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DPI reports compliance progress on 'science of reading' law and secures large federal literacy grant
Summary
DPI told lawmakers it has reviewed hundreds of district reports on required K–3 reading training, is administering a new large federal literacy grant (NDCLIMB), and convened a literacy task force to study dyslexia and teacher preparation.
DPI staff briefed the committee on the state’s literacy work, including the implementation status of the 2021 reading law often described in testimony as the “science of reading” requirement.
Anne Ellifson, director of academic support at DPI, summarized the law’s three core elements: (1) professional development for K–3 teachers and principals, (2) required use of scientifically based instructional materials and approaches, and (3) assessment and intervention processes for K–3 students. Ellifson said DPI reviewed…
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