Strengthening Educator Preparation Programs in Partnership with Keys to Literacy
Is your institution seeking to strengthen preservice teacher preparation in evidence-based literacy practices while maintaining academic freedom and honoring your program's unique priorities?
In this webinar, Keys to Literacy will share how we partner with colleges and universities to support faculty and strengthen educator preparation programs by bridging evidence-aligned literacy research with practical, classroom-ready instructional strategies. We support designing courses and programs that prepare preservice teachers to graduate not only understanding the science of reading and writing, but equipped to effectively apply it in their classrooms. Our partnership approach is grounded in a fundamental principle: institutions of higher education lead, and we support. We understand our role as a partner who works within, not against, the academic culture of higher education.
What You'll Learn:
- Partnership models that allow your institution to maintain control while accessing specialized literacy expertise and resources
- Strategies for aligning preservice preparation with evidence-based practices and state literacy mandates without compromising program integrity
- Approaches to supporting faculty development that respect academic freedom and disciplinary expertise
- How successful IHE-vendor partnerships navigate confidentiality, data security, and institutional autonomy
This session is designed for:
- Educator preparation program faculty, directors, and deans
- College of education leaders exploring external partnerships
- Department of education personnel who collaborate with IHEs on literacy initiatives
Dr. Kelly Ballard will lead the session and facilitate discussion about how these partnership models might work within your institutional context.
Date: March 19, 2026
Time: 4:30–5:30 p.m. ET
Format: Virtual (Zoom)
Host: Keys to Literacy
Presenter: Dr. Kelly Ballard