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
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