With the implementation of the Virginia Literacy Act (VLA) and a growing number of changes impacting literacy instruction, this session—led by regional Virginia Literacy Partnership coaches—invites administrators and literacy champions to take a deeper dive into what it means to be an effective literacy leader. Participants will explore the key components of the VLA and examine how leadership actions directly influence the success of evidence-based literacy practices. Leaders will walk away with concrete strategies and a stronger understanding of their role in system-wide change in literacy.