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Lake Central recognizes 34 teachers who completed LETRS literacy training
Summary
The district honored 34 kindergarten and first-grade teachers and reading specialists for completing 80 hours of LETRS (Language Essentials for Teachers of Reading and Spelling) training over two years; staff said the training aligns with the science of reading and with Open Court.
Dr. Bracey introduced a recognition for 34 kindergarten and first-grade teachers and reading specialists who completed LETRS training over the past two years.
"LETRS ... is designed to provide early childhood and elementary educators and administrators with deep knowledge to be literacy and language experts in the science of reading," Dr. Bracey said as he presented the group. The district described the work as an 80-hour training program that included videos and homework and credited the cohort with helping the district implement evidence-based literacy instruction.
Elementary literacy coach Diane McDermott told the board the program moved the district "ahead of the state" and praised the investment. "There's a difference on how you present it to your kids," McDermott said, saying the training explains the underlying science of reading and how it changes classroom practice.
Why it matters: district leaders said LETRS training will help teachers use phonological awareness, phonics, fluency, vocabulary and comprehension instruction more effectively and that it aligns with the elementary use of Open Court. The board recognized the cohort and thanked principals for supporting staff participation.
Board action: the presentation was recognition-only; no formal vote related to LETRS training was recorded.
