DESE and LETRS - Missouri Read. Lead. Exceed.
"DESE is excited to support evidence-based literacy instruction focused on the Science of Reading. The Missouri Read, Lead, Exceed initiative is the state's comprehensive plan to dedicate $25 million in state funding and just over $35 million in federal relief funding to support student literacy. As part of this plan, up to 15,000 K-5 classroom teachers could receive training in Language Essentials for Teachers of Reading and Spelling (LETRS®). This course of study gives teachers the skills needed to teach language and literacy to every student by providing in-depth training in the Science of Reading. K-5 classroom teachers will receive this training at no cost to them or their local education agency (LEA)."
Aligning instruction with the science of reading gives students the best chance of becoming successful readers.
The creation and development of connections in our brains, created primarily through instruction, is necessary for reading.
Regardless of the textbook or instructional materials used, if the teacher does not have the knowledge of evidence-based practices and standards, all students will not acquire what is needed to learn.