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DESIGNING THE DIFFERENCE

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MEETING Objectives:

Give parents overview of Act 438
Give an overview of CKLA (skills and knowledge)
Give an overview of LETRS training for teachers
Demonstrate home activities

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ACT 438

GOAL OF ACT 438

To teach students to read on or above grade level

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ACT 438

Early literacy for students in grades K-3
Annual literacy assessments
Provide literacy support for students
Provide literacy PD for teachers
Annual literacy reporting
Provide literacy plans for students when needed

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What is skills and knowledge?

2024-25

CKLA Skills lessons are designed to teach the most common English spelling for a sound. The Skills units move from simplest to most frequently occurring sounds in kindergarten to least frequent and more complex spellings in Grade 2. All foundational reading skills are taught during the Skills lessons.

CKLA Knowledge lessons are created to build vocabulary, background knowledge, fluency stamina, and creative thinking skills around literature. The units cover a wide range of fiction and nonfiction topics including literature, science, and social studies topics.

What is LETRS:

LETRS provides a professional learning course of study based in the science of reading for elementary educators. The course teaches the how, what, and why of how children learn to read. It helps teachers improve instructional practice and achieve long-term benefits in literacy instruction.

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End of year targets for each grade level�* Demonstrate home activity

ACTIVITY:

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End of year targets for each grade level�* Demonstate home activity

Activities:

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End of year targets for each grade level�*Demonstrate home activity

Alphabet Sounds Song:

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End of year targets for each grade level�* Demonstrate home activity