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 2025-2026 school year which will focus on Pre-K through grade 6 literacy systems. 

The intended audience for this series of trainings includes all instructors in Pre-K through 6th 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 2nd, 2025 

• Introduction to the Science of Reading
• Scarborough’s Rope: Phonological Awareness and Decoding
• Active Engagement & Increasing Opportunities to Respond 
• Benchmark Assessments

Session #2: October 29th, 2025 Link to Sign Up

• Continuation of Science of Reading Knowledge Building
• Scarborough’s Rope: Decoding & Encoding
• Active Engagement & Instructional Routines
• Diagnostic Assessments
  
  Session #3: December 4th, 2025 Link to Sign Up
• Continuation of Science of Reading Knowledge Building
• Scarborough’s Rope: Sight Recognition of Familiar Words, Background Knowledge and Vocabulary
• Formative Assessments & Progress Monitoring
  
  Session #4: January 15th, 2026 Link to Sign Up 
• Continuation of Science of Reading Knowledge Building
• Scarborough’s Rope: Language Structures, Verbal Reasoning, and Literacy Knowledge 
• Putting it all Together in a Literacy Block 
• Data-Based Decision Making Practice & Reflection 

Lunch will be provided. Please fill out the survey included in this event to indicate any dietary needs. Registration for this event closes 9/25/25 at 4:00pm.

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.