[kids-lib] ODE Early Literacy Framework & Resources to Find Free Online Learning

[MAURER Jennifer L * SLO]

Please pardon the cross-posting.

[Image of the cover of the Oregon Early Literacy Framework, that shows a student writing with a pencil on a piece of paper]Hi,
A couple of months ago, I posted about an opportunity to provide feedback about the draft version of a new state-level early literacy framework. Tuesday the Oregon Department of Education (ODE) announced<https://content.govdelivery.com/accounts/ORED/bulletins/35d4b2f> that the final version is now available: Oregon’s Early Literacy Framework: A Strong Foundation for Readers and Writers (K-5)<https://www.oregon.gov/ode/educator-resources/standards/ELA/Documents/Literacy%20Framework_2023.pdf>. The role of school and public libraries in developing literacy is briefly addressed on pages 15 and 16. As a support, ODE created a comprehensive landing page<https://www.oregon.gov/ode/educator-resources/standards/ELA/Pages/Early-Literacy.aspx> with an overview and further resources. According to the overview, the framework “builds momentum and capacity for strengthening belonging and literacy instruction in every elementary classroom so that all children leave elementary school proficient in reading and writing in one or more languages. It speaks to the comprehensive nature of literacy instruction and at its core, is designed to be used as a primary resource (or mentor text) for district leaders and school leaders. The framework is designed around eight sections that work in reciprocity with one another to help reinforce culturally responsive practice and reading science as fundamental to children’s literacy and biliteracy development.” ODE plans to share more about the early literacy framework in August. On a related note, some of you may have read that Governor Kotek announced a new council to determine “recommendations for updating teacher licensing requirements to ensure [Oregon] colleges graduate teachers with a deep understanding of language and literacy skills and how to teach them” (Salem Reporter<https://www.salemreporter.com/2023/05/29/kotek-orders-new-council-to-investigate-quality-of-reading-instruction-at-oregon-teacher-colleges/>).

Changing topics, I thought I’d share a reminder about resources to find free webinars and other library-related online learning opportunities:

  *   WebJunction’s Free Training page<https://www.webjunction.org/find-training/free-events.html> is updated monthly to highlight upcoming webinars and online conferences. Offerings are listed two ways. First, they are organized by category and then by date. Then starting about halfway down the page, the Program Abstracts section is organized by date and includes session descriptions and registration links. Staff at the Wyoming State Library gather the information (thanks!).
  *   Also, there’s the State Library’s Continuing Education LibGuide<https://libguides.osl.state.or.us/conted/>, which includes information about Niche Academy<https://my.nicheacademy.com/oregonstaff> (a repository of select recent webinars; sign up<https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/OR-NicheAcademy> for access) and People Connect Institute webinars<https://libguides.osl.state.or.us/conted/#s-lib-ctab-24120710-3> (offerings relevant to library staff but not always focused on library topics). The calendar of events<https://libguides.osl.state.or.us/conted/free#s-lib-ctab-24120710-1> gathers all known offerings in one place, and information is updated weekly. Thanks to Darci Hanning and Ferol Weyand for gathering and compiling the information.
  *   Gale|Cengage offers brief video tutorials<https://support.gale.com/training/videos/> about their products as well as upcoming and recorded webinars<https://support.gale.com/training/webinars/>, some of which relate to the suite of statewide databases<https://libguides.osl.state.or.us/c.php?g=464081&p=6069086>. Additionally, there’s an archive<https://support.gale.com/oregon/webinars> of webinars that have been offered specifically for Oregon library staff.
Over and out. May you have a great rest of the week. 🙂

Jen

Jen Maurer, MLS (she/her)
School Library Consultant, State Library of Oregon
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