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Dr. Margie Gillis: Why Professional Learning Is the Difference Maker in Early Literacy
Literacy at the Center
Literacy at the Center
Dr. Margie Gillis: Why Professional Learning Is the Difference Maker in Early Literacy
Dec 23, 2025
CT State Dept. of Education
In this episode of Literacy at the Center, host Cody Fusco talks with Dr. Margie Gillis, founding member of the Connecticut Literacy Model, explains why sustained, job-embedded professional learning is essential to translating the science of reading into classroom practice. Drawing on Connecticut data and district experience, the conversation underscores how investing in educators strengthens instruction, builds internal capacity, and advances equitable literacy outcomes for all students.
