Event Details
Teaching & Learning
SWWC Regional Literacy Symposium - Marshall
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SWWC Service Cooperative, 100 London Road, Marshall, MN 56258
From Legislation to Literacy: Bridging the Gap through Evidence-Based Practice
As we approach the 2026-27 READ Act implementation benchmarks, school leaders across the Southwest West Central region are moving beyond compliance toward deep instructional change. Join us for a powerful one-day symposium designed to showcase the innovative work being done by our own regional districts.
This event is specifically designed for Superintendents, Principals, District Literacy Leads, and Directors of Teaching & Learning. Rather than general theory, we will focus on the "how-to" of systemic change—showcasing real-world examples of professional development scaling, data-driven decision making, and the integration of MDE-approved instructional materials.
Key Highlights
- Regional Showcase: Peer-led sessions from SWWC districts highlighting successes in literacy.
- The Leadership Lab: Facilitated roundtable discussions for administrators focusing on the "nuts and bolts" of literacy leadership.
- Resource Access: All attendees will receive the SWWC Literacy Leadership Toolkit, a digital repository of sample schedules, templates, and observation checklists.
Agenda at a Glance
- 8:30 AM: Registration & Networking
- 9:00 AM: Opening Keynote
- 9:30 AM: District Showcase
- 10:40 AM: Leadership Lab: Strategic Roundtables
- 11:45 PM: Networking Lunch
- 12:45 PM: District Showcase
- 1:55 PM: Town Hall: Implementation & Advocacy
- 2:30 PM: Closing & Regional Commitment
*Agenda is tentative and subject to change
Registration Fee: This event is delivered by COMPASS. There is no cost to districts.
Registration Deadline: May 13
COMPASS is made possible in part using federal funding ALN 84.010, Title I, Part A: Improving Basic Programs Operated by Local Educational Agencies; ALN 84.367A, Supporting Effective Instruction State Grants (Title II, Part A); ALN 84.424A, Student Support and Academic Enrichment Program (Title IV, Part A); ALN 84.173, Special Education – Preschool Grants for Children with Disabilities; and ALN 84.181, Special Education – Early Intervention Program for Infants and Toddlers with Disabilities.
State funding for COMPASS is provided by Minnesota Session Law 2025, 1st Special Session, Chapter 10, Article 10, Section 10, Subd. 8; Minnesota Session Law 2025, 1st Special Session, Chapter 10, Article 2, Section 24, Subd. 5; Minnesota Session Law 2025, 1st Special Session, Chapter 10, Article 4, Section 30, Subd. 5; and Minnesota Session Law 2025, 1st Special Session, Chapter 10, Article 12, Section 8, Subd. 2.
COMPASS content does not necessarily represent the official views or policy of the U.S. Department of Education or the Minnesota Department of Education.
Accommodations
Requests for auxiliary aids, closed captioning and other accommodations should be directed to:
Deecy Jesse
100 London Road
Marshall, MN 56258
507-537-2250
deecy.jesse@swwc.org
Requests should be made by an individual with a disability who needs auxiliary aids, closed captioning, and services, or by someone acting on that individual’s behalf. Requests may be made either in writing or orally. Requests need to be made and received by Deecy at least two weeks in advance of the program, activity or service in question. SWWC will address all requests but may not be able to arrange for the provision of an appropriate auxiliary aid, closed captioning or service if notice is not received two weeks in advance of the program, activity, or service. SWWC requires a notice of three business days to cancel an accommodation request. If an individual fails to give notice of cancellation three business days prior to the event, SWWC reserves the right to bill the individual’s school district/agency for this expense.
Cancellation Policy
Cancellations must be received by 4:30pm on the date noted in your registration confirmation email to qualify for a full refund, after which all registrations are final, and no refunds will be issued. Substitution of attendees from the same district/organization will be allowed up to the day of the event. In the event a workshop is canceled by SWWC, a full refund will be given. SWWC will notify registered attendees that the refund will be occurring and will post on the account for the credit card utilized for payment. This cancellation policy, including specific cancellation details provided in event registration information, will be followed when determining if a refund will be issued for cancellations that are not the decision of SWWC.
Disclaimer: In accordance with Uniform Grants Guidance, no federal funds were used to pay for the cost of food and beverages.