International Literacy Association’s Post

Ohio is revolutionizing reading instruction by mandating the use of core curriculum aligned with the science of reading. With about a third of schools already implementing approved programs, the state aims to enhance literacy outcomes significantly. Professional development and stipends provided to educators underscore Ohio's commitment to ensuring effective reading instruction across all schools. #OhioEducation #ScienceOfReading #LiteracyInstruction

Align assessment and curriculum THEN engage in professional learning. If your teachers are following the Science of Reading aligned curriculum you won’t need isolated professional development. Teachers should be successful because of the curriculum not in spite of it. #Imnotmakingthingsup #itsintheresearch “Prior to the start of the pandemic, our stu- dents were making statistically significant progress yielding unprecedented levels of pro- ficiency on our state’s reading assessment. How did we do it? This article boils down what we had done to facilitate this progress into five action steps that school and district leaders can take today to begin implementing the science of reading tomorrow: • school yourself • analyze and adjust assessments • analyze curriculum and secure resources • redesign schedules • provide ongoing professional learning”

How do you shift long-held teacher beliefs in #literacy instruction? The Learning Professional's current issue includes a special section on how professional learning is essential for incorporating the science of reading and improving student literacy. Learning Forward's Shannon Bogle took a comprehensive look at the sweeping changes impacting literacy instruction nationwide. Her article, "Professional learning is key to improving reading," demonstrates that to ensure the success of implementing evidence-based reading instruction, educators need multifaceted support that involves professional learning, curriculum resources, ongoing support from leaders and coaches, and a collaborative school culture. Read the full article here: https://bit.ly/4cy5Twv #ScienceOfReading #EvidenceBasedReading #LiteracyInstruction #ReadingResearch

When combined with well-trained teachers, a research-based reading approach ensures that all students can achieve reading success. See what makes for an effective SoR curriculum and how to boost literacy for all students! 📚 🚀 https://bit.ly/43h0jf6

Teachers play a crucial role in shaping confident readers. Leveraging evidence-based instructional practices and prioritizing the development of foundation literacy skills empowers educators to tailor their teaching methods to meet the diverse needs of students. Here's how teachers can use the science of reading to better support learners on their reading journey.

Why are we settling for this reality? The majority of students can learn to read using explicit, systematic, & cumulative methodology. We can make a difference for kids & our future in this nation. “People who cannot read are at significantly increased risk of dropping out of high school, entering the criminal justice system, and living in poverty (Cree et al., 2022). This trajectory is established early. Students who are not reading proficiently by 4th grade are far more likely than their peers to struggle in school and life (Snow et al., 1998). It is therefore alarming that, in 2022, 37% of U.S. 4th graders scored below basic on the National Assessment of Educational Progress, often known as “the nation’s report card,” and just a third scored at the proficient”

Unlock the full potential of every student with innovative strategies from the latest issue of the Journal of Elementary Education. This article is a must-read for educators who want to adapt their teaching styles to meet the diverse needs of their students. Read about research-backed methodologies, from integrating technology in the classroom to harnessing the power of storytelling. You can transform reading instruction and make a difference in the lives of students. https://lnkd.in/gmRFb6Wp #EducationalInnovation #ReadingInstruction #ElementaryEducation #TeachingStrategies #LiteracyDevelopment

Introducing a new “way” of teaching or implementing a new curriculum is always a bit overwhelming at first. Teachers and Principals alike will both have a bit of a learning curve. Find the tools to help make the transition easier and lean into them. Our LION (Learning Inventory of Needs) Reading benchmark and progress-monitoring tool is already aligned to the Science of Reading. Quickly assess where the students are and use the provided resources to set them up for success. Harris Education Solutions also provides a variety of teacher observation and evaluation tools that can be designed to meet the needs of your district, including instruction aligned to the Science of Reading. Let us help you throughout this transition!

This. Right. Here. If we continue to give students texts that are “just right” and never give them grade level texts they will never improve, stretch, and grow. It’s one thing to use leveled texts to build background knowledge, it’s an entirely different story to use them as primary curriculum. It is not unkindto give a child a text above their reading level with the right supports and scaffolds. It is unkind and inequitableto believe they “can’t.” “We should also stop seeing comprehension taught via leveled reading groups, where each group visits the teacher for round-robin reading through a new text “at the right level.” Instead, we should see use of a rich, complex text for all the students in a class. We should hear multiple reads of the same text, beginning with teacher modeling and moving to student practice. We should see partnering for repeated readings to develop fluency. We should hear the voices of students and the teacher in high-quality conversations about the text that focus on language, structure, and deepened understanding.”

We need to make sure that education continues to evolve and learn, but most importantly we need to trust our educators who continue to explore and learn best practices for instruction. Lets make sure we delve beyond the headlines and seek to really understand what we need to know for high quality instruction and ultimately, an impact on student learning. Many will spew facts about how the system is broken, but few will try to understand how ro impact change. If every parent also learned more about literacy instruction and the Science of Reading our students would have an even greater chance to grow in this foundational skill.