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Literacy in Ohio

The Ohio Department of Education & Workforce aims to increase student achievement through improving language and literacy outcomes for all students. A successful language and literacy framework is one built on:

  • educator capacity
  • shared leadership
  • multi-tiered systems of support
  • family partnerships
  • community collaboration

The Ohio Department of Education & Workforce’s Plan to Raise Literacy Achievement calls for schools to develop a literacy framework and encourages all educators to promote language and literacy development across all ages, grades, and subject areas.


Third Grade Reading Guarantee Promotion Criteria for 2024-2025 school year

Beginning in the 2024-2025 school year and each year thereafter, any student who scores proficient (700 or higher) on the English language arts scaled score will be eligible for promotion to fourth grade at the end of the school year.

In addition, the reading subscore alternative assessment score for Ohio’s State Test for grade 3 English language arts is 50 for the 2024-2025 school year and beyond. Any student who scores 50 or higher on the reading subscore will be eligible for promotion to fourth grade at the end of the school year, even if the student scores below 700 on Ohio’s State Test for grade 3 English language arts.

Direct questions about these changes or the Third Grade Reading Guarantee to ThirdGradeGuarantee@education.ohio.gov


 

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Guiding Documents, Policies, and Compliance

As a part of the Statewide System of Support, State Support Teams work closely with the Ohio Department of Education & Workforce to provide training, resources, and technical assistance to schools and districts as they strive to ensure that each child has access to a high-quality education. The documents, policies, and laws shared here provide the foundation to this work.

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Ohio’s Annual Literacy Academies

The Ohio Department of Education & Workforce holds annual Literacy Academies for districts, schools, and early childhood providers to support the use of evidence-based language and literacy practices. The resources and tools from these events are available online.

 

The Science of Reading

The “Science of Reading” is a body of basic research in developmental and educational psychology, cognitive science and cognitive neuroscience on reading, (one of the most complex human behaviors) and its biological bases.” Dr. Mark Seidenberg

Quality instruction is key to developing literacy skills in students. Educators should continue to build their base knowledge of the science of reading and use evidence based language and literacy practices to support the growth of students’ literacy and language skills.

Professional Learning Recordings

Literacy Leaders Network: October 29, 2024

Literacy Leaders Network: January 18, 2024

Literacy Leaders Network: November 16, 2023

Writing a Reading Achievement Plan Overview 11-9-23

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Heather Gaskins, M.F.C.S.

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Early Childhood | Emergent Literacy | Early Childhood PBIS & Social Emotional Learning

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Deborah Nagel, M.A.

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Nicholas Jacobs, M.Ed.

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Adolescent Literacy | Urban Literacy Specialist | Regional Data Lead

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