Investment: $299 - Content Available July 1
Implementing a new literacy program is no small task—especially in international schools balancing time, context, and competing priorities. This course offers a clear, step-by-step process to move from big-picture vision to confident, day-one implementation. With practical tools and real-world strategies, you'll plan strategically, adapt thoughtfully, and make changes that stick.
You’ll walk away with:
🔹 A flexible framework for evaluating readiness and planning implementation
🔹 Templates for minutes analysis, knowledge audits, and resource comparison
🔹 Tips for adapting materials to fit your school’s context
🔹 Insights that keep the work focused on what matters most: student learning
Whether you're just getting started or deep in the process, this course helps you move from idea to impact—with tools and support every step of the way.
Chapters:
Chapter 1: Introduction - Mindset, realities, an overview of what we’ll cover
Chapter 2: Grounding the Shift: Anchoring your “why” in data
Chapter 3: Assessing your School’s Readiness for Change
Chapter 4: Timeline & Process: Creating Transparency in Decision-Making
Chapter 5: Narrowing the Choices: The Power of Pilots to Inform Decisions
Chapter 6: Confronting the Greatest Constraint in International Schools: Time!
Chapter 7: Choosing the Right Resource: Gathering and Weighing Stakeholder Feedback
Chapter 8: Creating a Comprehensive Plan for Implementation
Chapter 9: Balancing Fidelity and Flexibility: Adapting Programs to Your Context
Chapter 10: Measuring Success: How will you know implementation is working?
Course Facilitators
Katie Vis
With over 15 years of experience in international education, Katie Vis has taught in both elementary and middle school classrooms across four continents—including Europe, Africa, Asia, and Central America. Katie has worked in a variety of school settings, including IB and non-IB programs, and brings a global perspective to her leadership.
She is passionate about strategic planning and designing practical tools and systems that help schools work smarter—and make teachers’ lives a little easier. Katie holds a Master’s in Teaching from Georgia State University and an Instructional Leadership Certificate from Harvard University. She is currently the Teaching and Learning Director at Daegu International School in South Korea.