Reading/Language Arts at LACOE

Edutopia shared this article about the significance and importance of this moment in our history. If you haven't already read this, take a few minutes to read and reflect. May we, as educators, never lose sight of priorities for our students. #maslowbeforebloom https://www.edutopia.org//too-much-focus-learning-loss-wil

Leading Literacy has the honor and privilege to welcome L.A. County’s 2021 Poet Laureate, Lynne Thompson, to the podcast! Listen in and get to know Lynne and the unconventional path that let her to this special role. We think you'll love Lynne as much as we do! Enjoy! https://www.lacoe.edu//Reading-Language-A/Leading-Literacy

Want to know a bit more about Getting Reading Right?? Check out this new introductory video module that covers the "why" and "how" of this important initiative! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EElK5lU7xmk&t=3s

Ready to supercharge your reading instruction and really get all students reading? Join our statewide Getting Reading Right cohort to follow the science and use evidence-based strategies that help mitigate reading issues. Connect with other educators, once a month, throughout California as we drill down into the use of quality universal screeners, deeply understand discreet reading foundational skills, share data, and offer practical reading strategies. We believe every el...ementary teacher needs this information - so all teachers grades K-5, instructional coaches, TOSAs, administrators, and district level personnel are encouraged to attend. Registration link & details: https://lacoe.k12oms.org/1540-201179 Cost is $200 per attendee #scienceofreading #equityineducation #knowbetterdobetter #westcoastbestcoast

The celebration of National Poetry Month continues! Check out the latest and greatest Leading Literacy Podcast episode with WriteGirl L.A. Executive Director and Founder, Keren Taylor. Listen in to learn more how this amazing, local foundation helps students find their confidence and voice through writing, poetry, and mentorship. We couldn't stop smiling throughout this entire conversation! PS - THE Amanda Gorman is one of their famous alum! https://www.lacoe.edu//Reading-Language-A/Leading-Literacy

Tomorrow is #CesarChavez Day! We wanted to share some resources highlighting the work and life of such an important and influential activist, so we've curated a collection of videos, articles, and lessons. Many thanks to our very own Jodene Smith for her work on this! https://drive.google.com//17ppXdYclNvf-JK5zDh11WiO_UK5Qtij

The document, "Supporting the African American Learner" was truly a passion project for everyone involved as a collective effort of both will and skill by all contributors. Listen to Leading Literacy podcast Episode 16, as Mara interviews both Leslie and Dr. Kathryn Edwards about their motivation and process with this important work. Background information is always important and puts things in context. It's definitely a meeting of great minds!... https://www.lacoe.edu//Reading-Language-A/Leading-Literacy

LACOE is so excited and proud to share the guiding document, Supporting the African American Learner: A Guide for Transforming Beliefs, Systems, and Practices for Black Students. RLA’s very own Leslie Zoroya and Dr. Kathryn Edwards, LACOE’s Director of Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion are members of the writing team that helped create this year-long project in collaboration with UCLA and the Center for Powerful Public Schools and Riverside County Office of Education. Y...ou can download the document at the link below: https://www.lacoe.edu//Equity-Di/African-American-Learners We value and believe that every student, regardless of race, culture, gender, ethnicity, language, disability, family income, or zip code deserves to have access to a high-quality education that prepares them for a meaningful career, post-secondary learning, and engaged citizenship. Yet, we know that many of our students lag behind. For decades, African American students have demonstrated lower performance on most measures of academic achievement and attainment; however, they have received little targeted and meaningful support. We seek to change that dynamic and provide schools and districts with relevant research, resources and promising practices that can enable them to make a significant impact on the lives and futures of African American students.

It's Women's History Month y'all! Check out our amazing resource sheet that's jam-packed with ideas on how to incorporate the important role that women have played in history. Let's celebrate women this month and all year long! #HerStory #FutureIsFemale https://drive.google.com//1WciWBiIU2PnthQSmKc3JX17XtZXMLiV

As we wrap-up #ReadAcrossAmerica week, be inspired and listen to our newest episode on Leading Literacy with young adult author, Francisco X. Stork. Francisco takes his experiences as a young immigrant from Mexico and the many obstacles he overcame in his youth, to draw upon for the characters in his books. We are so excited to share this genuine conversation with an amazing author and human! https://www.lacoe.edu//Reading-Language-A/Leading-Literacy

Stay golden, Mrs. Meadows! #RAALA

Shoutout to our How to Be an Antiracist book club participants for finishing the 10 week study of Ibram Kendi's bestselling book! What an incredible group of educators and change-makers! Can't wait to see what you do out there!

Come learn about a FREE resource that is available to all California educators for grades 6 - 12 tomorrow at 3:00 p.m. www.teachingbooks.net offers access to thousands of resources for genres and texts of all kinds! The presentation will focus on exploration of the site through the lens of culturally responsive teaching. Drop in and leave with a full understanding of this amazing resource and the importance of representation for our students! If you can't make the meeting, go ahead and register and we'll send you the recording. (We will have a K - 5 presentation next Wednesday, 10/21 at 3:00 p.m. More info. to come!) Registration link below: http://lacoe.k12oms.org/1540-193600

Super excited about our partnership with Springboard Collaborative! Parent engagement is huge with early reading and they have an awesome app and program to help teachers get parents involved! Watch the recording here: https://drive.google.com//1xOA2BjB1EppphiBXER5Cz9kzITgDYtr

Hey everyone! Leading Literacy has 3 brand-new podcasts to share. We've scored some AMAZING guests: Dr. Louisa Moats (You read that right!), Dr. Maryanne Wolf and Dr. Jeff Share. You'll learn SO much listening to these experts share their passions and knowledge in the areas of evidence-based reading instruction, brain development and critical media literacy. Click the link below and take a listen - we promise it will be worthwhile! https://www.lacoe.edu//Reading-Language-A/Leading-Literacy PS - Here's a pic of Mara - RLA's #1 fangirl - pregaming before the podcast recording with Dr. Moats.

The Writing Revolution begins today! Looking forward to our year-long study of Wexler's book and working with teachers to improve writing instruction in LA County. Haven't signed up? Register here: http://lacoe.k12oms.org/1540-185846

Check out this awesome padlet of resources from Laura Benson! https://padlet.com/lbenson3/antiracist

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A new opportunity for high school students: The A-List Book Club on Snap Chat. Search it on the app and join noted celebrities in a discussion on their favorite books!

Loved the wonderful ideas shared at our Reader's Notebook webinar today! Many thanks to Lisa Johnson and Monica Burns for their expertise! https://drive.google.com//1_KK-BFg2cQ3886s_sF1xKcK-eG/view

Meet the elementary winner of the Readers of LA contest!

We had an awesome session with Dr. Pedro Noguera today! Listen to it here: https://drive.google.com/open