{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"Leading Engaged Learning","title":"Building Coherent Literacy Systems Through Collaboration and Tier 1 Focus with David Moyer","html":"","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":2517,"description":"On Leading Engaged Learning, host Miriam Williams sits down with David Moyer, Superintendent of Northport-East Northport Union Free School District, to explore what it takes to build a truly coherent literacy system across all grade levels.With over 16 years of experience as a superintendent and a career spanning multiple roles in education, Moyer shares how districts can move beyond fragmented practices by focusing on Tier 1 instruction, teacher collaboration, and system-wide alignment. From redefining literacy as a shared responsibility across all content areas to implementing professional learning communities and interdisciplinary instruction, this conversation highlights how intentional systems and strong instructional practices can drive meaningful literacy gains.Moyer also emphasizes the importance of assessment practices, teacher development, and student-centered learning in closing gaps and improving engagement, especially as student needs continue to evolve.Key Moments05:27 Rigor Gaps and Literacy Plateaus07:23 Literacy Across All Subjects10:27 Building Teacher Capacity12:28 Power of Professional Learning Communities14:03 Interdisciplinary Literacy in Action16:39 Tier 1 Instruction First20:09 Student Ownership and Engagement21:45 Balancing Curriculum and Professional Judgment23:34 Writing as a Literacy Driver26:05 Rethinking Interventions (All Students, Shared Responsibility)27:23 Professional Development Systems30:37 Instructional Coaching Impact34:28 Leadership Capacity First35:46 Future-Focused Learning Systems39:10 Advice for New SuperintendentsWhy You’ll Love This EpisodeThis episode offers a systems-level perspective on literacy that goes beyond programs and quick fixes. David Moyer makes it clear that lasting improvement comes from building coherence—aligning instruction, assessment, and professional learning across the entire district.You’ll learn:Why Tier 1 instruction is the foundation for all literacy successHow professional learning...","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/COm0J9ARU3KGcauGxQ-Mm2-_cpvdEQFYg25DrjnaXk0/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS9hNjRl/ZTI2ZjAzYjY5ZmY0/MzJhMjhlM2UwOGI4/ZGJmYi5wbmc.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}