Moving Literacy Forward in South Dakota

South Dakota is committed to ensuring all students are proficient readers. What's the best way to get there? Instruction grounded in the Science of Reading (SOR) has a proven record of success. South Dakota's statewide literacy initiative encompasses SOR principles and provides resources aimed at equipping educators with the latest research and best practices for teaching students how to read and write.

For schools wanting to implement these concepts across buildings, the Literacy Framework and accompanying Implementation Guide provide an easy-to-follow road map.

The Department of Education is offering numerous, FREE, professional development opportunities rooted in SOR concepts.

For more information contact Patti Lager with the South Dakota Department of Education.