Literacy Unlocked
FWISD K-12 Literacy Department - Spring 2023
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Current State of Reading
National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP) 2022 Report Card
More Than 1 in 3 Children Who Started School in the Pandemic Need ‘Intensive’ Reading Help
According to a new study by the curriculum and assessment group Amplify, based on data from more than 400,000 students in kindergarten through 5th grades who participated in the Dynamic Indicators of Basic Early Literacy Skills, more than 1 in 3 children in kindergarten through grade 3 have little chance of reading on grade level by the end of the school year without major and systemic interventions.
‘Just-right’ books: Does leveled reading hurt the weakest readers?
Amid the deepening literacy crisis, many are beginning to question the wisdom of pigeonholing young readers. Critics say it’s high time the school system began rethinking leveled reading. What if leveled reading doesn’t boost learning after all? What if it just holds children back? Click here to find our why the key to effective reading instruction, experts say, is to gradually deepen the student’s understanding. Give them a hand as the path gets steeper but don’t keep them on the flat terrain forever.
Facilitating Teacher Use of Data to Transform Instruction
Beware of Data Pitfalls
Make stronger decisions with the MAP Growth Class Profile Report
Summer ’22 Rewind: Empowering English language learners with Elsa Cárdenas-Hagan
Phonics Instruction for Middle and High School ELLs
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Effective professional development builds the knowledge, skills and qualities of teachers to improve the outcomes of their students. When teachers practice and apply new learning, their enhanced knowledge and skills improves their teaching which then enhances their students' outcomes. Participants should select courses that increase teacher efficacy and are directly-aligned to student achievement (and not solely on "flex credit" compliance).
All English Language Arts and Reading professional learning opportunities (in person, synchronous, hybrid, and asynchronous) for grades K-12 are located in STRIVE. Courses are continuously added throughout the school year, based on district literacy needs.