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Science of Teaching Reading Certification RedesignHouse Bill 3, passed during the 86th Texas Legislature, established the requirement that all teacher candidates who teach students in grades Pre-K-6 demonstrate proficiency in the science of teaching reading on a new, standalone certification exam. This requirement took effect on January 1, 2021. Click here for more information. | STR & Teaching Preparation ProgramsWhile decades of research have shown that teaching young students how to crack the code of written language through systematic phonics is the most reliable way to make sure that they learn how to read words, that approach to reading has not made its way into many preservice programs. Click here for full article. | Committing to Literacy LeadershipAdministrators (school-based and district) and teacher-leaders should engage in a deliberate and purposeful process to maximize students' literacy achievement and help them to become not just better readers and writers, but also better listeners, speakers, and thinkers. |
Science of Teaching Reading Certification Redesign
House Bill 3, passed during the 86th Texas Legislature, established the requirement that all teacher candidates who teach students in grades Pre-K-6 demonstrate proficiency in the science of teaching reading on a new, standalone certification exam. This requirement took effect on January 1, 2021. Click here for more information.
STR & Teaching Preparation Programs
While decades of research have shown that teaching young students how to crack the code of written language through systematic phonics is the most reliable way to make sure that they learn how to read words, that approach to reading has not made its way into many preservice programs. Click here for full article.
Committing to Literacy Leadership
Administrators (school-based and district) and teacher-leaders should engage in a deliberate and purposeful process to maximize students' literacy achievement and help them to become not just better readers and writers, but also better listeners, speakers, and thinkers.
FWISD
The FWISD Literacy Framework is grounded in research and the science of teaching reading and writing with students at the core of our foundational literacy work.
20 Ways to Bring More Equity to Your Literacy Instruction
Elementary (K-5)
Teaching Elementary Students to Be Effective Writers
The recommendations in this article cover teaching the writing process, teaching fundamental writing skills, encouraging students to develop essential writing knowledge, and developing a supportive writing environment. All of these practices are aimed at achieving a single goal: enabling students to use writing flexibly and effectively to help them learn and communicate their ideas.
Middle School (6-8)
Writing Instruction For Students in the Middle Grades
This abstract presents the research on effective writing instruction and recommends ways to integrate that research with findings from research on struggling writers. Also highlighted is research on effective teaching practices that will help teachers design writing instruction that addresses the needs of a diverse student population.
High School (9-12)
Why Research Papers are Necessary
To properly prepare all students for success in college, career, and community leadership students must have the opportunity to learn and practice the complex reading, research, thinking, and writing skills they will need. The research process can be overwhelming, but teachers as coaches can make students feel comfortable believing their voice and work are important.
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KG - 8th Grade | KG - 5th Grade Implementation Resources (FWISDreads) | 6th - 8th Grade Implementation Resources (FWISDreads) |
Professional Development
