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Morphology and the Science of Reading 7-11-25

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Secondary and the Science of Reading 7-9-25

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Arizona and the Science of Reading 7-7-25

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Keep an eye out in your email for an end-of-event survey - we would love your feedback on this important event! We will send it out at the end of the week.

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The Writing Revolution - Empower teachers to help students

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By training educators in The Hochman Method©, The Writing Revolution (TWR) aims to help all students become proficient writers, readers, and critical thinkers.

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AZ Virtual Literacy Week 2025 Flyer updated

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Move on When Reading Inbox | Phone: 602-364-2053 2023 ELA Team New Logo.png Lauren Spenceley, Secondary ELA SpecialistMaggie Velazquez, Dyslexia and Literacy Intervention SpecialistKaren Ten Napel, Literacy and Dyslexia SpecialistMichele Rutin, P-3 Coach Coordinator The mission of the ADE ELA Team…

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Arizona Literacy Road Show 2025 Resources

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Our gift to you for taking part in the virtual literacy week!

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The views and opinions expressed in any third-party resource do not necessarily reflect those of the Arizona Department of Education (ADE) and do not imply an endorsement by ADE.

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*Note: Organizations will be confirmed prior to listing; Read On Arizona reserves the right not to include an organization.

Founding Partners

For a complete list of collaborative partners click here.

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Read On Arizona is our state's early literacy collective impact initiative, with strategic focus on school readiness and third-grade reading.

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A Source for What Works

Improving student outcomes in Arizona requires the commitment to provide evidence-based, high-quality instruction, interventions, and supports that are proven to help children develop the language and literacy skills they need to be successful in school.

Literacy tools and strategies available on LitHubAZ include:

Effective Literacy Practices - Literacy standards and proven instructional strategies to support children from early childhood through high school.

High-Quality Instructional Materials - A tool to support LEAs in finding evidence-based core reading, intervention, and supplemental programs.

AZ Chronic Absence Resource Guide - A framework of proven strategies to reduce chronic absence and boost school attendance.

Dyslexia Resource Guide - Step-by-step information for families to work with schools and help their child improve their reading skills.

Smart Talk - Easy ways for parents and caregivers of babies and toddlers to build early literacy skills.

The information provided in LitHubAZ is derived from decades of research into how skilled reading develops - often referred to as "the science of reading" - and how to most effectively support children in learning to read, including a list of seminal studies compiled by the Arizona Department of Education as part of its high-quality literacy review process.

Emphasizing more than just phonics and decoding, structured literacy instruction based in the science of reading simultaneously develops comprehension, vocabulary, and background knowledge simultaneously with the development of word recognition. All the foundational skills must be woven together so that children can make meaning from the words they read.

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LitHubAZ provides evidence-based literacy strategies and resources to support student achievement.

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Pathways to Proficient Reading: Secondary (PPR-S) 2025
Interest Form

Pathways to Proficient Reading (PPR) & Pathways to Structured Literacy (PSL) 2025 Interest Form

January 2025 AIM Pathways to Proficient Reading with Pathways to Structured Literacy is FULL.

Completing both AIM's Pathways to Proficient Reading and Pathways to Structured Literacy coursework meets the requirements for:

Dyslexia Training Designee

Early Childhood Education and Elementary Certification Deficiencies

Coursework Taken Online with Virtual Coaching Sessions

Pathways to Proficient Reading and Pathways to Structured Literacy courses from the AIM Institute Learning & Research provide educators with evidence-based content in the science of reading. The Arizona Department of Education is pleased to provide these courses to Arizona educators. The courses provide teachers with content knowledge proven by science about how students learn to read and are aligned to the International Dyslexia Association's Knowledge and Practice Standards for Teachers of Reading. The Arizona Department of Education, along with AIM Institute, is committed to educational excellence through professional development in the field of literacy to achieve better outcomes for all students.

