HEROES Instructional Team

The Oklahoma Legislature passed 70 O.S. § 1210.508H in 2023, which established a three-year pilot program to employ a literacy instructional team to support school districts in implementing the requirements of the Reading Sufficiency Act, now known as the Strong Readers Act. The mission of this team is to "Help Elevate Reading Outcomes for Every Student." Placed regionally across the state, HEROES team members support districts in developing or improving sustainable and systemic literacy programming.

School and District Coaching

The primary purpose of the HEROES Literacy Instructional Team is to provide literacy coaching for high-needs schools and districts in Oklahoma. Team members work with district- and site-level administrators and educators to identify the site's needs and develop a plan to meet those needs.

Statewide Professional Development

Secondary to coaching, the HEROES Literacy Instructional Team also facilitates professional development on various topics related to literacy and reading difficulties, including dyslexia. Professional development includes participating in state-wide conferences and collaborating with districts to meet their individual needs.

For more information about support, interventions, and literacy instruction training opportunities, please contact [email protected].

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