Right To Read Symposium by IDA Ontario Branch https://padlet.com/idaontariobranch/RightToRead Thank you for joining our Right to Read Symposium. We have assembled this list of resources that were shared by our speakers for your interest. Please feel free to share this resources page with your colleagues and friends. en-us 2022-03-18 14:09:04 UTC 2025-04-30 14:10:56 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet.net/icons/png/1f4da.png Right to Read Report idaontariobranch https://padlet.com/idaontariobranch/RightToRead/wish/2102058822 2022-03-18 14:45:19 UTC https://padlet.com/idaontariobranch/RightToRead/wish/2102058822 OHRC Right to Read Report Launch Event Video idaontariobranch https://padlet.com/idaontariobranch/RightToRead/wish/2102065179 The OHRC hosted this one hour press conference to discuss the findings and key recommendations of the Right to Read Inquiry.     ]]> 2022-03-18 14:47:30 UTC https://padlet.com/idaontariobranch/RightToRead/wish/2102065179 What is the Science of Reading, A Preamble idaontariobranch https://padlet.com/idaontariobranch/RightToRead/wish/2102081478 2022-03-18 14:56:53 UTC https://padlet.com/idaontariobranch/RightToRead/wish/2102081478 Science of Reading: The DEFINING MOVEMENT COALITION idaontariobranch https://padlet.com/idaontariobranch/RightToRead/wish/2102083122 Free E-Book: Science of Reading A Defining Guide

]]> 2022-03-18 14:58:00 UTC https://padlet.com/idaontariobranch/RightToRead/wish/2102083122 The Reading League idaontariobranch https://padlet.com/idaontariobranch/RightToRead/wish/2102090723 Our first speaker Dr. Maria Murray is the founder, President and CEO of the Reading League.  The Reading League offers training and resources to teachers and partners with school boards to implement large scale science of reading professional development. ]]> 2022-03-18 15:02:54 UTC https://padlet.com/idaontariobranch/RightToRead/wish/2102090723 Five From Five: Dr. Jennifer Buckingham idaontariobranch https://padlet.com/idaontariobranch/RightToRead/wish/2102119157 The FIVE from FIVE project was developed with the objective of promoting effective, evidence-based reading instruction, by providing free resources to teachers, principals and parents and advocating for evidence-based policy with politicians and policy makers.

]]> 2022-03-18 15:20:05 UTC https://padlet.com/idaontariobranch/RightToRead/wish/2102119157 MultiLit: Making Up Lost Time In Literacy idaontariobranch https://padlet.com/idaontariobranch/RightToRead/wish/2102127813 Dr. Jennifer Buckingham is Director, Strategy and Senior Research at MultiLit (Making Up Lost Time In Literacy) is a leading provider of effective literacy instruction in Australasia.  ]]> 2022-03-18 15:25:22 UTC https://padlet.com/idaontariobranch/RightToRead/wish/2102127813 Integrating structured literacy into Ontario's play based Kindergarten Program. idaontariobranch https://padlet.com/idaontariobranch/RightToRead/wish/2102139249 Speaker Emily Moorhead of LSDSB shared her story of integrating a structured literacy approach into her play based kindergarten classroom.  For more information watch these free webinars that where Emily shares more details.]]> 2022-03-18 15:32:37 UTC https://padlet.com/idaontariobranch/RightToRead/wish/2102139249 Structured Literacy in the French as a second language classroom idaontariobranch https://padlet.com/idaontariobranch/RightToRead/wish/2102145420 Speaker Kim Lockhart shared how she has had success integrating a structured literacy approach into her instruction within a French immersion program. You can learn more about what Kim does here.]]> 2022-03-18 15:36:12 UTC https://padlet.com/idaontariobranch/RightToRead/wish/2102145420 Gaab Lab: Developmental Cognitive Neuroscience - linking neuroscience and education idaontariobranch https://padlet.com/idaontariobranch/RightToRead/wish/2102168388 Dr. Nadine Gaab is an Associate Professor of Education at the Harvard Graduate School of Education. Nadine’s work focuses on developmental cognitive neuroscience, particularly in language-based learning disabilities. Her research in the GaabLab examines the development of typical and atypical language and literacy skills in the pediatric brain and pre-markers of learning disabilities and the development of screening tools for screening literacy milestones and dyslexia.]]