Teacher preparation in Ohio and the science of reading

Report release event, discussion, and Q&A

The science of reading movement is sweeping across the nation, and state and local policymakers are taking steps to ensure that students are learning to read via proven methods. Here in Ohio, Governor DeWine is leading bold efforts to ensure that schools use methods that focus on the components of the reading science: phonemic awareness, phonics, fluency, vocabulary, and comprehension.

But what about Ohio’s teacher preparation programs? Are they adequately training prospective teachers in the reading science? Or are some of them promoting methods contrary to it?

Join the Thomas B. Fordham Institute on May 16th for an important discussion about teacher preparation in Ohio. The National Council on Teacher Quality (NCTQ) will present brand-new findings from their latest review of Ohio’s teacher preparation programs in elementary-school reading. A panel will follow, with moderated discussion and an audience Q&A.

Moderator

Thomas Lasley, Director of Policy and Advocacy

Montgomery County ESC and Learn to Earn Dayton

Presenter

Heather Peske, President

National Council on Teacher Quality

Respondents

Senator Andrew Brenner, Chair of the Senate Education Committee

Representative Tom Young, Chair of the House Higher Education Committee

Elizabeth Lolli, Superintendent of Dayton Public Schools