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Tianna Sanchez
Director of K-12 ELA and MOWR

tianna.sanchez@azed.gov

Lauren Spenceley
Secondary ELA Specialist

lauren.spenceley@azed.gov

Karolyn Corey
K-5 Literacy and Dyslexia Specialist

karolyn.corey@azed.gov

Qiana Harris

K-5 Literacy and Dyslexia Specialist

qiana.harris@azed.gov

Katie Lewis
Dyslexia and Literacy Intervention Specialist

katie.lewis@azed.gov

Holly Herriges
K-3 Literacy Lead

holly.herriges@azed.gov

Deanna Jergenson

P-3 Regional Literacy Specialist

deanna.jergenson@azed.gov

Wendy Logue

P-3 Regional Literacy Specialist

wendy.logue@azed.gov

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Virtual Indigenous Author Panel
Wednesday, November 1st, 2023, 5:00 PM - 6:30 PM
Kick-off Native American Heritage Month with the Office of Indian Education and Arizona Humanities with a FREE virtual webinar featuring an expert moderator and three renowned Indigenous authors on November 1st at 5PM (MST).

~ELA PROFESSIONAL LEARNING~

Arizona Reading Fundamentals OnDemand Academy - now available!

Registration for these CURRENT courses are now available, throughout the year, until December 15th!

Don't forget that each knowledge block recommends a companion text. Please browse our Professional Development webpage for all details prior to registering. We have made a few updates to the page, so check it out!

Arizona's Reading Fundamentals K-5 Literacy Endorsement Part A

Considerable progress has been made with a series of knowledge blocks which will fulfill Part A of the required coursework for Arizona's K-5 educators. This learning path has a recommended anchor text for all knowledge blocks in the series, as well as a companion text. Please plan ahead and have these texts prior to starting your coursework.

Titles and ordering information is available on the Professional Learning webpage.

New Event Management System - APLD

Our Event Management System (EMS) has been upgraded to a NEW system called ADE Professional Learning and Development (APLD). Please use the below updated links and search terms to locate all ELA professional development opportunities. 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 system. You can find helpful information on the APLD FAQ page.

To locate all ELA professional learning, visit the Academic Standards APLD section, use the Search for Courses in the upper right hand corner, and type the search term " K12-AS-ELA."

~IN THE WORLD OF DYSLEXIA~

Secondary ELA Upcoming PD

~SCIENCE OF READING NEWS~

The Reading Rope Strands

Each month, we've been highlighting one of the strands of Scarborough's Reading Rope. This month we are looking at the second strand under Word Recognition: Decoding.
is the ability to apply knowledge of letter-sound relationships, including knowledge of letter patterns, to correctly pronounce written words. https://www.readingrockets.org/node/30970
"Phonics instruction helps children learn the relationships between the letters of written language and the sounds of spoken language. Learning that there are predictable relationships between sounds and letters allows children to apply these relationships to both familiar and unfamiliar words and to begin to read with fluency Planning Standards-Aligned Instruction Within a Multi-Tiered System of Supports: Decoding Example (intensiveintervention.org)
." ReadingRockets.com
What is decoding and why is it important in reading instruction?

Decoding includes the alphabetic principle, spelling-sound correspondences (phonics), and syllable types.

Check out this infographic on decoding and phonics instruction and its implementation in the classroom and MTSS:

Visit all of our Literacy webpages!

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ADE K-12 ELA Updates - Upcoming PD and more! November 2023 by Lauren Spenceley M.Ed. - ADE | This newsletter was created with Smore, an online tool for creating beautiful newsletters for educators, nonprofits, businesses and more

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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
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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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Learning begins at birth and continues throughout every stage of life. The Academic Standards team oversees the standards for learning for children and students in Arizona from birth to high school graduation. The Academic Standards team leads standards work across the state by writing, revising, and implementing the standards with different stakeholders. This team provides professional learning opportunities, resources, guidance, and technical assistance to build educator and caregiver capacity in best practices across the birth through twelfth-grade continuum. The Academic Standards team leads state-level work related to early childhood, literacy, computer science, educational technology, English Language Arts, history and social sciences, math, science, and world and native languages. Academic Standards Annual Report FY23
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Academic Standards Banner.png Learning begins at birth and continues throughout every stage of life. The Academic Standards team oversees the standards for learning for children and students in Arizona from birth to high school graduation. The Academic Standards team leads standards work across the state by writing, revising, and implementing the standards with different stakeholders.

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Karolyn Corey

K-5 Literacy & Dyslexia Specialist

karolyn.corey@azed.gov

Qiana Harris

K-5 Literacy & Dyslexia Specialist

qiana.harris@azed.gov

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Join the Reading Assessment Done Right Book Study

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Join the Reading Assessment Done Right Book Study

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Join the ADE English Language Arts Team for a FREE ELA Assessment Focused 7-week book study. Tuesdays from 4:30-5:30 (8/18 through 9/29). Everyone is welcome!

Participants must register for each week’s session individually. All participants who register in APLD, read their chapter, and attend the book study will be given 2-hours PD credit. Certificates will be in APLD and no record of attendance will be emailed.

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In-Person PD: Structured Literacy for Arizona K-12 Schools

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In-Person PD: Structured Literacy for Arizona K-12 Schools

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Register for 9/18/2026

Register for 1/22/2027

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Click on link below to register: Search "literacy"

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Angela Hanlin Webinar for Literacy Leaders

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Angela Hanlin Webinar for Literacy Leaders

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Based on It’s Possible! by Pati Montgomery and Angela Hanlin, this session highlights how purposeful collaboration and continuous professional development are key drivers of school success. Participants will explore strategies to build a culture of shared responsibility, foster team learning, and implement professional development that directly impacts classroom instruction. Discover how ongoing growth and collective effort make success possible for every student.

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Join us Tuesdays from 12:00-1:00 if you need assistance with MOWR literacy plans. Literacy plan and beginning of year data is due October 1st. The link for these meetings can be found on the MOWR Padlet located on the first column (contacts and ELA Webpages)

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K-3 Dyslexia Training Designee Grant Open

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K-3 Dyslexia Training Designee Grant Open

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K-3 Dyslexia Training Designee Grant is open in GME. Apply for up to $2,500 per K-3 teacher, literacy coach, or literacy specialist. Funds can be used for stipends, benefits, and DTD trainings. Reach out to Katie Lewis, Dyslexia and Literacy Intervention Specialist,at katie.lewis@azed.org for more information.

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Make sure you are signed up to receive updates from the Secondary ELA listserv to be notified when registration opens!

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The Steering Committee for the Arizona Adolescent Literacy Network worked hard over the summer, finalizing our Mission and Vision, and working on our future projects and goals. We are so happy to share with you all! And make sure to keep an eye out for all the exciting things we have coming!

Stay in the know!
💻 AzALN Padlet
🌐 LinkedIn

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