> 2022-03-18 15:50:12 UTC https://padlet.com/idaontariobranch/RightToRead/wish/2102168388 Winter 2022 Edition of IDA Journal Perspectives - special issue on Screening idaontariobranch https://padlet.com/idaontariobranch/RightToRead/wish/2102192147 IDA publishes the quarterly journal Perspectives on Language and Literacy. This special edition on screening is open access, to read more editions of Perspectives consider joining IDA as a member. ]]> 2022-03-18 16:06:26 UTC https://padlet.com/idaontariobranch/RightToRead/wish/2102192147 National Center on Intensive Intervention review of screen tools idaontariobranch https://padlet.com/idaontariobranch/RightToRead/wish/2102199150 This tools chart has three tabs that include ratings on the technical rigor of the tools: (1) Classification Accuracy, (2) Technical Standards, and (3) Usability Features. ]]> 2022-03-18 16:11:31 UTC https://padlet.com/idaontariobranch/RightToRead/wish/2102199150 White Paper: Screening for Dyslexia idaontariobranch https://padlet.com/idaontariobranch/RightToRead/wish/2102202222 Connecting research to policy and practice.   This paper aims to provide an overview and some insight into what is known about screening for dyslexia risk. It provides a brief overview of “what is dyslexia” and the importance of screening for dyslexia risk, a robust presentation of viewpoints and considerations for best practices in behavioral screening and a brief overview of key statistical considerations one should consider when evaluating a screener with a companion technical report provided. It concludes with a checklist to support teachers, school psychologists, and school-based assessment teams in evaluating and choosing universal screeners. ]]> 2022-03-18 16:13:34 UTC https://padlet.com/idaontariobranch/RightToRead/wish/2102202222 Intensifying Literacy Instruction - Essential Practices idaontariobranch https://padlet.com/idaontariobranch/RightToRead/wish/2104341930 By Dr. Kim St. Martin. The purpose of this document is to increase the capacity of practitioners and educational leaders to support a broad range of learners who need more literacy supports to become skilled readers and writers by identifying a set of essential practices that are research-supported and should be the focus of professional development. These practices for intensifying literacy instruction apply to those learners with severe and persistent reading and writing challenges who have not responded when provided with high quality general classroom instruction, regardless of disability status. ]]> 2022-03-21 02:11:50 UTC https://padlet.com/idaontariobranch/RightToRead/wish/2104341930 Michigan’s MTSS Technical Assistance Center idaontariobranch https://padlet.com/idaontariobranch/RightToRead/wish/2104357438 Speaker Dr. Kim St. Martin the Assistant Director of MiMTSS. Her focus is on regional and district implementation infrastructure efforts to scale-up the successful use of an MTSS framework. The MiMTSS website has useful information for any board leaders tasked with implementing the RTI/MTSS framework recommended by the OHRC.]]> 2022-03-21 02:21:55 UTC https://padlet.com/idaontariobranch/RightToRead/wish/2104357438 Reading Rockets: Q&A with Dr. Todd Cunningham idaontariobranch https://padlet.com/idaontariobranch/RightToRead/wish/2104367946 In this Q&A with Dr. Todd Cunningham, you'll learn the basics about assistive technology (AT) and how AT tools can help students with language-based learning disabilities to reach their full potential in the classroom.]]> 2022-03-21 02:28:05 UTC https://padlet.com/idaontariobranch/RightToRead/wish/2104367946 Academic Intervention Lab OISE idaontariobranch https://padlet.com/idaontariobranch/RightToRead/wish/2104376107 Speaker Dr. Todd Cunningham's Academic Intervention Lab investigates how to best identify and support students with learning difficulties.  Check out their latest research here.]]> 2022-03-21 02:32:56 UTC https://padlet.com/idaontariobranch/RightToRead/wish/2104376107 Barksdale Reading Institute idaontariobranch https://padlet.com/idaontariobranch/RightToRead/wish/2104386058 Speaker Kelly Butler is CEO of The Barksdale Reading Institute (BRI). BRI is a Mississippi-based philanthropic organization devoted to improving significantly our state’s pre-literacy and reading skills.
