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How will the state's early literacy reforms affect the State Board of Education?

State Board of Education approves 31 early literacy training programs. The State Board of Education has approved a list of 31 training programs to support the state's early literacy reforms, which are backed by $200 million in state funding. The Board directed the Department of Education to provide detailed information on these programs to help school districts select the best fit. Furthermore, the Board must now decide whether to approve a new list of reading textbooks and materials aligned with English Language Arts and English Language Development standards.

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  • Governor Gavin Newsom included $200 million in the state budget for early literacy reforms.oakdaleleader.com
  • The State Board of Education approved 31 training programs for early literacy.oakdaleleader.com
  • The review process used WestEd to measure 18 criteria on a three-point scale for training providers.oakdaleleader.com
  • The two top-ranked providers were the California Association for Bilingual Education and SchoolKit, LLC.oakdaleleader.com

Why it matters

Literacy is a foundational element of educational success, and the State Board of Education's role in vetting training programs is critical to ensuring the quality of instruction across the state. The $200 million investment highlights the state's recognition that teacher training is a key element in strengthening early literacy reforms, which are designed to address challenges like dyslexia.

This process reflects a broader effort to standardize and improve educational quality, building on the state's recognition of weak links in teacher training. The Board's decision on textbook adoption, which could be selective or comprehensive, will significantly impact how districts teach foundational reading skills, influencing the educational trajectory of students statewide.

What we don't know yet

  • Will the State Board of Education adopt a selective list of textbooks emphasizing phonics, or a comprehensive list of 64 different textbooks?
  • How will the State Board balance the advocacy groups' preference for a shorter list of high-scoring programs against the current 'come-one, come-all' approach?

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Advocacy groups successfully lobby for a shorter, tiered list of approved programsThe State Board of Education would be forced to narrow its scope, potentially increasing the pressure on the Department of Education to prioritize only the highest-rated vendors.
The State Board of Education delays the decision on reading textbooks and materialsSchool districts may face uncertainty regarding curriculum alignment, potentially delaying the full implementation of the early literacy reforms.

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