The Science 

of Reading

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A Resource Guide for Educators in the Hawaii Department of Education

Aligned with the Hawaiʻi State Literacy Plan


Site brought to you by the English Language Arts Team at The Office of Curriculum & Instructional Design

An Overview of the Science of Reading (SOR)

The Science of Reading is a term used to describe effective, evidence-based literacy practices that have been determined through research in many fields to support the human brain with building and strengthening connections between neurons related to the processors of the brain involved in reading.  It is based on over 50 years of research in a variety of fields, including education, school psychology, cognitive psychology, developmental psychology, neuroscience, linguistics, communication sciences, and special education.  

Throughout this site you will find information regarding research undergirding SoR; definitions and description of structured literacy; professional development opportunities, including recommended books; instructional resources;  and assessment resources.  

Models of Skilled Reading

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All About The Science of Reading Instructional Resources

All About Structured Literacy Assessment Resources (Coming Soon!)

Professional Development SOR Across Hawaiʻi

Recommended Books Administrator Resources 

LETRS

OCID ELA Team

Leslie Stiller-West 

Literacy Education Specialist

Email:  leslie.stiller-west@k12.hi.us

Dr. Lauren Padesky

Early Childhood Education Specialist

Email:  lauren.padesky@k12.hi.us

Dr. Michael Meli

ELA Education Specialist

Email:  michael.meli@k12.hi.us

Dr. Petra Schatz

CLSD Grant Coordinator

Email:  Petra.Schatz@k12.hi.us

Tiffany Yango-Au

Secondary ELA State Resource Teacher

Email:  Tiffany.Yango-Au@k12.hi.us