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Level Up with Literacy
2023-2024 Issue 2
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Important Updates from the Department
Changes to the Dyslexia Guidebook
The Dyslexia Guidebook was updated in January 2024. There are no content changes; rather, the changes that have been made reflect legislative updates only.
Pages to reference are:
January 2024 - Pages 4-5 Topic: Requirements (formerly Pages 3-4)
January 2024 - Pages 24-25 Topic: Universal Screening/ Diagnostic Assessments (formerly page 23)
For specific questions, contact Dyslexia@education.ohio.gov
Professional Development in the Science of Reading
As part of House Bill 33, districts, administrators and educators are required to complete a course in the Science of Reading provided by the Department of Education & Workforce no later than June 30, 2025. Stipends are available to teachers for the completion of PD courses developed by the Department to meet the requirements under state law. Additional Professional Development information and requirements in the Science of Reading can be found on the Departments website page.
The Initial List of Approved Core Curriculum and Instructional Materials in ELA - Now Available
The initial list of approved core curriculum and instructional materials in English Language Arts is now available on the Ohio Department of Education and Workforce’s website. The Department’s initial list of approved core curriculum and instructional materials includes all submitted materials that met the required criteria under automatic approval and limited alignment review for prekindergarten and kindergarten-grade 5. Watch our publications and website for additional materials to be added as they are approved.
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Transforming Literacy Tasks to Deepen Learning - Article by Douglas Fisher and Nancy Frey
“Literacy across the curriculum has evolved since its introduction in the middle of the last century, when it was called ‘content area reading.’ The emphasis at that time was on reading to learn, and strategies were not subject-specific. Today, there is an expanded understanding of the fundamental role that all the literacy domains—reading, writing, speaking, listening, and viewing—play in learning subject matter (Flood & Lapp, 1995). These disciplinary literacies, as they are now termed, are tailored to the characteristics and demands of each subject (Shanahan & Shanahan, 2017). Fisher and Frey outline four ways to design literacy tasks, in all subject areas, that prompt students to think, not just replicate.” Read the full article HERE.
State Support Team Region 1 Sponsored Professional Development
Adolescent Literacy Across the Content Areas
There is still time to register for the last session
Audience - Teacher Leaders, Reading Coaches, Curriculum Specialists
Date - March 7, 2024
Location - ESC of Lake Erie West, Toledo, OH
Time - 9:00 - 3:00
Contact Hours - 5 per session
Presenter - Nick Jacobs, M.Ed. - SSTR1 Consultant
This session's Title is What Does Writing in Each Content Area Look Like? Topics discussed will be:
- The Not So Simple View of Writing
- Literacy Writing Within Each Content Area
- Writing Across the Disciplines - Protocols and Look-for's to Consider for All Students
- Sustainability & Community
Adoption and Implementation of Curriculum Aligned to the Science of Reading
Audience - Curriculum Directors, Special Ed Directors, Curriculum Adoption Committee Members (Made up of a diverse set of teachers and coaches, ensuring that all populations of students and educators are represented)
Dates - March 21, 2024, April 25, 2024 and May 23, 2024
Time/Location - 9:00 - 11:00 (Virtual)
Contact Hours - 2 per day (6 total)
Presenter - Debbie Nagel, M.A., Regional Early Literacy Specialist
Description - This training will focus on the creation of systems and processes to guide a smooth transition to reading science. The systems created can be used for years to come and used as an exemplar for how you select and implement curriculum in all content areas. Additional information and registration link.
2023-2024 Literacy Leaders Network
This session will be the last one for this school year
Audience – District, Building and Community School Leaders, Curriculum Directors, Principals, Lead Teachers
Date - May 16, 2024
Time/Location - 9:00 - 11:00 (Virtual)
Contact Hours - 2
Presenter - Debbie Nagel, M.A. Regional Early Literacy Specialist
Description - This network provides regional and state updates on a variety of topics related to Literacy. Additional information and registration link.
Mark Your Calendars!
The seventh annual Literacy Academy, hosted by the Ohio Department of Education and Workforce, will be held June 10-11, 2024, in Columbus. The Literacy Academy provides professional learning to support the use of evidence-based language and literacy practices. This event is intended for Ohio districts, schools, and early care and education program professionals working toward raising literacy achievement. There are no registration fees to attend. Registration will open in spring 2024. Please continue to check the Department’s website for additional information. Send questions to ReadOhio@education.ohio.gov.
Lynn McKahan, Director
Meet our Literacy Team
Debbie Nagel, M.A.
Regional Early Literacy Specialist
Nick Jacobs, M.Ed.
Adolescent Literacy
Urban Literacy Specialist
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