Science of Reading Webinar 1: Recording and Resources Available
Overview of the Science of Reading in Ohio Webinar
On March 14, the OLC hosted a Science of Reading webinar with the Ohio Department of Education & Workforce (ODEW). Dr. Melissa Weber-Mayrer, ODEW’s Chief of Literacy, discussed the shift to the Science of Reading in Ohio’s schools and explained the changes in classroom reading instruction.
This webinar was the first in a series for OLC members. If you missed the live presentation, a recording and additional resources are available below.
View an archived version of the informational webinar
[Run time: 63 minutes]
Presenters:
- Dr. Melissa Weber-Mayrer, Chief of Literacy, Ohio Dept. of Education & Workforce
- Michelle Francis, Executive Director, OLC
Resources:
PowerPoint Slide Deck (PDF)
Approved core instruction materials list
OLC Science of Reading Resource webpage
The OLC and ODEW will host two more webinars this spring:
- April 11 — Professional Development for Ohio’s Public Libraries on the Science of Reading
- May 9 — Science of Reading Office Hours for Public Libraries
Each webinar is free for Individual members and staff of OLC Institutional Member Libraries, but registration is required. We strongly encourage participation in the live webinars. However, if you are unable to attend a live presentation, each webinar will be recorded and posted on the OLC website.