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Science of Reading: Challenges, Opportunities and Your Checklist for Implementation
Just one-third of American fourth and eighth graders read at grade level today. The latest news from CA paints a bleak picture. Luckily, the extensive research on early literacy development shows that training the developing brain in five key areas leads to literacy mastery. Those key areas are:
They also happen to be the basis for the popular Science of Reading (SoR) protocol, a proven format of early reading instruction that may significantly reduce the literacy gap. SoR is also an area of study that inspires our product development at Literably. We are committed to delivering the diagnostic insight that we see as the basis for any remediation or K8 lesson plan.
But how do schools and districts incorporate an approach as expansive as SoR into classrooms? Where to they start? What obstacles will they face?
Join us on Monday as we discuss those issues more extensively. For our part, we are working tirelessly to address two critical implementation challenges: Heterogenous student needs and limited classroom time.
In theory, these two challenges are easily addressed with SoR-based technology solutions. But implementing technology solutions is not always simple. Poorly designed tools can take weeks away from classroom instruction, fail to address critical elements of SoR or even work against - not with - the classroom teacher. Below is a simple evaluation checklist for any SoR-aligned solution you are considering:
Science of Reading Technology Implementation Checklist
Have you implemented SoR in your classroom? What other questions do you consider when seeking support?
Tell us on Twitter and Facebook @literably, we'd love to hear from you!