Science of Reading News Digest: October 2022

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Around 90% of Colorado's K-3 educators successfully completed state required professional development on the science of reading by the August 1st deadline. Mandated training is one of several components of the state's effort to improve foundational literacy skills.

While some Colorado school districts seek extensions for staff members that were unable to meet this deadline, other districts have yet to submit data to the state. Funding tied to compliance will be released in November to districts whose staff has met training requirements.

The Pennsylvania Department of Education will provide structured literacy professional development and support to early childhood, elementary-middle level, Special Education, English as a Second Language, and Reading Specialist professionals. Department of Education training opportunities, as well as school training plans and teacher preparation programs, will be aligned with structured literacy competencies adopted by the Department.

While much attention has been placed on foundational reading, students also need to develop the ability to critically read and evaluate sources. Most faculty do not have the training to help students improve their reading, but this article offers strategies they can use to help students develop their reading skills, along with a list of resources faculty can consult to learn more.