 
For almost two decades, BRI has worked in K-3 classrooms with elementary teachers and principals to align early literacy instruction with up to date cognitive and educational science. 
]]> 2022-03-21 02:40:12 UTC https://padlet.com/idaontariobranch/RightToRead/wish/2104386058 The Reading Universe idaontariobranch https://padlet.com/idaontariobranch/RightToRead/wish/2104399493 The Reading Universe is a website created by the Barksdale Reading Institute. The Reading Universe is free to join and offers information for teachers on how to implement evidence based practices in the classroom. BRI has received a sizeable grant to upgrade this website and offer even more detailed free resources going forward. Be sure to join the Reading Universe to be notified of the launch of the new site.]]> 2022-03-21 02:49:49 UTC https://padlet.com/idaontariobranch/RightToRead/wish/2104399493 Big Dippers: Science of Reading Short Course idaontariobranch https://padlet.com/idaontariobranch/RightToRead/wish/2104401662 This course offers a one-of-a-kind overview of the science behind effective reading instruction that’s just the right start and the right size to begin or continue your journey to becoming a knowledgeable reading teacher. It was developed by a coalition of reading experts to give practitioners just like yourself critical information about what comprises the reading process and lays a solid conceptual and practical foundation for how to teach reading. Best of all you can learn at your own pace and complete the entire course within a 10-hour timeframe]]> 2022-03-21 02:51:23 UTC https://padlet.com/idaontariobranch/RightToRead/wish/2104401662 Top Ten Tools: SOR aligned professional development course for teachers and administrators idaontariobranch https://padlet.com/idaontariobranch/RightToRead/wish/2104406089 Developed by Dr. Deb Glaser, Top 10 Tools is an online comprehensive reading course designed to immerse educators in the science of reading.  This course is aligned with IDA Knowledge and Practice Standards (KPS) for Teachers of Reading and is designed to prepare educators or support personnel to provide evidence-based reading and language arts instruction and support schools in the process of building Response to Intervention (RTI) and Multi-Tiered Systems of Support (MTSS).]]> 2022-03-21 02:54:37 UTC https://padlet.com/idaontariobranch/RightToRead/wish/2104406089 LETRS: Language Essentials for Teachers of Reading and Spelling idaontariobranch https://padlet.com/idaontariobranch/RightToRead/wish/2104408919 The LETRS® (Language Essentials for Teachers of Reading and Spelling) Suite is professional learning that provides educators and administrators with deep knowledge to be literacy and language experts in the science of reading. Developed by renowned literacy experts Dr. Louisa Moats, Dr. Carol Tolman, and Dr. Lucy Hart Paulson, it is a flexible literacy professional learning solution for educators and administrators. LETRS teaches the skills needed to master the fundamentals of reading instruction—phonological awareness, phonics, fluency, vocabulary, comprehension, writing, and language.]]> 2022-03-21 02:56:29 UTC https://padlet.com/idaontariobranch/RightToRead/wish/2104408919 AIM Pathways: Online training for teachers, administrators and board literacy leaders idaontariobranch https://padlet.com/idaontariobranch/RightToRead/wish/2104417855 AIM Pathways is a unique, interactive digital teacher training platform designed to deliver research and evidence-based content in the science of reading. AIM offers several courses including: Pathways to Proficient Reading, Pathways to Literacy Leadership, Pathways to Proficient Writing and Pathways to Structured Literacy. ]]> 2022-03-21 03:02:53 UTC https://padlet.com/idaontariobranch/RightToRead/wish/2104417855 Kareem Weaver: What it takes to be a literacy education changemaker idaontariobranch https://padlet.com/idaontariobranch/RightToRead/wish/2104431665 Kareem Weaver is a member of the Oakland NAACP Education Committee and a leader of the organization Full and Complete Reading is a Universal Mandate (FULCRUM). He was also an award-winning teacher and administrator in Oakland, California, and Columbia, South Carolina. Kareem discusses what the Science of Reading is at the simplest level and why it’s important that educators are undivided in backing the research. He goes on to give an impassioned plea to educators to come together, because this is an issue that impacts all kids. Kareem also highlights the importance of meeting educators where they are and realizing that change cannot happen if teachers aren’t given the tools and support they need first. Lastly, Kareem calls for systemic changes to education so that teachers can do their jobs in a way that is balanced, sustainable, and ultimately benefits the students.]]