Literacy Initiative
The ²ü¶¶Ð¡ÃÛÌÒ (²ü¶¶Ð¡ÃÛÌÒ) and the Board of Regents are committed to ensuring that every student has access to high-quality instruction and to fostering a culture of reading and writing excellence across the state.Ìý Literacy is the cornerstone of academic success; therefore, the Department is examining state requirements related to literacy instruction and developing a P-20 literacy initiative to ensure that teachers are equipped with the knowledge and skills prepared to provide effective instruction to all students that is grounded in research, culturally responsive, and aligned with evidence-based practices.ÌýÌý
Literacy is a foundational skill for 21st-century learners. In fact, being a proficient reader, writer, and communicator has an impact on a student’s entire education and their life beyond. ²ü¶¶Ð¡ÃÛÌÒ is working to ensure all students have the resources they need to be successful in literacy and life, no matter their learning differences. All students deserve the opportunity of a high-quality education that allows them to thrive.
²ü¶¶Ð¡ÃÛÌÒ understands the critical role that literacy plays in shaping the future of individuals and communities. The literacy resources on this site provide educators, parents, and community members information on best practices and strategies to enhance literacy instruction.
Literacy Curriculum Review Guide
On June 5, 2024, the ²ü¶¶Ð¡ÃÛÌÒ hosted a webinar on the release of the new K-3 Literacy Curriculum Review Guide. The Guide is designed for optional use by districts and schools in selecting high-quality K-3 literacy curricula and curricular materials designed to meet the needs of all students, including English language learners and students with disabilities. In New York State, all curriculum decisions are made at the local level.
K-3 Literacy Curriculum Review Guide Webinar – June 5, 2024
The Science of Reading Literacy Briefs
The ²ü¶¶Ð¡ÃÛÌÒ is pleased to release a new series of literacy briefs that focus on the science of reading. These briefs were produced by Dr. Nonie K. Lesaux, Professor of Education and Human Development at the Harvard Graduate School of Education and Katie C. Carr, M.Ed. The new literacy briefs may be used to strengthen knowledge of evidence-based literacy practices in PK-12 education.
- Briefs Roadmap
- Brief 1: Science of Reading: What is it?
- Brief 2: Science of Reading: Debunking Common Myths
- Brief 3: Science of Reading: The Role of Writing
- Brief 4: Science of Reading: The PreK Years
- Brief 5: Science of Reading: The Elementary Years
- Brief 6: Science of Reading: The Secondary Years
- Brief 7: Science of Reading: Leading for Literacy
- Glossary of Key Terms
Overview of ²ü¶¶Ð¡ÃÛÌÒ’s Literacy Briefs with Dr. Nonie K. Lesaux
The ²ü¶¶Ð¡ÃÛÌÒ (²ü¶¶Ð¡ÃÛÌÒ), in collaboration with the BOCES and Big 5 school districts, hosted a statewide literacy conference. This hybrid event provided New York State teachers, administrators, and literacy leaders with an opportunity to strengthen their knowledge of evidence-based literacy practices in PK-12 education as educators from across the state came together to focus on research-based practices and the science of reading to support students’ learning and development.
Participants had the opportunity to learn about the seven literacy briefs with the ²ü¶¶Ð¡ÃÛÌÒ team and keynote speaker Dr. Nonie K. Lesaux. Dr. Lesaux is the Roy Edward Larsen Professor of Education and Human Development at the Harvard Graduate School of Education. She previously partnered with ²ü¶¶Ð¡ÃÛÌÒ on a series of Advanced Literacy Briefs published in 2017.
- Overview of the ²ü¶¶Ð¡ÃÛÌÒ Literacy Briefs
- Brief 1: Science of Reading: What is it?
- Brief 2: Science of Reading: Debunking Common Myths
- Report Out on Briefs 1 and 2
- Brief 3: Science of Reading: The Role of Writing
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- Report Out on Brief 3
- Brief 4: Science of Reading: The PreK Years
- Brief 5: Science of Reading: The Elementary Years
- Report Out for Briefs 4 and 5
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- Brief 6: Science of Reading: The Secondary Years
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- Report Out on Brief 6
- Brief 7: Science of Reading: Leading for Literacy
- Questions and Answers withÌýÌýDr. Lesaux