement teacher-managed and child-managed instruction. We will highlight that not all small groups are created equally and discuss strategies to support teachers looking to target instruction.