
SITE VISITS
INSPIRATION FOR ALL

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Our Friday morning site visits will highlight literacy and learning in Oakland schools. Join us for live classroom observations and discussions. Site visits are open to all registered Literacy & Justice for All Symposium attendees, and seats are extremely limited.
Shuttle transportation will be provided from the Oakland Marriott City Center 30 minutes before the start of the scheduled visit and return 30 minutes after. Each visit is self-contained, with pick-up and drop-off at one site only.
Thank you to our partners FULCRUM, Oakland Starting Smart and Strong, and OUSD Library Services for hosting and facilitating site visits.
Due to availability, we ask attendees to select only one site visit.
Unity Council Head Start: De Colores Head Start Center
TIME:
9:30 - 11:30 a.m.
LOCATION:
1155 35th Ave
Oakland, CA 94601
OVERVIEW:
Located in the heart of the vibrant Fruitvale neighborhood, the Unity Council’s De Colores Center provides early care and education programming at the Fruitvale Village, a multi-use development. During your visit, you'll have the unique opportunity to observe De Colores' Head Start program in action. Watch as children engage in their play-based curriculum, thoughtfully designed to build crucial school readiness skills with a special emphasis on early literacy and language development. We will have an interactive Q&A session with teachers and staff and engage in an in-depth discussion of De Colores' approach to integrating literacy into daily activities.
Yuk Yau Child Development Center
TIME:
10:15 - 12:00 p.m.
LOCATION:
291 10th St,
Oakland, CA 94607
OVERVIEW:
Yuk Yau Child Development Center, Chinese for "Little Children's School," is located in the heart of Oakland Chinatown, historically serving immigrant families. The demographic changes in the community are reflected in our classrooms today. Yuk Yau CDC provides play-based educational programs for 62 preschool children and 28 early elementary students, attending our neighboring school, Lincoln Elementary. Our guests will rotate through three classrooms where will observe children engaged in small group writing activities, morning meetings with interactive stories, songs and movement activities, and centers with a variety of invitations. After classroom visits, guests will have an opportunity to debrief and ask questions with teachers and administration.
Cox Academy, Education for Change Public Schools
TIME:
8:45 - 11:45 a.m.
LOCATION:
9860 Sunnyside St
Oakland, CA 94603
OVERVIEW:
Our learning walk experience is designed to inspire participants by showcasing successful models of early literacy instruction and offering the chance to observe effective K-2 classroom practices in action. Attendees will leave equipped with practical tools for conducting their own learning walks and will have meaningful opportunities to engage with educational leaders, seek guidance on implementation, and address potential roadblocks or challenges.
Emerson Elementary, OUSD Library Services
TIME:
9:30 - 11:00 a.m.
LOCATION:
4803 Lawton Ave
Oakland, CA 94609
OVERVIEW:
Join us for an insightful visit to explore how OUSD libraries support literacy and learning across K-12. Participants will tour an elementary library, hear from both elementary and secondary librarians about their programs and services, and learn about the state of OUSD libraries. Discover how expanding access to print and digital resources is transforming student engagement with reading and research, and gain a deeper understanding of the vital role libraries play in fostering academic success. This site visit is intended for all community organizations and educators.
Oakland International High School: Newcomer Multilingual Learners
TIME:
9:45 a.m. - 12:15 p.m.
LOCATION:
4521 Webster Street
Oakland, CA 94609
OVERVIEW:
Spend the morning getting to know what foundational literacy looks like in the context of Newcomer Multilingual Learners in a high school context. Attendees will have the opportunity to learn more about the current state and history of the literacy department at OIHS and see what systems are in place to allow all students to develop English language and literacy skills. Attendees will also observe mixed-grade (9th-11th grade) literacy classrooms with time to debrief and ask questions at the end.
Grass Valley Elementary School
Sold Out
TIME:
8:45 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
LOCATION:
4720 Dunkirk Avenue
Oakland, CA 94605
OVERVIEW:
Our K-5 learning walk will provide participants an opportunity to see comprehensive K-5 evidence-based literacy implementation, including small group foundational skills with early learning tutors, whole group language comprehension, and specialized academic instruction of core curriculum implemented in a self-contained classroom for students with IEPs. Attendees will be equipped with tools for conducting their own learning walks and have the opportunity to engage with leaders, seeking advice on implementation while addressing potential roadblocks and pitfalls.