The Science of Reading, Science of Teaching, and Data-Based Decision Making 

Our Northwest Regional Education Service District Early Literacy Supports Team presents a learning opportunity for individuals and school teams from Clatsop, Columbia, Tillamook, or Washington counties on the Science of Reading, the Science of Teaching, and Data-Based Decision Making. This is a four-part series of professional development offered in the 2024-2025 school year which will focus on Pre-K through grade 5 literacy systems. 

The intended audience for this series of trainings includes all instructors in Pre-K through 5th grade settings, literacy coaches and specialists, school instructional leadership team members, and school administrators. Participants need not attend all four parts of the series. Please attend as many as you are able. 

Session #1: October 17th, 2024 Link to Sign Up

• Introduction to the Science of Reading

• Scarborough’s Rope: Phonological Awareness and Decoding

• Active Engagement & Increasing Opportunities to Respond 

• Diagnostic Assessments

Session #2: January 16th, 2025 Link to Sign Up

• Continuation of Science of Reading Knowledge Building

• Scarborough’s Rope: Decoding and Sight Recognition

• Active Engagement & Instructional Routines

• Benchmark Assessments
  
  
  Session #3: March 13th, 2025 Link to Sign Up

• Continuation of Science of Reading Knowledge Building

• Scarborough’s Rope: Background Knowledge and Vocabulary

• Formative Assessments
  
  
  Session #4: May 15th, 2025

• Continuation of Science of Reading Knowledge Building

• Scarborough’s Rope: Language Structures, Verbal Reasoning, and Literacy Knowledge 

• Data-Based Decision Making Practice & Reflection 

Lunch will be provided. Please fill out the dietary survey to indicate any dietary needs.  Registration for this event closes at 4:00pm on 5/8/25. 

To ease access to our Early Literacy Training, Northwest Regional ESD will pay for your sub costs.  Once your direct supervisor approves your attendance and you are registered, please note in your absence system that you are attending a NWRESD event and the sub costs will be covered by the NWRESD Instructional Services Department.  This will prompt your business office to contact us for reimbursement. If you have any questions about this process or our event, please contact Laurel Fischer (LFischer@nwresd.k12.or.us).

Accessibility: We strive to make our events accessible and inclusive to participants from all backgrounds and abilities. If you think you will need additional accommodations, such as an interpreter, please contact Laurel Fischer (LFischer@nwresd.k12.or.us).

About Northwest Regional Education Service District: Northwest Regional ESD is the largest of Oregon’s 19 education service districts. We serve students, educators, child care providers and families living in Clatsop, Columbia, Tillamook and Washington counties. Our staff members work collaboratively with school districts and other educational partners to deliver quality, cost-effective programs and services including special education, technology, professional development, school improvement and operational support. Our vision is that every student is educated, equipped and inspired to achieve their full potential and enrich their communities. Learn more at nwresd.org.