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Serving school districts in Ashland, Crawford, Huron, Knox, Marion, Medina, Morrow, Richland, Seneca, and Wyandot Counties in Ohio

Literacy

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The Ohio Department of Education and Workforce aims to increase student achievement by improving language and literacy outcomes for all students. SST 7 supports districts and schools to implement data and evidence based systems and practices (structured literacy) so that all students secure and sustain language and literacy proficiency.

ODEW Updates

Updated List of Approved Core Curriculum and Instructional Materials in English Language Arts  
Additional materials have been added to the approved list of prekindergarten and kindergarten-grade 5 core curriculum and instructional materials in English language arts following the Department of Education and Workforce’s Phase 2 appeals review. The Department’s list of approved core curriculum and instructional materials includes all submitted materials that met the required criteria. 
Information regarding timeline updates and supports for districts and schools in selecting materials is available on the Department’s website.

Ohio’s Introduction to the Science of Reading Courses Now Available 
Five pathways are now available on the Department’s Learning Management System:  

Pathway A: Ohio’s Introduction to the Science of Reading, Kindergarten-Grade 5 Course
Pathway B: Ohio’s Introduction to the Science of Reading Course, Kindergarten-Grade 5 (Abbreviated) 
Pathway C: Ohio’s Introduction to the Science of Reading, Grades 6-12 Course 
Pathway D: Ohio’s Introduction to the Science of Reading Course, Grades 6-12 (Abbreviated) 
Pathway E: Ohio’s Introduction to the Science of Reading Course, Grades 6-12 Content Areas 

Access the Professional Development in the Science of Reading page on the Department’s website for more information on available course pathways and access through the Learning Management System. This page also contains information on accessing and completing the Course, and Frequently Asked Questions.  
Questions about the professional development requirements can be sent to [email protected]

Ohio’s Introduction to Dyslexia, Grades 4-12 Course Now Available 
Ohio’s Introduction to Dyslexia, Grades 4-12 course is now available in the Department’s Learning Management System. This free course is one option available to educators to meet the professional development requirements of Ohio’s Dyslexia Support Laws. More information on accessing the course through the Learning Management System is available on the Department’s webpage.  
Questions about the professional development requirements can be sent to [email protected]

Literacy Contact Information

Consultant Erin Adkins

Erin Adkins
Regional Literacy Specialist