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PPS says its K–5 curriculum aligns with science of reading; staff outline dyslexia screening and teacher training progress
Summary
District staff told the committee PPS uses state‑approved screeners (MAP Reading Fluency; adaptive oral reading) and exceeds minimum monitoring by checking students below the 40th percentile; more than 350 educators have taken ODE‑listed dyslexia training, staff said.
District leaders on Nov. 13 described Portland Public Schools’ approach to early reading instruction and how the district meets Oregon Department of Education dyslexia screening and teacher‑training requirements.
Emily Glasgow, senior director for PreK–5 academics, said PPS has “come to a place where we absolutely do” align core K–5 instructional materials with the science of reading and uses Scarborough’s Rope as a framework for explicit instruction in phonemic awareness, phonics and other foundational skills.
Elizabeth Martin, assistant director for academic intervention, walked the committee through the state requirements and PPS practice. She said kindergarten students and district newcomers in grade 1 are screened using MAP Reading Fluency; as students progress into connected…
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