- Tianna Sanchez, Director of K-12 ELA & MOWR, Arizona Department of Education

Requesting a DTD or K-5 Literacy Endorsement Certificate of Completion
Request an AZ specific certificate of completion by clicking on the certificate type you need below:

Learn More About AIM Pathways

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Course Details
Each IDA-Accredited AIM Pathways Course includes:

12-month access to the AIM Pathways Platform course content and classroom resources

An online Orientation and Pre-Course Knowledge Inventory (90 minutes)

Asynchronous Learning Sections and Synchronous Group Coaching Sessions (Virtual Community of Practice Sessions)

Post Course Knowledge Inventory (90 minutes)

Pacing guide/Schedule for each course

Downloadable Resources such as Note Taking Guides

3 Graduate Credits available per course through Arcadia University

Pathways to Proficient Reading (Course 1) Training Includes:

17 asynchronous learning sections (See Detailed Syllabus)

6 One-Hour Virtual Community of Practice (VCOP) Coaching Sessions

Pacing Guide/Schedule for course work (see links below).

Prerequisite for Course 2

Pathways to Structured Literacy (Course 2) Training Includes: Pathways to Structured Literacy Practicum- Optional (Available Here)

Required readings with written summaries

60 supervised contact hours with student(s) and submission of lesson plans, student profile(s), and other required documentation

Three, 1-hour synchronous implementation meetings to ensure fidelity of implementation

Lesson implementation video submissions & establishing instructional goals

3 successful formal observations with feedback with your supervisor

Participants are eligible to sit for the KPEERI exam

Start a Conversation

Interested in creating a cohort of up to 30 educators for this required K-5 Literacy Endorsement coursework? If you'd like more information or have questions, please contact us by clicking the blue button below.
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AIM Pathways: Approved training for AZ K-5 Literacy Endorsement and Dyslexia Training Designee

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AIM Pathways coursework is approved by the Arizona Department of Education to fulfill all required learning opportunities for K-5 Literacy Endorsement and Dyslexia Training Designee.

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Fireside Chat with Marietta City Schools

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The Arizona Department of Education's English Language Arts team has created the Arizona Reading Fundamentals OnDemand Academy. This academy offers schools a variety of free knowledge blocks on demand.

Schools are encouraged to utilize these resources as a part of a comprehensive professional learning plan that is data-driven, sustained, intensive, collaborative, job-embedded and instructionally focused. Each participant will need to register for each knowledge block separately. Once registered, a link to our Blackboard LMS will be available in your APLD registered courses.

Arizona Reading Fundamentals K-5 Literacy Endorsement Part A

This learning path is intended for any individuals who are seeking to improve their literacy instruction, specifically in grades K-5. The completion of all courses must be completed in sequential order to fulfill Part A of Arizona's K-5 Literacy Endorsement. All participants using the Arizona Reading Fundamentals for the literacy endorsement will also need to complete additional coursework to meet Part B, as well as pass the Foundations of Reading Assessment prior to certification. For more information on the literacy endorsement, other approved trainings, and assessment information, visit our webpage.
To prepare:
The anchor text for all courses in this series is Fundamentals of Literacy Instruction & Assessment, PreK-6, Second Edition Edited by Martha C. Hougen, Ph. D., & Susan M. Smartt, Ph.D. Current edition, Second Edition, 2020. All participants should have this text prior to beginning these courses. Order your text today!
Use this form to help keep track of completion. Registration has continued to be delayed due to ongoing bugs in the new event management and learning systems for Science of Teaching and Reading. Please be patient with our team.
Additional courses are still in development and will be released gradually throughout the year.

Contact Michele Rutin with any questions.

Systemic Reading Fundamentals

These Systemic Reading Fundamentals Knowledge blocks are available for registration and participation throughout the year. These knowledge blocks are not a part of the Arizona Reading Fundamentals K-5 Literacy Endorsement Series.

Contact Michele Rutin with any questions.

Secondary Reading Fundamentals

These Secondary Reading Fundamentals Knowledge blocks are available for registration and participation throughout the year. These knowledge blocks are not a part of the Arizona Reading Fundamentals K-5 Literacy Endorsement Series.

Contact Lauren Spenceley with any questions.

Dyslexia Reading Fundamentals

These Dyslexia Reading Fundamentals Knowledge blocks are available for registration and participation throughout the year. These knowledge blocks are not a part of the Arizona Reading Fundamentals K-5 Literacy Endorsement Series.

