The Language Essentials for Teachers of Reading and Spelling (LETRS) Statewide Community of Practice (CoP) is part of the California Dyslexia Initiative (CDI). We will build common language, knowledge, and expertise around teaching reading/language arts through this Statewide LETRS CoP to ultimately increase reading proficiency for students across California. LETRS professional development is a blended learning series designed to provide educators with the background, depth of knowledge, and tools to teach language and literacy to all students. The course bridges deep, meaningful research into practical classroom success using text, online modules, and training over a two-year period.

The book study and training modules are designed for parents/families, educators, community members, Administrative teams and anyone supporting young boys of color, their families and the community.

The Transitional Kindergarten/Kindergarten Educator Network will be facilitated by members of SCOE’s team and will provide an opportunity to collaborate and share strategies and resources to address the needs of young learners.

The SCOE State and Federal Programs Network meets monthly following the CDE State and Federal Directors meeting. District and charter school administrators are invited to join these meetings. Topics will be curated to include timely information with relevance for local context. This is a virtual meeting, conducted via Zoom. The Zoom link will be shared via personalized email and calendar invite (sent by program staff) prior to date of meeting.

An array of relevant Community School topics presented monthly by experts and practitioners with opportunities for planning and collaboration.

Build a common K-12 understanding of what high quality instruction for English learners looks like and sounds like using Elizabeth City and Richard Elmore’s Instructional Rounds in Education: A Network Approach to Improving Teaching.

Learn with and from your peers as you expand your STEAM knowledge and find new ways to inspire your team!