> 2022-03-21 03:13:08 UTC https://padlet.com/idaontariobranch/RightToRead/wish/2104431665 Full and Complete Reading is a Universal Mandate idaontariobranch https://padlet.com/idaontariobranch/RightToRead/wish/2104435361 Speaker Kareem Weaver is the founder of FULCRUM -
Full and Complete Reading is a Universal Mandate.  FULCRUM 
represents the point of equilibrium at which everything is in balance - people's lives, our communities, our society at large.

This will only be achieved when all people have had access to high quality, evidence-based literacy instruction . Period.
]]> 2022-03-21 03:15:41 UTC https://padlet.com/idaontariobranch/RightToRead/wish/2104435361 Structured Literacy and Typical Literacy Practices: Understanding Differences to Create Instructional Opportunities idaontariobranch https://padlet.com/idaontariobranch/RightToRead/wish/2104444146 This article by Dr. Louise Spear-Swerling outlines the similarities and differences between a structured literacy approach and the practices that are common in schools in Ontario currently. This article provides detailed examples and suggestions for educators who are transitioning to structured literacy.]]> 2022-03-21 03:21:12 UTC https://padlet.com/idaontariobranch/RightToRead/wish/2104444146 Foundational Skills to Support Reading for Understanding in Kindergarten Through 3rd Grade idaontariobranch https://padlet.com/idaontariobranch/RightToRead/wish/2104448425 The goal of this practice guide is to offer educators specific, evidence-based recommendations for teaching foundational reading skills to students in kindergarten through 3rd grade. This guide synthesizes the best available research on foundational reading skills and shares practices that are supported by evidence. It is intended to be practical and easy for teachers to use. The guide includes many
examples in each recommendation to demonstrate the concepts discussed.]]> 2022-03-21 03:24:35 UTC https://padlet.com/idaontariobranch/RightToRead/wish/2104448425 Teaching Reading is Rocket Science - Dr. Louisa Moats idaontariobranch https://padlet.com/idaontariobranch/RightToRead/wish/2104455073 Teaching Reading Is Rocket Science, 2020: What Expert Teachers of Reading Should Know and Be Able to Do. This report, written by Louisa C. Moats (a teacher, psychologist, researcher, and professor
who has been at the forefront of science-based reading instruction for five decades), translates the latest reading research into accessible language so that those of us who are not steeped in the pedagogy of reading can apply it to our own teaching and learning.]]> 2022-03-21 03:29:40 UTC https://padlet.com/idaontariobranch/RightToRead/wish/2104455073 The Science of Reading Implementation Guide idaontariobranch https://padlet.com/idaontariobranch/RightToRead/wish/2104461724 Ideas and Tools for Integrating Scientifically Based Strategies into Early Reading Instruction - by EAB Global

This guide is intended for administrators and school board leaders and includes a practical plan for implementing effective changes in literacy instruction across an entire school board.  ]]> 2022-03-21 03:35:04 UTC https://padlet.com/idaontariobranch/RightToRead/wish/2104461724 New Brunswick's new guide to reading instruction idaontariobranch https://padlet.com/idaontariobranch/RightToRead/wish/2104478336 Ontario isn't the only province in Canada that is beginning to transition reading instruction to align with the findings of the science of reading.  In 2021 New Brunswick published a new guide to reading instruction along with developmental reading continuum and a professional development series for teachers.