**IMPORTANT NOTE: As part of A.R.S. § 15-211, every school must have at least one teacher who has training related to dyslexia. To fulfill this requirement teachers must complete an approved course which fulfills 3 criteria. One of the required sections is "Understanding and Recognizing Dyslexia". The ELA team at Arizona Department of Education has created a free course to give a more cost-efficient option and is available as part of the Arizona Reading Fundamentals OnDemand Academy.

Contact Maggie Velazquez with any questions.

OTHER PROFESSIONAL LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES

Our Event Management System (EMS) has been upgraded to a new system called ADE Professional Learning and Development (APLD). The old Event Management System is available as read-only, you will not be able to register for courses. All of your previous certificates are available in the new Event Management System. APLD - Academic Standards

ELA Book Studies

Come join us for our current professional learning book studies!

Virtual book chats take place via Zoom.

All participants must register in the APLD system to receive credit - each session is offered individually.

All participants who register in APLD, read their chapter(s), and attend the book study will be given 2-hours PD credit.

Please share with your colleagues!

Register for book studies General Info for our book studies:
Use search term "book study" to narrow down your search.

Note: Book studies do not qualify towards hours for the Dyslexia Training Designee or K-5 Literacy Endorsement.

All ELA Professional Learning

Secondary ELA Professional Learning Opportunities - search "secondary ELA" - Earn PD credit and collaborate with other secondary ELA teachers! A variety of topics including: reading comprehension, writing, secondary MTSS, collaboration with Social Studies, and more!

Dyslexia Professional Learning Opportunities - search "dyslexia" - Register here for dyslexia-related professional learning opportunities!

All ELA Professional Learning - For all current ELA and literacy related professional learning opportunities, including K-12 Literacy Office Hours, book studies, webinars, and OnDemand Academies, use search term "K12-AS-ELA."

Language Essentials for Teachers of Reading and Spelling (LETRS)

Lexia LETRS (Language Essentials for Teachers of Reading and Spelling) is comprehensive professional learning that provides educators and administrators with a deep knowledge of language and literacy aligned with the science of reading. Participants learn the skills needed for foundational and fundamental reading and writing instruction. LETRS was developed by Dr. Louisa Moats and other leaders in the field of literacy. To learn more about LETRS professional learning please visit https://www.lexialearning.com/arizona-letrs.

If you and/or your district/charter is interested in receiving this training please contact Karen Ten Napel (please give a few weeks as the volume of requests is high). Please note that not all those who request spots will be able to be accommodated.
The Arizona Department of Education English Language Arts team invites you to attend the Arizona Literacy Road Show coming to a location near you!
Arizona Literacy Road Show

Thank you to all who attended our first ever Arizona Literacy Road Show in summer 2023! Watch for details coming in March 2024 about next summer's Arizona Literacy Road Show!

Contact Information: For additional information about the Arizona Literacy Road Show please contact Karen Ten Napel

Early Childhood Professional Learning

ECE Professional Learning Opportunities - The Arizona Department of Education Early Childhood Education (ECE) division offers a comprehensive list of synchronous (live) and asynchronous (on-demand) professional learning opportunities.

OELAS Professional Learning

Professional Learning for Instructional Leaders and Educators of ELs - The Office of English Language Acquisition Services (OELAS) division offers a variety of self-paced courses, conferences, and meetings.

Exceptional Student Services Professional Learning

Exceptional Student Services Literacy Professional Learning - The Professional Learning and Sustainability team at the Arizona Department of Education Exceptional Student Services division offers a variety of literacy professional learning opportunities.

ADE Professional Learning and Development (APLD) Support
Sign up for ELA Listserv:
Support - For questions regarding registration, certificates, accessing courses, etc. please refer to our APLD FAQ page

To stay on top of the latest Arizona ELA news, join our listserv!

**The views and opinions expressed in any third-party resource do not necessarily reflect those of the Arizona Department of Education (ADE) and do not imply an endorsement by ADE.

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What is the Science of Reading?

The Science of Reading is a vast, interdisciplinary body of scientifically based research about reading and issues related to reading and writing. This research has been conducted over the last five decades across the world, and it is derived from thousands of studies conducted in multiple languages. (The Reading League)

The Science of Reading is built on two fundamental truths:

1. We were never born to read. Our brains are hardwired for speech, not print.

2. The alphabetic principle is the foundation of our alphabetic writing system. It is fundamentally different from pictograph and logograph systems.

