Name: Leading the Way to Improved Literacy Outcomes-The Principals Pivotal Role
Start: 2025-07-09T14:50:00-0600
End: 2025-07-09T15:50:00-0600

Welcome to URSA 2025 at Park City High School!

Leading the Way to Improved Literacy Outcomes-The Principals Pivotal Role

Wednesday July 9, 2025 2:50pm - 3:50pm MDT

Room #143

This professional learning session is designed to empower elementary principals with the knowledge, skills, and strategies to champion literacy improvement in their schools. Grounded in evidence-based practices and aligned with current educational policy, the session will guide principals through understanding their multifaceted role in fostering a thriving literacy environment.

Participants MUST HAVE one of the following platforms/devices in order to participate in this session: Not Applicable

Participants MAY FIND IT USEFUL to have one or more of the following platforms/devices during this session: Not Applicable

Speakers

Christine Elegante

K-3 Literacy Specialist, Utah State Board of Education

Christine Elegante is a dynamic educator who currently serves as a K-3 Literacy Specialist at the Utah State Board of Education. She is passionate about education and considers herself a life-long learner. Her own educational journey began at Utah State University where she earned... Read More →

Denice Maedgen

K-3 Literacy Specialist, USBE - Utah State Board of Education

Denice Maedgen is a K-3 Literacy Specialist at the Utah State Board of Education (USBE). She previously served as the USBE Coach of Coaches. Denice has a wealth of experience in education, including 9 years teaching grades 1-3, 3 years as a literacy coach, and 2 years as an elementary... Read More →

Literacy Leaders pptx

Wednesday July 9, 2025 2:50pm - 3:50pm MDT
Room #143 1750 Kearns Blvd, Park City, UT 84060

1 hour traditional lecture/audience participation, Beginner - limited to no experience; no prerequisite skills required.

Learning Strand or Track Leadership
Subject Area Language Arts, Leadership
Audience District / School Administrators
Grade Level Elementary - grades K - 6

2025 Utah Rural Schools Conference

Christine Elegante

Denice Maedgen

Attendees (19)

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2025 Utah Rural Schools Conference

Christine Elegante

Denice Maedgen

Attendees (19)

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