Welcome to Literacy Leader
Welcome! We're so glad you decided to join this social network! Teachers and learners will find a wealth of resources and have the opportunity to share best practices for teaching students to effectively read, write, listen, speak, and think! This site was created so that literacy leaders around the world can:
- share research, resources, and ideas
- discuss current issues in literacy education
- improve literacy teaching and learning

This web site is maintained by Kristi Orcutt and Kelly Hartshorn (Literacy Specialists) at ESSDACK (Educational Services and Staff Development Association of Central Kansas).
Resources and ideas have been shared by literacy leaders across Kansas and the United States. New resources to support effective literacy practices continue to be added regularly.
We challenge you to implement some of the strategies you find on this site, and SHARE some of your "tried and true" practices with all of us! Sign up and enjoy!
*If you have feedback for us or would like to add a resource to the LiteracyLeader website, please email Kristi Orcutt (kristio@essdack.org) or Kelly Hartshorn (kellyh@essdack.org).
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