We’re proud to share that 55 Saint Peter Public Schools educators have completed the Online Language & Literacy Academy (OL&LA)—a key component of the Minnesota READ Act! This dedicated group, made up primarily of K–6 classroom teachers and K–12 special education staff, committed themselves to deepening their knowledge of effective, evidence-based reading instruction.
(PICTURED ABOVE AND BELOW) Staff from South Elementary and Oshawa Learning Academy celebrate completion of the Online Language & Literacy Academy training!
The OL&LA training focuses on Structured Literacy, with an emphasis on how language influences reading development. It supports teachers in meeting the diverse needs of students, including multilingual learners, students with dyslexia, and those who benefit from more explicit instruction in foundational literacy skills.
This shared learning represents an important step forward in strengthening literacy instruction across our district. #SaintsNationReads #MNREADAct #StructuredLiteracy #LiteracyForAll