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Being Responsive to ML in Foundational Skills Instruction

The "Structured Literacy: Key Points for New York Educators" presentation outlines the essential components and benefits of structured literacy instruction. It emphasizes the importance of explicit, systematic teaching practices in developing foundational reading skills. The presentation highlights evidence-based methods and provides practical strategies for educators to implement structured literacy in their classrooms.

Key Points:
Definition and Importance of Structured Literacy

Emphasizes explicit, systematic instruction.
Targets foundational reading skills: phonemic awareness, phonics, fluency, vocabulary, and comprehension.
Components of Structured Literacy

Phonemic Awareness: Focus on the sounds in words.
Phonics: Teaching the relationship between sounds and their spellings.
Fluency: Developing speed, accuracy, and proper expression.
Vocabulary: Enhancing word knowledge.
Comprehension: Strategies to understand and interpret text.
Benefits of Structured Literacy

Proven effectiveness for all students, including those with dyslexia and other reading difficulties.
Provides a clear, evidence-based framework for reading instruction.
Helps close the achievement gap.
Implementation Strategies

Use of multisensory approaches.
Regular progress monitoring.
Differentiated instruction to meet diverse learner needs.
Professional development for educators.
Challenges and Solutions

Addressing the needs of struggling readers.
Ensuring fidelity in implementation.
Building capacity through ongoing training and support.

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