]]> 2022-03-21 03:49:39 UTC https://padlet.com/idaontariobranch/RightToRead/wish/2104478336 New South Wales Australia: Effective Reading Instruction in the Early Years of School idaontariobranch https://padlet.com/idaontariobranch/RightToRead/wish/2104489286 The department of education in NSW Australia has published a guide for effective early reading instruction and also created a suite of professional learning modules for Australian educators. https://education.nsw.gov.au/teaching-and-learning/curriculum/literacy-and-numeracy/teaching-and-learning-resources/literacy/effective-reading-in-the-early-years-of-school]]> 2022-03-21 04:00:12 UTC https://padlet.com/idaontariobranch/RightToRead/wish/2104489286 PRIZE SPONSOR: Whole Phonics idaontariobranch https://padlet.com/idaontariobranch/RightToRead/wish/2105068017 2022-03-21 11:18:49 UTC https://padlet.com/idaontariobranch/RightToRead/wish/2105068017 PRIZE SPONSOR: Sound Readers Games for K-3 idaontariobranch https://padlet.com/idaontariobranch/RightToRead/wish/2105084855 2022-03-21 11:28:33 UTC https://padlet.com/idaontariobranch/RightToRead/wish/2105084855 PRIZE SPONSOR: Focus on Phonemic Awareness idaontariobranch https://padlet.com/idaontariobranch/RightToRead/wish/2108085614 2022-03-22 17:44:06 UTC https://padlet.com/idaontariobranch/RightToRead/wish/2108085614 PRIZE SPONSOR: Fundamental Learning idaontariobranch https://padlet.com/idaontariobranch/RightToRead/wish/2108088291 2022-03-22 17:45:32 UTC https://padlet.com/idaontariobranch/RightToRead/wish/2108088291 Mississippi Reading Turnaround idaontariobranch https://padlet.com/idaontariobranch/RightToRead/wish/2109361696 2022-03-23 09:53:17 UTC https://padlet.com/idaontariobranch/RightToRead/wish/2109361696 PRIZE SPONSOR: Remediation Plus idaontariobranch https://padlet.com/idaontariobranch/RightToRead/wish/2109363486 Remediation Plus is an acknowledged leader in providing both preventative and remedial teaching solutions that are structured, cumulative, multisensory, and cognitive - and are proven effective from kindergarten to adults.]]> 2022-03-23 09:54:33 UTC https://padlet.com/idaontariobranch/RightToRead/wish/2109363486 PRIZE SPONSOR: Learn Literacy idaontariobranch https://padlet.com/idaontariobranch/RightToRead/wish/2109364658 2022-03-23 09:55:28 UTC https://padlet.com/idaontariobranch/RightToRead/wish/2109364658 Literacy Leaders: Spotlight on ground breaking educators in Ontario's Catholic School Boards idaontariobranch https://padlet.com/idaontariobranch/RightToRead/wish/2109368246 This webinar was recorded on March 3rd for the Ontario Catholic Supervisory Officers Association. During this presentation we showcase the shifts in instruction that are already underway in five Ontario Catholic school boards. We discuss the challenges in making these change and present some practical solutions that are working well in these boards. ]]> 2022-03-23 09:58:01 UTC https://padlet.com/idaontariobranch/RightToRead/wish/2109368246 Curriculum Evaluation Tool idaontariobranch https://padlet.com/idaontariobranch/RightToRead/wish/2109466875 This "Look for" tool includes a list of "green flags" and "red flags" that can be used to evaluate resources and inform classroom instructional practices.
not
 
aligned
 
with the science of reading. 
