LETRS Update

Happy Weekend!  I hope you all have something relaxing and fun planned.  Spring is in full swing and I know things are going to start getting busy after our up and coming break.  

This Friday, I had a LETRS training about the first unit and what will be expected of us next year.  I thought this would be a great time to review the program and I will share more about our plan in PLCs next week.  

Check out this video! 

This video is a great example of why the state chose LETRS.  I am excited to get started with this program! I also LOVE that in the video, the teachers state that it can be layered over most all programs.     

Here is some light reading on Unit 1, session 1. 

What is LETRS Training?

Language Essentials for Teachers of Reading and Spelling, which is a product of Voyager Sopris Learning, Inc. (VSL, Inc.)

LETRS addresses four critical outcomes for effective literacy instruction: understanding the science of reading, converting research to practice, enhancing teacher effectiveness, and transforming instruction. By understanding the “why” behind science and evidence-based research, educators can effectively know how to aid students in learning to read.

Who is required to attend LETRS Training?

The state is providing funding for the following staff members to participate in LETRS® training:

• homeroom classroom teachers working with pre-kindergarten through fifth grade students, including CTE preschool teachers,

• one administrator per school who will support/evaluate for alignment,

• one instructional coach per school

• lead teachers working with children in the NC Pre-K program and onsite administrator (including NC Pre-K in child care and Head Start settings)

• elementary EC Resource Teachers

• elementary ELL Teachers

Let's Dive in!

We will be trained on 8 different modules through an interactive virtual interface.  

If you are interested in learning more about the training, please join in on one of the webinars provided.   Click the image below. 

Here is a great brochure that will help you understand the training process and how it will help enhance our teaching.