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K-12 Dive
Krista Gauthier Named Executive Director of the IMSE Foundation, Promises to Champion Literacy for All Children
KAXE Morning Show
Students are improving in reading proficiency with a different approach, officials say. But a budget-cutting proposal on the table could eliminate interventions if the referendum fails.
EducationWeek
How This Superintendent Overhauled Literacy Instruction...In July of 2021, Robert “Robby” Asberry took over as the new superintendent of Hancock County Schools, a small district in Hawesville, Kentucky. Driven by the negative academic effects of the pandemic on students and his own son’s struggles with reading....
ed post
How District Administrators Can Support Teachers With Student Literacy Gains This Year BY JEANNE JEUP. The 2023 Nation’s Report Card by the National Center for Education Statistics (NAEP) revealed that the reading scores of 13-year-old children at all percentiles have significantly declined since 2020.......
Herald Review
Independent School District 318 is not sitting on its heels, but being proactive in regards to continuing to become more proficient at the elementary level, according to Ryan DeBay, Director of Teaching and Learning. Not just a statement, the results prove this to be true in the data that has been collected.
EducationWeek
In an era where humans have managed to create an artificial intelligence tool sophisticated enough to churn out an essay on Shakespeare, it seems unlikely that there would still be ambiguity about how best to teach kids how to read. But the “reading wars” continue to incite differences of opinion in various forums, from school board meetings to legislative sessions.
EdSurge
Researchers estimate that dyslexia affects one in five individuals. Yet, it is often misdiagnosed or missed entirely. Even more common than a misdiagnosis is the likelihood that a student with dyslexia will find themself in a classroom without the resources to become a successful reader. In fact, according to the International Dyslexia Association, only about 5 percent of students who have dyslexia are properly identified and given support.
Cision Press Release Newswire
IMSE Awarded MDE 35d Grant Funds to Provide Structured Literacy Professional Development for Michigan Educators, Based on the Science of Reading and Orton-Gillingham Approach
EducationWeek
Educating Dyslexic Students Starts With Educating Teachers About Dyslexia. Robin Zikmund is the mother of a rising 9th grader with dyslexia, ADHD, and dysgraphia. She is the founder of the Decoding Dyslexia Idaho chapter and a dyslexia advocate for the Institute for Multi-Sensory Education, an organization dedicated to providing effective structured literacy professional development for all teachers.
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Science of Reading Curriculum: What It Is and What It Isn’t. As educators, we aim to equip students with essential skills for lifelong success. We aim to provide students with a comprehensive toolbox, enabling them to become proficient learners and valuable members of society.
Idaho Education News
West Ada School District educators (along with 26 charter and private school teachers) are participating this week in a five-day workshop to institute phonological reading practices that could improve literacy among all Idaho students. The Structure Literacy workshop is conducted by the Institute for Multi-Sensory Education.
eSchool News
I didn’t learn how to teach reading in my teacher prep program. My nonlinear path to the Science of Reading was a frustrating, difficult journey--it didn’t need to be. After 14 years in education, I consider myself to be a good reading teacher. Unfortunately, the path to getting where I am today was a long, frustrating journey.....
DBusiness
Wyandotte Public Schools Uses State Grant to Train 100 Teachers in Science of Reading As of June 6, 100 Wyandotte Public School District K-5 teachers have been trained in a specialized literacy course from IMSE, an education pioneer and the leading provider of Structured Literacy Professional Development and Classroom Programs.
District Administration Ed Talk
We’re in a literacy crisis. Our children deserve a better approach. After decades of multidisciplinary research, the scientific community has achieved consensus—children need systematic phonics instruction to crack the code and learn how to read.
Muddy River News
Hope and a dream turns into week-long class for learning methods for teaching reading to children. Crystin Harper, a Master Level 4 Instructor for the Institute of Multi-Sensory Education, looks for feedback during a Monday morning group exercise in the library at Quincy High School.......
