Transforming Literacy Outcomes Together:
A Science of Reading Showcase with Utica Community Schools
Join district and building leaders across Michigan for a hands-on showcase at Utica. See Science of Reading-aligned instruction in action, hear from educators leading the work, and leave with an actionable plan to strengthen literacy in your schools.
Why Attend?
Join us on Friday, October 17th, 8:00am–12:45pm at DeKeyser Elementary for a collaborative event designed for Michigan superintendents, curriculum directors, special education leaders, Title I directors, and principals.
Participants will:
- See classrooms in action and observe how Utica teachers use technology to support Science of Reading-aligned instruction.
- Hear from Utica leaders on scaling fidelity and building district-wide momentum in reading, writing, and phonics.
- Join a guided workshop to uncover barriers, share solutions, and create a Literacy Integration Blueprint for your own school or district.
- Connect policy to practice during a lunch discussion on Michigan’s evolving literacy priorities.
Agenda
A morning designed to blend classroom insight, peer learning, and practical planning.
- 8:00 – 8:30am | Welcome, breakfast, and plenty of coffee
- 8:30 – 9:00am | Introduction to eSpark and Science of Reading alignment
- 9:00 – 9:30am | Science of Reading panel discussion with Utica leaders
- 9:30 – 10:15am | Classroom visits!
- 10:15 – 10:30am | Break
- 10:30 – 11:00am | Panel reflection on classroom visits with Utica leaders
- 11:00 – 12:30pm | Lunch and guided workshop: Building Your Literacy Integration Blueprint
- 12:30 – 12:45pm | Closing reflections and next steps
Date
October 17th, 2025
Time
8:00am – 12:45pm ET
Location
DeKeyser Elementary School
39600 Atkinson Dr.
Sterling Heights, MI 48313
Price
Free
Reserve Your Seat!
Space is limited – secure your spot today to join Utica and peers from across Michigan in building stronger literacy outcomes together.
For questions or more information, contact Elizabeth Bercovitz, eSpark Director of Customer Success, at elizabeth@esparklearning.com or (317) 752-3505.