2026 GOCSD Innovation Summit

This past year, we noticed a frustrating pattern in our reading intervention data: students’ phonics skills and decoding accuracy were improving, yet their overall reading progress had stalled. This led us to dig deeper to find the missing piece of the puzzle. The answer? Fluency! In this session, participants will explore how targeted fluency intervention can unlock progress for striving readers who appear “stuck.” Using real case studies from an elementary intervention room, participants will examine practical routines that build accuracy, automaticity, and prosody. Attendees will leave with research-informed strategies and a clear plan for strengthening fluency during intervention.

Kick off the 2026–27 school year with the GoLiteracy Network! This session invites literacy leaders (coaches, interventionists, administrators, university professors, and other educators leading literacy efforts in their context) to reconnect and refocus for the year ahead. Participants will network with colleagues, share priorities and challenges, and strengthen our professional community supporting literacy improvement. We will also launch this year’s GoLiteracy book study, introducing the selected text and outlining how our learning will unfold throughout the year. Join us to start the year with new connections, fresh ideas, and a shared commitment to improving literacy outcomes for students.

State accountability systems such as the Annual Performance Report or the proposed A–F rating model provide important information, but they rarely capture the full story of a district’s impact. This session will explore how districts are using descriptive dashboards to better communicate outcomes that matter to their communities. Learn how dashboards can complement accountability systems by presenting data in clear, visual ways that highlight student experiences, district priorities, and community partnerships. Participants will see how these tools can strengthen transparency, engagement, and communication with school boards, families, and community stakeholders. Join this session to explore how descriptive dashboards can become a powerful leadership tool for communication, engagement, and strategic storytelling in today’s accountability environment.