Motherhood Meets Medicine
Dyslexia and The Need for Change In Our Schools with Robin Zikmund. Robin’s personal journey as a mother of a child with dyslexia and the struggles they encountered along the way.
Ohio Capital Journal
Ohio House’s version of budget cuts back on proposed funding to science of reading. The House’s budget allocates $44 million for science of reading curricula, $21.5 million each year for next two years to offer science of reading instruction for educators
Cision PR Newswire
Raising Hands Tutoring Engages IMSE to Offer Free Orton-Gillingham Certification to K-3 Teachers in Exchange for Free Tutoring Services for Children Needing Reading Intervention. IMSE's professional development will help literacy non-profit certify more elementary teachers in the Science of Reading, and increase access to high-quality tutoring for low-income, at-risk students struggling with reading.
The Journal
'I Had No Tools': Why Every Teacher Prep Program Should Include the Science of Reading. To understand the statistics and their ramifications, THE Journal recently spoke with Kathleen Law, a reading coach, Structured Literacy, an Orton-Gillingham-certified teacher, and current instructional content specialist for IMSE
Salisbury Post
Salisbury Academy teacher gains phonics certification SALISBURY – Salisbury Academy reading specialist Melissa Brown recently earned an advanced certification in reading instruction…
WREG Memphis
Reading intervention specialist uses ‘OG Method,’ sees positive results with students in Frayser MEMPHIS, Tenn. -- A teacher at New Hope Christian Academy is making a difference in students’ lives after investing in a new way of teaching…
The 74: America's Education News Source
Exclusive Literacy Data: Small Gains Since Last Fall, But No Reading Rebound At least a third of K-3 students still need ‘intensive’ extra help, and almost 50% of 3rd graders are off-track this fall, Amplify found.......
Language Magazine
Decoding is not easy for students with dyslexia. According to the International Dyslexia Association, “Dyslexia is a specific learning disability that is neurobiological in origin. It is characterized by difficulties with accurate and/or fluent word recognition and by poor spelling and decoding abilities.....
Patch News
The Hoboken Public School District (HPS) has embarked on an initiative aimed at effectively meeting the foundational literacy needs of all learners. In partnership with the Institute for Multi-Sensory Education (IMSE), an organization accredited by the International Dyslexia Association...
The Buffalo News
The Buffalo Public Schools' plans to increase reading proficiency are becoming clear: institute a new districtwide curriculum buttressed by appropriate resources and individual attention for struggling students....
eSchool News
COVID-19 has had an unprecedented impact on the world. Its impact on the educational profession, though, is unique. Every educator has an impact on children–the future adults. In a time of fear and uncertainty, our students turn to us; we are the moms, dads, and guardians away from home.
Education World
The Adoption of EdTech in the Connected Classroom It wasn’t long ago that the most disruptive technology tool to enter the classroom was the interactive whiteboard. But after some initial reluctance, educators...
Language Magazine
IMSE is a leading provider of structured literacy solutions that leverage Orton-Gillingham and the science of reading to empower teachers from day one. Since 1996, IMSE has pioneered the use of Orton-Gillingham in general education and remains at the forefront of research-based reading programs...
Fauquier Times
Using every trick in the book: Teachers receive training to help students learn to read New targeted training for teachers in Fauquier County aims to improve their ability to teach students to read. More than 100 teachers have recei
Language Magazine
Educators are often left unprepared to meet the unique needs of the increasing number of English learners (ELs), especially when it comes to literacy. As their number continues to grow, it is critical that teachers are equipped with the proper resources they need to connect with EL students. There is also a need for schools and districts to provide additional means and resources for the students and their families.
BrightBeam/Project Forever Free
According to the National Assessment of Educational Progress, only 35% of fourth-graders are reading at or above a proficient level. For decades, K-12 educators have tested different methods to improve the way...
eSchool News
Literacy is a fundamental element of a child’s development. Literacy means much more than just knowing how to read a book. It can also impact the ability for a child to learn other subjects, to understand road signs when driving or crossing the street, and can be a major contributor to a child living a fulfilling life into adulthood.