Literacy Live Office Hours Archive
| Topic | Description | Date and Time | |
| K-3 Foundational Reading Assessments: Beginning-of-Year Schedule and Required Components | This Office Hour will focus on the K-3 Foundational Reading Assessments. During this hour, Heather Knight, Coordinator of Literacy, will provide guidance and support regarding the beginning-of-year assessment window. | Thursday, August 15, 2024 at 10:00 AM | |
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| Open Question and Answer | This Office Hour will provide participants the opportunity to ask questions regarding any literacy initiatives. | Thursday, August 22, 2024 at 10:00 AM | |
| Reading Success Plans | This Office Hour will focus on Reading Success Plans. During this hour, the Literacy Team will provide guidance and support regarding the components and development of Reading Success Plans (RSPs). | Thursday, August 29, 2024 at 10:00 AM | |
| Open Question and Answer | This Office Hour will provide participants the opportunity to ask questions regarding any literacy initiatives. | Thursday, September 5, 2024 at 10:00 AM | |
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| State-Approved Foundational Reading Assessment Vendor Specific Information | This Office Hour will focus on the specific guidance that each of the state-approved foundational reading assessment vendors have for determining RSP eligibility and analyzing beginning-of-year data. During this hour, participants will join break out sessions with their specific vendor and will have an opportunity to ask questions. | Thursday, September 12, 2024 at 10:00 am | |
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| Open Question and Answer | This Office Hour will provide participants the opportunity to ask questions regarding any literacy initiatives. | Thursday, September 19, 2024 at 10:00 am | |
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| Reading Success Plans and IEPs | This Office Hour will provide additional information and discussion about Reading Success Plans (RSPs) and IEPs. The Office of Literacy will be presenting alongside the Office of Special Education. | Thursday, September 26, 2024 at 10:00 am | |
| Open Question and Answer | This Office Hour will provide participants the opportunity to ask questions regarding any literacy initiatives. | Thursday, October 3, 2024 at 10:00 am | |
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| Reading Success Plans and English Learners | This Office Hour will provide additional information and discussion about Reading Success Plans (RSPs) and English Learners. The Office of Literacy will be presenting alongside the Department’s English Language Development Director. | Thursday, October 10, 2024 at 10:00 am | |
| Effective Practices for Struggling Readers with Characteristics of Dyslexia | This office hour will focus on the basics of dyslexia in order to gain a deeper understanding of its impact on learning as well as effective strategies for support. We will cover the characteristics of dyslexia and support to help students be successful in the classroom. | Thursday, October 17, 2024 at 10:00 am | |
| Dyslexia: An Asset-Based Approach | This presentation will explore the unique cognitive strengths of dyslexic students, highlighting their exceptional problem-solving abilities, creativity, and innovative thinking. Educators will gain insights into how these strengths can be harnessed to enhance learning environments and support academic success. | Thursday, October 24, 2024 at 10:00 am | |
| Dyslexia in the Classroom: What Every Teacher Needs to Know | During this office hour, the Office of Literacy will share an overview of International Dyslexia Association's (IDA) handbook Dyslexia in the Classroom: What Every Teacher Needs to Know. It was created by IDA to raise awareness, share best practices, and to serve as a resource for school administrators and staff. | Thursday, October 31, 2024 at 10:00 am | |
| Open Question and Answer | This Office Hour will provide participants the opportunity to ask questions regarding any literacy initiatives. | Thursday, November 7, 2024 at 10:00 a.m. | |
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| "Ph"un with Phonology | Missouri Literacy K-3 Consultants share an overview of phonological awareness, the science of phonological awareness, and examples of explicit classroom instructional strategies that develop phonological awareness. | Thursday, November 14, 2024, at 10:00 a.m. | |
| Open Q&A | This Office Hour will provide participants the opportunity to ask questions regarding any literacy initiatives. | Thursday, November 21, 2024, at 10:00 a.m. | |
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| Open Q&A | This Office Hour will provide participants the opportunity to ask questions regarding any literacy initiatives. | Thursday, December 5, 2024, at 10:00 a.m. | |
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