Literacy
Resources from the Virginia Literacy Partnerships:
The Kastner Collection: Decoding Prompts and Bookmarks
This Wakelet includes prompts to support decoding that aligns with science of reading and the orthographic mapping process. Decoding bookmarks and other related resources (posters, etc.) have been created by a number of literacy experts who have generously shared them and allowed them to be offered at no cost.
Online Literacy Instruction Resource Library:
Structured Literacy is the term adopted by the International Dyslexia Association in 2014 that is meant to be inclusive of all programs and approaches that teach reading through an explicit and systematic approach.
Instructional Principles of Structured Literacy:
- Explicit & Direct
- Systematic & Sequential
- Cumulative
- Diagnostic
- Multisensory
- Progress Monitoring
Instructional Content Areas of Structured Literacy:
- Phonology
- Sound Symbol
- Syllabication
- Morphology
- Semantics & Syntax
An example of Structured Literacy is the Orton-Gillingham instructional approach. It is designed to address the needs of struggling readers who have difficulty with reading, spelling, and writing, including those with a specific learning disability, such as dyslexia. There are many programs based on the Orton-Gillingham approach, including The Wilson Reading System®, S.P.I.R.E.®, The Barton Reading and Spelling System, LEXIA, The ABeCeDarian Reading Program, and more.
If you would like more information about Structured Literacy approaches which are often recommended for poor decoders and students with dyslexia (e.g., International Dyslexia Association, 2017) check out this article.
According to the Virginia Department of Education, the goal of literacy instruction in Virginia is to ensure that all children have the necessary skills to become successful readers, writers, speakers, and listeners with the critical thinking skills that are required to be successful as they progress and transition through the stages of their lives.
Virginia's Guidelines for Educating Students with Specific Learning Disabilities
The National Reading Panel’s analysis made it clear that the best approach to reading instruction is one that incorporates:
- Explicit instruction in phonemic awareness
- Systematic phonics instruction
- Methods to improve fluency
- Ways to enhance comprehension
For questions or additional information about literacy supports, please contact Lynn Everett.
Dyslexia: A Deeper Understanding
Dyslexia Advisors/LETRS Facilitators Homepage
Literacy Resources
Dyslexia Resources
Dyslexia Awareness Training Module. Required for initial and renewal licensing beginning July 1, 2017.
Family Literacy
