Clear Communication: Early Reading Screening

The Ontario Human Rights Commission’s Right to Read Inquiry recommended that the province implement universal early screening using evidence-based tools to reduce bias and support equity. As Ontario educators and boards collectively learn more about screening, several common questions have emerged. This document aims to provide clear language that systems leaders can use to respond…

Response to Cummins: The OHRC Right to Read Report Will Move Ontario into the 21st Century

In this article, Dr. Perry Klein responds to Dr. Jim Cummins’ criticisms of the Right to Read Report, highlighting several recommendations and positions that Cummins attributes to the report but that it does not actually contain. Dr. Klein also identifies five ways in which this report will bring Ontario’s special education policy into the 21st…

A Case Study of Successful Early Screening and Intervention

In this International Dyslexia Association Perspectives article, author Linda S. Siegel describes the implementation of an early screening and intervention project in British Columbia, the results, and lessons learned. The article outlines the Response to Intervention (RTI) framework that was implemented, including the risk identification and Tier 1 programming used. The results of the study…

Evidence-Based Assessment in the Science of Reading

This article is a starting point for understanding how assessment for learning plays a critical role in informing and driving instruction in literacy. This read provides information about evidence-based assessment practices, including screening, diagnostic, and progress monitoring. This article will help develop an understanding of a comprehensive assessment system and how educators can use the data…

Fiche d’évaluation des correspondances graphèmes-phonèmes

Ce dossier comprend les ressources suivantes:
Les cartes avec les graphèmes servent à faire l’évaluation des correspondances graphème-phonèmes ainsi qu’à en faire l’enseignement.Un tableau des 36 phonèmes Fiche d’évaluation des correspondances graphèmes‐phonèmes. Cette ressource est pour l’enseignant(e) de noter ce que l’étudiant dit en tant que réponse. Ça va avec les cartes de graphèmesPratique phonémique évaluation et intervention. Ce document inclut une explication de la ressource Pratique Phonémique qui inclut des liens pour chacun des deux documents.