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Recording of Literacy Information Session (1/30/2024)

Edina Public SchoolsThursday, February 15, 2024
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Implementation of the READ Act in district schools

Science of Reading instructional shifts

Early Childhood literacy and numeracy programming

Teacher professional development (LETRS training)

Literacy intervention strategies for students

Data-driven instruction and progress monitoring

Partnerships for student success and literacy funding

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Notable Quotes (2)

We're not getting kids ready for June 1; we're getting them ready for September 1st.

— Early Learning Director
Early Childhood EducationDescribing the transition focus for pre-K students.

We used to think there are many ways to teach reading and now we know from recent brain scans that there's really one way that's effective.

— Bethany
Science of ReadingExplaining the shift to the Science of Reading.

People (5)

StaceyState Policy Leader

Recognized for leading READ Act efforts in Minnesota.

BethanyAssistant Director of Teaching and Learning

Oversees literacy initiatives across pre-K through secondary levels.

Chris GoldStaff Member

Initiated Science of Reading nights in elementary buildings.

Early Learning DirectorDirector

Manages Early Learning Center and literacy curriculum for pre-K.

RoAdministrator

Focuses on middle school literacy interventions and diagnostics.

Places Mentioned

MinnesotaEarly Learning CenterUnited Public Schools District

Events & Meetings (3)

  • Monthly Metro Area literacy meetings
  • Science of Reading nights at elementary schools
  • February 12th READ Act initiative start date

Ordinances & Resolutions (1)

READ Act

State-level $92 million investment into literacy curriculum, training, and vetting for school districts.

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