Literacy Supports

A Mother's Journey- Raising a Child with Dyslexia

PART 1

PART 2 Exploring the WHY Behind the Reading Science

Overview

Using Implementation Science we will start with the exploration stage. The following sections hold a plethora of resources and tools. PLEASE note that districts should not try to rush through these tools. The exploration stage is critical to future success. Districts across Ohio are all unique therefore, we have many different and variable types of resources. We highly encourage attending the Literacy Leaders Network as the many discussions in that format may include how we can use these resources. The link is the rubric to Implementation drivers that will help all leaders see how they are progressing through the pre-exploration and exploration stages with the supports below. Implementation Science Drivers Rubric Link

2016-11 Drivers and Stages Matrix color.pdf

The Science of Reading Implementation Guide Ideas and Tools for Integrating Scientifically Based Strategies into Early Reading Instruction and who should read:

Special Education Directors
Superintendents
Director of Curriculum and Instruction
Special Education Directors
Principals
Literacy Coaches

In order to develop and sustain expertise in science-based reading instruction, to assist in garnering support for reading reform at the school level and create implementation support structures for practitioners.

Some additional resources to build staff collective efficacy within the school improvement process

At this point, you will want to reach out to us at the State Support Team to discuss using the Reading Tiered Fidelity Inventory. The next steps would be to analyze RTFI data, One Plan data and determine the district's next steps. SST consultants can also provide technical assistance and support along this journey.

Ohio Supports for Dyslexia

Ohio Department of Education Website Supports

HB 436 is NOT a special education issue. HB 436 is about how school districts need to use strategic thinking to adjust how they do business in teaching language and literacy across all content areas and disciplines from birth to grade 12.

Connor's Odyssey: Right to Read HB 436 Summary

The Dyslexia Committee has been selected and work has begun on the Guidebook which is due to be released on December 31, 2021. It would be advantageous to also start conversations around some of the requirement which will impact all teachers in Ohio.

Dyslexia Fact Sheets

Please use these fact sheets to help guide the conversations within your district in order to clear up the many myths about Dyslexia.

Diverse Learner Resources And Supports

A video of complex learners demonstrating phonemic awareness skills

Ohio Department of Education Website For English Learners
Reading Rockets: English Learners
OCALI Autism Resources
Assistive Technology & Accessible Education Materials Center
Outreach Center for Deaf and Blindness

Ohio Department of Education's Literacy Academy 2021

Prerecorded Virtual Professional Development Sessions

At Home with Florida Center for Reading Research for families Videos

Continue your child’s learning with the Florida Center for Reading Research. We're challenging families to complete 10 FCRR Student Center Activities. Use the hashtag #AtHomeWithFCRR!

Early Literacy Supports for Teachers and Families Presented by Nancy Osko and Marcy Henry

How to Teach Using the Alphabet Arc by Olivia Weisman

Webinars for Educators

More Conversation Guides

IES Practice Guide: Foundational Skills to Support Reading for Understanding in Kindergarten Through 3rd Grade

Resources to Support PLCs in Using the IES Practice Guide for Foundational Skills to Support Reading for Understanding Kindergarten Through Grade 3

YouTube Videos on Foundational Skills from IES Practice Guides for educators

K-5 Reading Foundational Standards found here.

Since learning to read is not a natural process in comparison to the length of time we have been communicating via oral language, our brains have NOT had a long time to become hard-wired for reading! We learn to talk before we ever become readers.