This introductory session will provide literacy leaders with the strategies and tools required to develop, implement, and support a high-quality, comprehensive literacy plan. Comprehensive literacy allows educators to meet the needs of rigorous standards while providing engaging student-centered instruction. Rooted in the "8 Principles of Comprehensive Literacy," participants will learn research-based strategies about foundational literacy, instructional best practices, and professional learning pathways. All participants will be provided with tools for actionable success.