What the Science of Reading is not:

an ideology or philosophy

a fad, trend, new idea, or pendulum swing

a political agenda

a one-size-fits-all approach

a program of instruction

a single, specific component of instruction, such as phonics

Click here for The Science of Reading: Defining Guide from The Reading League!
Download the Science of Reading infographic here.
Watch a 3-minute "elevator speech" about the Science of Reading, as explained by Dr. Stephanie Stollar.

Want to learn more?

Take one of our courses to learn more about the science of reading, especially the Evidence-Based Decision Making Course, which directly aligns and supports learning in the science of reading and the shifts to structured literacy.
Literacy Professional Learning
AZ State Literacy Instruction Plans

We are so happy you are here to learn more about the Science of Reading!
We would love to hear your feedback on this page so that we know what you need and how we can support you in your understanding of how the brain learns to read.

Please take a moment to complete a simple survey by clicking the Feedback button.

**The views and opinions expressed in any third-party resource do not necessarily reflect those of the Arizona Department of Education (ADE) and do not imply an endorsement by ADE.

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Arizona Literacy Plan 2030 Literacy is the key to student achievement, a strong workforce, and Arizona’s future. Arizona Literacy Plan 2030 outlines the key drivers, proven strategies, and actions required to improve literacy outcomes for Arizona students. Introduction Arizona Literacy Plan 2030 is the product of over a yearlong process of gathering input from partners […]

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K-5 Literacy Endorsement: https://www.azed.gov/standards-practices/k-5literacyendorsement

Foundational Literacy Coaching Grant: https://www.azed.gov/FLCG

AZ Science of Reading webpage: https://www.azed.gov/scienceofreading

Move On When Reading: https://www.azed.gov/mowr

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MapLIT is Arizona's comprehensive data tool for interactive mapping and reports on key data sets that impact early literacy in Arizona.

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ADEL - Standards-Driven Lesson Resources

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Writing Revolution book study from July 2024 - https://padlet.com/mz_ess_az/ade-ela-k-12-book-study-the-writing-revolution-july-2024-mz9yvmiecp2mbj4r

Arizona's 6-12th Grade Writing Standards: Model, Practice, Reflect, Assess - https://padlet.com/mz_ess_az/arizona-s-6-12th-grade-writing-standards-model-practice-refl-ufsv2r0nw4sn6afj

Enhancing Elementary Writing - https://padlet.com/katielewis16/enhancing-elementary-writing-wr6qa0r1obf6vb6n

Supporting Writing and Handwriting Foundations for K-1 Learners - https://padlet.com/mz_ess_az/supporting-writing-and-handwriting-foundations-for-k-1-learn-zvnow9ke1cs9vv71

Writing Across the Curriculum in Secondary - https://padlet.com/mz_ess_az/writing-across-the-curriculum-in-secondary-grades-rocjaeafrdpvxkg7

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Resources from Secondary Track at AZ Literacy Road Show

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New! Blackline Lexia Decodable Readers

Our Lexia Decodable Readers are now available in blackline version! Visit the Support for Instruction tab to see all the options for viewing and printing our Lexia Decodable Readers. While you are there, remember to check out the Teacher Guides for each book. The Teacher Guides provide step-by-step guidance for educators to facilitate foundational reading instruction and practice.

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New! Blackline Lexia Decodable Readers Our Lexia Decodable Readers are now available in blackline version! Visit the Support for Instruction tab to see all the options for viewing and printing our Lexia Decodable Readers. While you are there, remember to check out the Teacher Guides for each book.

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The Science of Reading: Defining Guide provides a firm definition of what the science of reading is, what it is not, and how all stakeholders can understand its potential to transform reading instruction.

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Welcome to FCRR! We are dedicated to ensuring that all children are reading and succeeding in school. Children begin to learn to read at home through consistent interactions with parents and caregivers. This learning continues as children grow and learn in school. Here, parents, caregivers, and families can find resources to support their children's reading. FCRR invites you to use the resources below to make evidence-based and evidence-informed decisions to improve reading for all learners.

