Imagine Learning partners with School District of Philadelphia to host Summer Institute and boost student literacy

The School District of Philadelphia will support 1,050 educators and administrators with best practices for implementing high-quality instructional materials in classroom instruction for the upcoming school year.

Taking place from 23-27 June, the Summer Institute will welcome nearly double the number of participants as the inaugural course in 2024. The training will be delivered in partnership with Imagine EL Education, providing the tools and in-depth support educators require for more engaging, effective, and equitable support for all students.

Feedback shared in the sessions will inform Imagine Learning’s ongoing evolution of its implementation strategies, educator supports, and product development. 

"SDP's commitment to academic achievement goes beyond test score performance — we want our students to feel empowered, engaged, and confident in their literacy skills," said Tony B. Watlington, Sr. Ed.D., Superintendent of the School District of Philadelphia. "We are eager to continue implementing practices, like the science of reading principles and Imagine Learning's EL Education, to make instruction more personalized and learning more equitable for educators and students alike."

"At Imagine Learning, our mission is to support educators so they feel empowered and prepared to help every student on their unique learning journeys," said Kinsey Rawe, EVP & Chief Product Officer. "We're proud to partner with the School District of Philadelphia on the Summer Institute and collaborate on this critical work."

SDP, Imagine Learning and the Free Library of Philadelphia will also co-host a recognition dinner honoring 15 students in grades K-8 for outstanding early learning reading projects.