Description

As educators continue to work to align literacy instruction with the Science of Reading, we are often faced with the challenge of moving away from long-standing practices that do not reflect current research. This session provides a practical framework for identifying and replacing those non-aligned practices through the lens of De-Implementation Science. Participants will deepen their understanding of the Science of Reading and its evidence base, examine instructional approaches that run counter to effective reading instruction, and learn strategies to thoughtfully discontinue them. With guided planning, participants will begin developing a de-implementation plan that transitions classrooms and schools toward evidence-based practices that better support student literacy outcomes.

Objectives: Upon completion of this offering, participants will be able to:

1. Explain the Science of Reading and the research base that supports effective reading instruction
2. Identify instructional practices that are contrary to the Science of Reading
3. Describe the principles of De-Implementation Science and how they apply to changing instructional practice
4. Develop a de-implementation plan that replaces non-aligned literacy practices with evidence-based alternatives

Audience: K-12 Educators