In response to the global COVID-19 pandemic, a team of researchers, teachers, and families at FCRR collaborated to produce demonstration videos of FCRR's Student Center Activities that would be most applicable to use at home and in summer programs. The videos feature a diverse array of families and caregivers supporting children's learning of various reading and literacy skills. The videos and activities are available on FCRR's YouTube Channel, with more being produced every year.

Developed by the team at the Regional Educational Laboratory-Southeast, these Family Activities have easy-to-follow instructions to help your child practice foundational reading skills. We invite you to view the short Family Videos for tips on how to use the activities to help your child grow as a reader. Using the Family Activities at home can help your child develop language, link sounds to letters, blend letters and word parts to read and write words and read for understanding. The activities were created activities based on the What Works Clearinghouse practice guides, Foundational Skills to Support Reading for Understanding in Kindergarten Through 3rd Grade.

Join Kayla, a young girl with a secret, as she confronts reading challenges in the adventurous series, The Uncanny Chronicles. Developed by the team at FCRR and the National Center on Improving Literacy, each issue and episode presents Kayla with new obstacles, from struggling with dyslexia to coping with social and emotional issues. While young viewers will delight in watching Kayla tackle her problems with fanciful ingenuity, parents and caregivers will expand their understanding of these topics through embedded evidence-based resources. Click here to learn more about Uncanny Chronicles.

Developed by Dr. Lakeisha Johnson, faculty at the Florida Center for Reading Research and in the School of Communication Sciences and Disorders, Maya's Book Nook promotes language and literacy skills through diverse children's literature. Here, parents, caregivers, educators, and speech-language pathologists can find books where young children of color can see themselves, and the stories they relate to, represented within the pages. There are also book reviews and resources that incorporate language-focused strategies to support reading, writing, and other literacy skills.

Developed by the team at FCRR and the Center on Teaching and Learning at the University of Oregon, CBM at home is designed to help educators, parents, and caregivers understand their children's risk for developing reading difficulties in the future. CBM stands for Curriculum-Based Measure. The CBMs are short timed tests that measure important early reading skills, and are available in English and Spanish.

Free tools for educators and leaders to download and use to support reading and literacy instruction.

Use the FCRR Resource Database to look for additional resources.

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Welcome to FCRR! We are dedicated to ensuring that all children are reading and succeeding in school. Children begin to learn to read at home through consistent interactions with parents and caregivers. This learning continues as children grow and learn in school. Here, parents, caregivers, and families can find resources to support their children's reading.

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Ask questions, start discussions, submit ideas and engage with others

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Project for Adolescent Literacy — Seek Common Ground

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Over the past ten years, literacy and reading instruction has received renewed attention. As of the end of April 2024, an Education Week analysis showed that 38 states and the District of Columbia have passed laws or implemented new policies related to evidence-based reading instruction since 2013. The new state policies cover a mix of items such as curriculum, educator professional development, testing, and screenings for dyslexic students leading many districts and schools searching for better curricula, professional development, and strategies around improving literacy.

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Adolescent literacy, adolescent literacy research, reading and writing strategies, MG and YA text, adolescent literacy videos

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AZ Move on When Reading Family Resources

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AdLit.org, "Organizations that Promote Adolescent Literacy"

AdLit.org, "Parent Engagement in Transitions to Middle and High School"

AdLit.org, "Engaging Parents to Support Academic Achievement"

IES, "Literacy Tips for Parents of Adolescents"

Meadows Center, "How Can I Help My Middle Schooler Read Multisyllabic Words? Five Helpful Steps"

Scholastic, “17 Ways to Keep Your Middle Schooler Turning Pages”

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Simple View of Reading: https://www.azed.gov/scienceofreading/simpviewofreading

Scarborough's Reading Rope: https://www.azed.gov/scienceofreading/scarbreadingrope

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https://delaevidenciaalaula.wordpress.com/2019/01/19/simple-view-of-reading/

Concepción simple de la lectura

¿Cómo aprende el cerebro a leer y a escribir?

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Etymonline - Online Etymology Dictionary

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The online etymology dictionary (etymonline) is the internet’s go-to source for quick and reliable accounts of the origin and history of English words, phrases, and idioms. It is professional enough to satisfy academic standards, but accessible enough to be used by anyone.

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Familiarity with Greek and Latin roots, as well as prefixes and suffixes, can help students understand the meaning of new words. This article includes many of the most common examples.