Literacy

1.        Facilitation of the Reading–Tiered Fidelity Inventory (R-TFI 2.0)

When a district wants to examine how their systems support the literacy development of their students, one step in that process may be to conduct the updated Reading-Tiered Fidelity Inventory (R-TFI 2.0) to ensure their work is focused on the documented strengths and needs of each building for both Tier 1 instruction and higher tiers of intervention. The R-TFI 2.0 is typically completed by a Building Leadership Team or a Building Literacy Team with facilitation by the RELS, who has been trained in this process.

2.       Support for implementation of the Acadience K-6 Reading Assessment

The RELS is a trained Acadience Reading trainer and mentor. She can provide training and technical assistance in administering this curriculum-embedded early literacy assessment. She can work with teacher teams to interpret and use the data gained to adjust instruction for greater literacy outcomes.

3.       Technical assistance with classroom environment and literacy curriculum selection / implementation

Some pre-service teacher preparation programs do not focus time on how to improve the acquisition of early literacy skills. Students grow in literacy at widely varying rates, and some early literacy strategies have proven both necessary and helpful at older grade levels. The RELS would be happy to visit, observe in the classroom, and work with teachers to plan refinements to help with literacy learning.

4.       PD in various topics related to literacy

The RELS provides a variety of book studies on literacy-related topics, multiple networks for leaders of literacy in all age groups, and can provide on-site professional development as needed.

Facilitate discussion and application of Ohio’s Introduction to Dyslexia modules – in person

Region 14 Literacy Leaders Network – 5 hybrid meetings per year, group selects topics

Region 14 Early Childhood Literacy Network – 5 virtual meetings per year, Ohio Approved PD

Book Studies – vary by semester

Debbie Mickey is the Regional Early Literacy Specialist (RELS) for State Support Team Region 14. She provides a variety of services to districts in the 5-county region and focuses on all age groups, Birth through High School. She is part of the State Literacy Network and provides a variety of literacy-related supports to districts: professional development, coaching, mentoring of coaches, and consultation on all literacy topics, including the State's Dyslexia laws.

Debbie Mickey
Regional Literacy Specialist

State Support Team Region 14 / Hopewell Center
5350 New Market Road
Hillsboro, Ohio 45133
Office Phone: 937-393-1904 x2141