Right to Read Report:
Update 2024
To learn more about the status of the recommendations within the Right to Read Report, watch Dr. Todd Cunningham’s video review.
On September 5, 2024, the Ontario Human Rights Commission in partnership with Dyslexia Canada released a two-year update on the status of the recommendations within the Right to Read Report.
Enabling Positive Literacy Outcomes
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Universal Screening Support
Advocating for early identification through universal screening tools to recognize and address students' literacy challenges promptly.
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MTSS Implementation & Support
Offering expertise in implementing the Multi-Tiered System of Supports (MTSS) to provide appropriate levels of academic and behavioral support to students.
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Reading Intervention Training
Providing specialized training for educators to implement targeted, data-driven interventions to improve reading outcomes for struggling students.
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Effective Classroom Accommodation
Emphasizing the importance of creating classroom environments with effective accommodations to promote success for all learners, including those with disabilities or learning differences.
How Can Learn Different Support Your Board?
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Phase 1
Starting the Conversation: Understanding the needs of a school district can be challenging, especially when it comes to improving literacy scores. Our consultation services are designed to help district leaders and administrators identify and develop the right questions and analysis tools to gain a comprehensive understanding of the current state of literacy within their district. Based on this information, informed discussions can take place about the best paths forward to promote student literacy success.
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Phase 2
Developing an Implementation Strategy: After conducting a literacy implementation assessment, we assist school literacy teams in analyzing the data to create a strengths/gaps profile for their district. We highlight the effective strategies already in place and identify areas needing improvement based on the science of learning. Using a Multi-Tiered System of Supports (MTSS) model, we collaborate with district leaders to develop a cohesive framework connecting Tier 1 classroom programs with Tier 2 and Tier 3 literacy interventions. Universal screening helps teachers differentiate skill development among students, while progress monitoring provides real-time insights into student progress.
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Phase 3
Professional Development: Once school leaders decide on the direction they want to pursue, we offer professional development tailored to the literacy program and intervention training needs. We help educators understand how to use progress monitoring data to differentiate instruction and connect it to the science of reading. Our training aims to create a sustainable, train-the-trainer model, ensuring that school districts have the capacity to be self-sufficient in delivering effective literacy instruction.
The Right to Read Report
In February 2022, after three years of inquiry, the Ontario Human Rights Commission (OHRC) released the Right to Read Inquiry Report.
Check out their page for the executive summary and key recommendations.
Meet the Right to Read Requirements
Complete the form and a member of the Learn Different Team will be in touch to let you know how we can support educators in your school or board as you implement the Right to Read requirements.