Literacy Updates Sara Wiebke K-3 Literacy Specialist

Elementary Principals’ Literacy Institute  Intensive, six-day professional learning opportunity  Focuses on literacy assessment and instruction  Emphasis on a Multi-Tiered System of Supports (MTSS) framework while examining:  Effective English Language Arts core instruction practices  Evidence-based interventions  The use of DIBELS and other literacy assessments as part of data-driven problem solving approach  School literacy goals will be integrated into the design of the institute to support principals in achieving their goals.

Elementary Principals’ Literacy Institute  Dates:  October 11-12, 2016  January 17-18, 2017  March 7-8, 2017  Submit application on or before May 1, 2016 (link to application below):   For questions or additional information, contact Jennifer Throndsen, PreK-12 Literacy Coordinator  

Early Reading Software Vendors  53A-17a-167  Each program was designed to support individualized student learning through computer-adaptive software that matches student achievement levels to provide tailored instruction.  A public school that does not use the early interactive reading software in accordance with the technology provider’s dosage recommendations for two consecutive years may not continue to receive a license.  K-3 focus, if additional licenses, can be used with 4-6  K-3 population is used to decide size of license needed  Data only collected for K-3

Early Reading Software Application for SY  Due April 15, 2016  Applications online at: m-uIL6EchST7fHs/viewform?usp=send_form m-uIL6EchST7fHs/viewform?usp=send_form  Assurances signed and ed as attachment

Legislative Update  Failed Legislation: HB41, HB42, SB163  New Legislation: SB101: High Quality School Readiness Program Expansion ($9 million - TANF)  Creates the Student Access to High Quality School Readiness Programs Grant Program to expand access to high quality school readiness programs for eligible students  Requires the Department of Workforce Services to determine eligibility for an Intergenerational Poverty Scholarship  Provides for the State Board of Education to administer a home-based technology school readiness program for eligible students  Creates the Intergenerational Poverty School Readiness Scholarship Program  Establishes early childhood education training  Requires the State Board of Education to contract with an independent evaluator to conduct an ongoing evaluation of the effectiveness of high quality school readiness programs  Link to Bill:  For questions or additional information, contact Sue Okroy, PreK Specialist  