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Language Essentials for Teachers of Reading and Spelling (LETRS) by Louisa Moats
Language Essentials for Teachers of Reading and Spelling (LETRS) by Louisa Moats
LETRS is a professional development course of study for instructors of reading, spelling and related language skills. It provides the knowledge and tools that teachers can use with any good reading program. It provides in depth knowledge based on the most current research regarding what, when and how language skills need to be taught, ways to asses student language development for prevention and intervention, guidance on how to plan and balance word recognition and comprehension instruction, and information on how to differentiate instruction to meet the needs of all students.
LETRS is technical assistance offered by the VDOE to support persons fulfilling the role of dyslexia advisor to satisfy a portion of the knowledge base required by this role per legislation.
Vol. 1 Booster Session, 2-day Event
Vol. 1 Booster Session, 2-day Event
Volume I Booster Session at the Virginia Crossings Hotel and Conference Center in Richmond, Virginia on December 12-13, 2022 from 9:00 to 4:15 daily for up to sixty individuals.
TEAMWORK - COLLABORATION
TEAMWORK - COLLABORATION
Veteran LETRS Coordinators - Support the LETRS learning across Virginia by planning and contributing to the BIG IDEAS for units 3-4!
Planning Sessions
LETRS Unit 3
4:00 to 5:00
LETRS Unit 4
4:00 to 5:00
ZOOM links in BLUE
SAVE THE DATES for Future Consultation Webinars for Coordinators:
Unit 3: 1/11/23 3:30-5:30
Unit 4: 2/22/23 3:30-5:30
LETRS Content Updates
LETRS Content Updates
The content in both Volume I and Volume II have been updated. Anyone who has received a manual since June 1, 2022, should have received the newest edition. The new editions have “Lexia” branding on them. LETRS Coordinators/Facilitators have access to the new edition through your ebook manual. Your ebook is located under your “resources” tab.
References to advanced phonemic awareness have been updated to more complex phonemic awareness.
Phoneme counting is now initial phoneme isolation.
Updated discussions around Kilpatrick’s work; references to the PAST(Phonological Awareness Screening Test) have been updated to guide users to the most updated versions online.
Removed references to single deficits.
Updated the Scope and Sequence.
Updated discussions around The Hourglass Figure
Updated discussions around Ehri’s Phases of Word-Reading Development.
Updated representation of the Subtypes of Reading Difficulties.
Updated English consonant phonemes to move the position of the glides /wh/ and /w/
What has been updated in Volume 2?
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
Updated literature samples with authentic text from diverse authors Content
Early language stimulation research now includes Hart and Risley, Fernald, LENA, Romeo, and others.
Included citations for additional assessment
LETRS Volume 1 Practice Post-Test materials including: practice post-test, vocabulary Quizlet, Jamboard activities, and key concepts by unit & session. Click on the link below this description.
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