Saginaw ISD's Executive Director of Instructional Services, Vic Bugni, and SVSU's Assistant Professor of Teacher Education, Dr. Julie Brehmer, joined WNEM TV5's Blake Keller to highlight the incredible literacy initiatives shaping Mid-Michigan classrooms!
At Saginaw ISD, we know that strong literacy skills open doors for students, and we appreciate our partnership with Saginaw Valley State University in preparing teachers—not just with their degrees, but through continued professional development that makes a lasting impact. https://youtu.be/e1zNMQHFetI
Last week, our Instructional Services Department hosted the Federal Programs and Grants 101 training series session #3 with Team 4 MDE Consultant Wes Seeley. The group worked on Time & Effort and Equitable Services requirements. #SaginawISD

Thank you, Dr. Julie Brehmer, from SVSU, for sharing how thinkSRSD is integrated into the K-12 Literacy Specialist M.A. program! Your insights are shaping the future of literacy instruction. 📚✨ #ThankYou #thinkSRSD #LiteracyLeadership #OurStory

Thank you to Dr. Adrea Truckenmiller for her outstanding presentation on the Writing Architect and writing support for thinkSRSD writing. We appreciate your passion and dedication to writing and supporting educators in Saginaw County! #SaginawISD

Thank you, Dr. Leslie Laud, from ThinkSRSD Writing, for joining our professional learning session and sharing your invaluable expertise! Your insights and strategies will have a lasting impact on our teaching. #Gratitude #ProfessionalLearning #ThinkSRSD

Saginaw ISD is hosting an amazing day for county-wide staff to be engaged in the Write Way Professional Learning! #InstructionalServices


Instructional Coaches Stacy Darrow and Tai Petrillo did a fantastic job presenting on advanced phonics to Saginaw County educators. #SaginawISD #OurStory #AdvancedPhonics


Happy 100th Day of School from Ms. Urbani’s class at Herig Elementary and our Early Literacy Consultant, Tai Petrillo! That’s 100 days of learning, growing, and making every moment count. From counting collections to creative writing, we’ve embraced each day with curiosity and joy. Here’s to 100 more! 🎉 #OurStory #100DaysSmarter #HerigHuskies

Another powerful takeaway from Dr. Carolyn Strom’s presentation at the Michigan Multi-Tiered System of Supports (MiMTSS) and Michigan Department of Education (MDE) Dyslexia Summit! We are grateful for the opportunity to learn alongside educators from Saginaw County and across the state. Together, we are better! #SaginawISD

📢#ICYMI We had an incredible day of learning with Dr. Carolyn Strom at the MiMTSS Dyslexia Symposium! Missed this one? Don’t worry! A second symposium is coming in June—stay tuned for more details! 📅🔎

Kudos to the administrative team at Merrill Schools, in collaboration with Youth Solutions Foundations, for their dedication and hard work in aligning their career development plan with the Michigan Career Development Model. #SaginawISD #OurStory #MerrillSchools

This is your last chance to register and bring a "guest LEADer" with you to Principals LEAD tomorrow, February 11th! Register: bit.ly/PrincipalsLEAD #Saginaw ISD

This week's Systems Work session will focus on assessment and data. Teams will use their data stories to work on district-specific MTSS/MICIP plans. Join us tomorrow, February 4th, at 9 a.m. at Saginaw ISD Central Campus for this work session. #SaginawISD

PD OPPORTUNITY: Join us for an engaging and interactive day focused on universal strategies to create inclusive classrooms that meet the diverse needs of learners. You will gain practical tools to better support students’ communication, sensory, motor, and language development needs. For more information, please visit: https://www.sisd.cc/page/instructional-services

PD OPPORTUNITY: Join us for an engaging and interactive day focused on universal strategies to create inclusive classrooms that meet the diverse needs of learners. You will gain practical tools to better support students’ communication, sensory, motor, and language development needs. Register here: https://www.sisd.cc/page/instructional-services

Principals LEAD: Mark your calendars for February 11th and share the love by bringing a guest! ❤️ Anyone who demonstrates LEADership in your system is welcome. We look forward to working with you to Lead Resourcefully! #PrincipalsLEAD

Are you ready to take your literacy teaching strategies to the next level? Don’t miss these exciting opportunities to engage with fellow educators and enhance your professional skills. Join us for a series of professional learning events designed to inspire, educate, and empower! Learn more here: https://www.sisd.cc/page/instructional-services

Saginaw County Leaders came together for SISD Principals LEAD this week to work on how to focus the use of their time on what is “Important” to increase the effectiveness of their LEADership. #Saginaw ISD #OurStory

Tai and Jessica had a fantastic time presenting on Phonological Awareness at Saginaw ISD! Huge thanks to all the participants for making it such a great professional development experience! #PhonologicalAwareness #SaginawISD #OurStory

PD OPPORTUNITY: Join us for an engaging and interactive day focused on universal strategies to create inclusive classrooms that meet the diverse needs of learners. You will gain practical tools to better support students’ communication, sensory, motor, and language development needs. For more information, please visit: https://www.sisd.cc/page/instructional-services

