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MESD Early Literacy Network

Supporting educators in the science of reading and writing

MESD EarlyLiteracy NetworkSupporting educators in the science of reading and writing

Spring 2025 Using Data to Accelerate Learning

The MESD Early Literacy Network is focusing this Spring edition on using data to drive instruction. With just two and half months of school left, accelerating learning for students who are behind in reading should be a top priority. What will you do to help accelerate learning for the students you work with? Explore these opportunities below that can bolster the remainder of the school year and offer support for creating impactful summer learning opportunities.

Upcoming in-person PD at MESD - Effective Small Group Literacy Instruction
* Friday, May 16th from 8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
* In-person professional learning event at Multnomah ESD
* Attendee requirements: must attend with a colleague for collaboration and must be an educator in one of MESD's 8 component districts.
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Click on event poster to register. Registration is limited to 50 educators, so register early!
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WATCH WATCH

Early Literacy and Learning Success High Impact Summer Programming WEBINAR
Watch Stand for Children Oregon's recorded webinar to learn about what makes an effective summer learning program. Examples from local school districts are shared!
Click here to access the High Impact Summer Programming slide deck
Email Dana Nerenberg at dnerenberg@stand.org to join Stand for Children and ODE for a Summer Learning Community of Practice starting in Mid-May.

READ READ

Join the The Reading League's MTSS Summer Book Study!
The Reading League Chapter Network is hosting a FREE virtual summer book club on MTSS for Reading Improvement (Brown & Stollar, 2025)! Starts June 18th. Click the button above to register.

LISTEN LISTEN

Bridging MTSS and the Science of Reading podcast
Join Stephanie Stollar and Sarah Brown and learn how to move the student achievement dial!

🟢 MESD is hiring!! 🟢 🟢 MESD is hiring!! 🟢

Multnomah ESD is hiring! Apply here for the Secondary Literacy Specialist job 📚
This position focuses on 6th-12th grade literacy.

Local Opportunities and Resources Local Opportunities and Resources

U of P and IDA's 3rd Annual Science of Reading, Teaching & Learning Symposium
Register for a day of learning focused on reading science and literacy! Saturday, May 10th from 9 AM - 3:30 PM at University of Portland.

The Reading League (TRL) Oregon is here! 🎉 The Reading League (TRL) Oregon is here! 🎉

Click here to join the OR chapter of TRL for FREE!
Click here for FREE PD opportunities from TRL Chapters across the country!
https://www.thereadingleague.org/compass/
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Explore resources and research within The Reading League's COMPASS

Reading science resources for:


English Learners/Emergent Bilinguals - Educators/Specialists - Educator Prep Programs - Administrators - Policymakers/State Agencies

Joint Statement: SoR Implementation for English Learners/Emergent Bilinguals
Science of Reading Defining Guide
Establishing a common definition of what makes up the science of reading.

Stay up to date! Explore Resources from Oregon's Department of Education Stay up to date! Explore Resources from Oregon's Department of Education

NEW! Oregon Online Report Card Dashboards for Every District
ODE is working to increase transparency and public access to schools' data and instructional materials.
NEW! Early Literacy Success School District Grant Resources
ODE-Approved Provider lists for professional development, coaching, and high-dosage tutoring have been added to this webpage.
Stay in the loop - subscribe to receive ODE's K-5 Monthly Newsletter
New! ODE Learning Standards for K-5 webpage
New! Oregon's Adolescent Literacy Framework
6th-12th Grade Literacy

The goal of this network is to help you stay up to date on the vast body of research contributing to the science of reading and writing without needing to add another meeting to your calendar. All newsletter contents are shared to generate awareness of resources, local opportunities, and provide professional learning. Archived newsletters are available on the MESD Early Literacy Webpage. If you know someone who would like to be added to this quarterly newsletter have them subscribe here!

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Sherrie Kendall, MESD Early Learning/Early Literacy Specialist

Email: skendall@mesd.k12.or.us
Website: https://www.multnomahesd.org/school-improvement.html
Location: 11611 Northeast Ainsworth Circle, Portland, OR, USA

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