How might Regie Routman in Residence be used to transform struggling schools?
Regie Routman in Residence is comprehensive in its commitment to schools as they learn together and improve student performance. In his most recent book, Michael Fullan suggests there are six secrets of school change. Three are particularly applicable to struggling schools: connect peers with purpose, capacity building prevails, and learning is the work. The components of Regie Routman in Residence are designed to facilitate the study of expert teaching in both reading and writing and address these three secrets of school change. The Regie Routman in Residence facilitator guides are designed to help connect teachers through learning communities that deepen their understanding of literacy and the optimal teaching model. The professional development notebooks ensure that participants document and personalize their learning. Building capacity takes time because it includes the development of new competencies. Regie Routman in Residence’s unique approach, which includes print, DVD, and web
