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Lauren Spenceley, M.Ed.

Secondary ELA Specialist

Arizona Department of Education

lauren.spenceley@azed.gov

Jill Scott, M.Ed.

K-12 Social Studies and World and Native Languages Specialist

Arizona Department of Education

jill.scott@azed.gov

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Learning begins at birth and continues throughout every stage of life. The Academic Standards team oversees the standards for learning for children and students in Arizona from birth to high school graduation. The Academic Standards team leads standards work across the state by writing, revising, and implementing the standards with different stakeholders. This team provides professional learning opportunities, resources, guidance, and technical assistance to build educator and caregiver capacity in best practices across the birth through twelfth grade continuum. The Academic Standards team leads state-level work related to early childhood, literacy, computer science, educational technology, English Language Arts, history and social sciences, math, science, and world and native languages. Academic Standards Front Desk 602-364-2333.
Academic Standards Annual Report FY22

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Learning begins at birth and continues throughout every stage of life. The Academic Standards team oversees the standards for learning for children and students in Arizona from birth to high school graduation. The Academic Standards team leads standards work across the state by writing, revising, and implementing the standards with different stakeholders.

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Nevada Adolescent Literacy Network (NALN) | College of Education & Human Development

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Within a culturally responsive framework, NALN supports individuals who work with Nevada’s adolescent learners to advance their development in language and literacy in all its forms.

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Jill and Lauren Chatting About AdLit with The Reading League Arizona!

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Jill and Lauren Chatting About AdLit with The Reading League Arizona!

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On August 9th, the Arizona chapter of The Reading League graciously invited Jill and Lauren to speak about adolescent literacy!

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Reading Isn't Optional: The Reading League Arizona Book Study Wrap-Up

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✨ A powerful start for adolescent literacy in Arizona! ✨

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✨ A powerful start for adolescent literacy in Arizona! ✨

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On March 5th, we held our first Steering Committee meeting! This committee will oversee the creation of our mission and strategic plan, and the network will officially launch later this year.

From the moment we began, it was clear that this group is deeply invested in ensuring every adolescent in Arizona has access to the high‑quality literacy experiences they deserve. Our conversation was rich and purposeful — centering on shared vision, coherence across systems, and the practical steps needed to support literacy development for grades 6–12 statewide.

Jill and I are grateful for the thoughtful dialogue, big-picture thinking, and willingness of every member to dig into the work. This network is already shaping into something truly special, and I’m excited for the impact we will make together. We are so excited to share with you our mission, vision, and goals once the planning is finished!

Thank you to Brittany Whitneybell, Dr. Lynn Daniel, Christi Reay, Cara Slaughter, Danell Stephenson, Sasha Litzenberger, MA, CAPM, Katie Salch, Lori Armitage, and Karen Scott for your hard work!

Here’s to a strong launch and to the meaningful collaboration ahead! Arizona’s students deserve nothing less. 📚💬🌵

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💻 AzALN Padlet

🌐 LinkedIn

📧 Join the waiting list to be contacted once we officially launch!

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Steering Committee:

Lori Armatage, Phoenix Union High School District

Sasha Litzenberger, Arizona State University

Jen Nevins, JO Combs Unified School District

Christi Reay, American Leadership Academy, Inc/Charter One

Katie Salch, Glendale Community College & Student Choice High School

Karen Scott, Buckeye Union High School

Cara Slaughter, Flagstaff Unified School District

Danell Stephenson, Deer Valley Unified School District

Brie Whitneybell, ASU Prep

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Dr. Rebekah Dyer, Grand Canyon University

Catherine Malone, Coconino County Education Service Agency

Michaela Rose Claussen, well+aligned

Misty Sailors, WestEd

Joan Sedita, Keys to Literacy

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Infographic created by L. Spenceley, 2026. Email lauren.spenceley@azed.gov for permission to use.

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AdLit.org | All About Adolescent Literacy

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AdLit.org | All About Adolescent Literacy

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Adolescent literacy, adolescent literacy research, reading and writing strategies, MG and YA text, adolescent literacy videos

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Implementing Literacy Interventions in Grades 3–8

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Implementing Literacy Interventions in Grades 3–8

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Implementing Literacy Interventions in Grades 3–8 | IES

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This infographic provides an overview of key components to consider when implementing literacy interventions in grades 3-8, including identifying students, using reliable assessments and evidence-based practices, allocating time, supporting interventionists, and establishing systems for professional learning, communication, and a safe learning environment.

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Improving Adolescent Literacy - Social Studies

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Improving Adolescent Literacy - Social Studies

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THE READING LEAGUE NATIONAL

The Reading League is a national not for profit that promotes knowledge to reimagine the future of literacy education and accelerate the global movement toward reading instruction rooted in science.

THE READING LEAGUE'S MISSION IS TO ADVANCE:

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TRL Arizona – Sharing knowledge, inspiring change.

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THE READING LEAGUE ARIZONA Sharing knowledge, inspiring change. Join Us OUR MISSION To advance the awareness, understanding, and use of evidence-aligned reading instruction in Arizona. Support our work and become a member of The Reading League Arizona. Help us continue

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Official launch will occur after the Steering Committee creates the mission and strategic plan, around Summer 2026.

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