LETRS Provides District With Unique Built-In Practice Opportunity

How can school districts effectively integrate the science of reading into the classroom? Hear from Ashley Kennedy, director of instruction and innovative practice for the Cobb County School District, about the importance of applicable professional learning in this question-and-answer style interview. Kennedy and her team wanted to bridge the gap between what is taught in teacher-training programs and what is actually needed to improve student literacy levels. 

Enter LETRS. Besides high-quality professional learning built on the science of reading, classroom educators received Bridge to Practice application, a tool that teachers can use with their students in the classroom, directly applying what they’re learning in LETRS to their instruction. 

Kennedy and her team didn’t stop there. They knew administrator knowledge, buy-in, and support were paramount for teacher and student success. That’s why administrators in the district enrolled in and completed Lexia® LETRS® for Administrators, which provides professional learning on the science of reading for school and district leaders—ensuring they have the appropriate background to support their classroom teachers through their own training and science of reading-based instruction. 

Ready to learn more? See how Kennedy and her team use LETRS to increase transparency, strengthen their planning process, and put into practice what they learn.