More than half of all states have passed new reading legislation mandating that schools use materials, instructional approaches, and assessment tools that align with the science of reading, which is based on evidence about how children learn to read.
Despite the term “science of reading” reaching buzzword status, there’s much debate about what it really means. Some confusion stems from the number of education companies adding a “science of reading” label to their materials without ensuring the tools follow research-backed approaches, while other debates are around the need for reading instruction to go beyond a focus on foundational skills.
In this Education Week webinar, a panel of four school leaders with extensive experience with reading education team up to discuss:
- How states are responding to recent legislation aimed at enhancing early literacy initiatives.
- Limitations of a general education curriculum for dual-language students, including what every early childhood program should provide regarding language and culture.
- Strategies and progress monitoring techniques that are vital for supporting early readers.
- The role that school leaders play in developing responsive literacy policies.
Otus aligns with state legislation on the science of reading by providing a comprehensive platform for early identification, personalized intervention planning, and data analysis. It integrates data from various reading assessments, including third-party assessments like DIBELS and Amplify CKLA, allowing educators to create personalized plans and track student progress in real-time.