UD School Success Center

08/25/2026

📣Exciting news, Delaware educators!

The UD SSC Literacy Team is presenting several sessions during the DDOE 2026 Statewide Professional Development Day on September 15, 2026! Join our specialists for these high-impact 90-minute sessions:

📚The Tortoise, the Hare, and Reading Comprehension: Making Fluency and Prosody Work Together to Win the Race
Facilitator: Kimberly Johnson

📚 Unlocking Understanding: Strategies for Enhancing Reading Comprehension through Student Discourse and Engagement Facilitator: Kimberly Johnson

📚Addressing Executive Function to Support Student Writing
Facilitator: Alexis Elkins

📚Secondary Writing Across Disciplines
Facilitator: Linda Grace (2 Sessions)

📚Differentiated Literacy Instruction in Middle School ELA
Facilitator: Sara Merkle

📚Not Band-Aids: Scaffolding Complex Texts with Intention
Facilitator: Mary Taylor (2 Sessions)

📚Science of Reading and Writing for Adolescents: Providing Advanced Word Study Instruction in the Secondary Setting
Facilitator: Kelly Donovan

For more information & to register, visit: https://education.delaware.gov/doe-pl/

08/03/2026

Happy National Wellness Month! As you prepare for the coming school year, don't forget that SSC is here to help you reach your goals. Take time to:

- Reflect on how far you've come.
- Recharge your physical and mental energy.
- Reconnect with what brings you joy.

Prepare to step into this new year feeling refreshed!

What’s one wellness habit you’re bringing into the new school year? Tell us below!

06/26/2026

Thank you to everyone who showed up with courage, consistency, and a shared vision for our students at the Policy & Practice Institute: Delaware's P-20 Education Conference. Let's take these insights back to our communities and keep turning policy into powerful practice!

We appreciate the photos that were shared by various participants. Great vibes!

06/26/2026

Our 24th Annual Policy & Practice Institute was a huge success! From groundbreaking strategies to heartfelt reminders of why we do this work, the energy from our local education leaders was unmatched.

Here is what a few of the participants had to say about their biggest takeaways:

On the Power of Collaboration & Planning:
“It was wonderful connecting with education leaders from across the state, participating in highly relevant breakout sessions, and engaging in strategic planning with our team. The collaboration, innovation, and shared commitment to student success on display throughout the conference were inspiring.”
— Mondaria Galloway, Head of School, Academy of Dover Charter School

On Putting People First:
“Yesterday‘s Delaware 2026 Policy & Practice Institute: P-20 Education Conference keynote 🎤 Rick Miller resonated with my passion for elevating people over programs, names behind the data numbers, and the voices from the field.”
— Ann Hlabangana-Clay, Education Associate of Educator Equity & Recruitment, Delaware Department of Education

On Excellence, Alignment, and Purpose:
“When you’re working within your divine gift, you don’t have to force your way into places—you simply have to stay faithful to the assignment, despite the size of the stage. That means you show up with courage, consistency, and a full heart. And yes: we also show up studied—prepared, informed, and knowledgeable—because alignment always meets excellence."
— Nakia Nicholson, K-12 Executive Leadership Coach

06/12/2026

We're excited to announce that Rick Miller will be joining us as the keynote speaker at our upcoming conference!

Rick Miller is a Professor of Practice at Arizona State University, Dean of The MASTER’s Institute, and founder of Kids at Hope, an internationally recognized movement that has transformed the way communities, schools, and organizations foster success in children and youth through the power of HOPE Science.

As a renowned author, researcher, and speaker, Rick's work has influenced education, juvenile justice, and youth development across the United States and internationally.

Join us in welcoming Rick as he shares his insights!

REGISTER by JUNE 14 at SSC.CEHD.UDEL.EDU/PPI

06/12/2026

Great news article about the upcoming Annual Policy & Practice Institute: Delaware's P-20 Education Conference. Register by June 14! You don't want to miss this one!

UD hosts event with Delaware Department of Education, Delaware Association of School Administrators

06/12/2026

Registration is stilll open, secure your seat today!

06/01/2026

Congratulations to our SSC Principal Preparation Program Team! We are honored to have been awarded the Delaware State Chamber's "Superstars in Education" Award, recognizing excellence in education and training. To learn more about the Principal Preparation Program visit TINYURL.COM/SSCPRINCIPALPREP

View the Chamber of Commerce announcement here: https://www.facebook.com/share/p/18QrFQhvuK/

06/01/2026

Huge congratulations to our SSC colleague, Dr. Jonathan Dinkins! Jonathan earned his EdD in Educational Leadership with a concentration in Mathematics Education. We look forward to Jonathan's continued work with our partners to make a real and lasting difference in mathematics education. Well done!

Join us in congratulating him on his success!

05/28/2026

Attention all Delaware Secondary Educators! Explore this opportunity to lead a weeklong summer camp program. REGISTER AND LEARN MORE HERE: TINYURL.COM/528HDY6K