 
]]> 2022-03-23 11:10:21 UTC https://padlet.com/idaontariobranch/RightToRead/wish/2109466875 COLORADO: Resource evaluation rubrics idaontariobranch https://padlet.com/idaontariobranch/RightToRead/wish/2109494744 The state of Colorado has a transparent process for evaluating classroom resources, intervention programs and assessment tools.  They have created and made public the detailed rubrics they have used to evaluate dozens of resources.   This is a valuable resource for vetting new materials.  Please note: the website only lists approved resources, there were many others that were vetted by Colorado that did not meet the standards including Units of Study, Fountas and Pinnell classroom, Levelled Literacy Intervention and others.]]> 2022-03-23 11:30:26 UTC https://padlet.com/idaontariobranch/RightToRead/wish/2109494744 Sign the Petition! Join the Literacy Alliance of Ontario in calling on the provincial government to fully implement and fund the OHRC Right to Read Recommendations! idaontariobranch https://padlet.com/idaontariobranch/RightToRead/wish/2110337607 2022-03-23 18:29:27 UTC https://padlet.com/idaontariobranch/RightToRead/wish/2110337607 PRIZE SPONSOR: Canadian Education Warehouse/Éduco Entrepôt Canada - Facile à lire idaontariobranch https://padlet.com/idaontariobranch/RightToRead/wish/2110725831 Decodable books series for FSL classrooms and francophone schools.]]> 2022-03-24 00:09:07 UTC https://padlet.com/idaontariobranch/RightToRead/wish/2110725831 Ontario Literacy Alliance: Open Letter in support of the Right to Read idaontariobranch https://padlet.com/idaontariobranch/RightToRead/wish/2113529291 2022-03-25 10:08:03 UTC https://padlet.com/idaontariobranch/RightToRead/wish/2113529291 Dr. Jennifer Buckingham: More Information idaontariobranch https://padlet.com/idaontariobranch/RightToRead/wish/2113938956 Dr. Jennifer Buckingham presented resources including free live online presentations. Scan the QR code to find out more!]]> 2022-03-25 14:43:04 UTC https://padlet.com/idaontariobranch/RightToRead/wish/2113938956 Hexagon Tool: Recommend by Dr. St. Martin for choosing intervention programs idaontariobranch https://padlet.com/idaontariobranch/RightToRead/wish/2114809938 https://nirn.fpg.unc.edu/resources/hexagon-exploration-tool ]]> 2022-03-26 13:05:07 UTC https://padlet.com/idaontariobranch/RightToRead/wish/2114809938 Dr. Todd Cunningham Presentation Link idaontariobranch https://padlet.com/idaontariobranch/RightToRead/wish/2120198480 Click the link to access Dr. Todd Cunningham's presentation slides. ]]> 2022-03-29 21:02:06 UTC https://padlet.com/idaontariobranch/RightToRead/wish/2120198480 Helpful links from the Symposium's chat idaontariobranch https://padlet.com/idaontariobranch/RightToRead/wish/2120207871 This pdf document contains an organized list of the links sent throughout the Right to Read Symposium. Categories range from research articles, French resources, videos, podcasts, and many more! Thank you to all who contributed in providing these helpful tools. ]]> 2022-03-29 21:10:22 UTC https://padlet.com/idaontariobranch/RightToRead/wish/2120207871 Dr. Jennifer Buckingham's Presentation idaontariobranch https://padlet.com/idaontariobranch/RightToRead/wish/2120214097 View the slides for Dr. Jennifer Buckingham's presentation. ]]> 2022-03-29 21:16:29 UTC https://padlet.com/idaontariobranch/RightToRead/wish/2120214097