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The Oklahoma Legislature passed 70 O.S. § 1210.508H in 2023, which established a three-year pilot program to employ a literacy instructional team to support school districts in implementing the requirements of the Reading Sufficiency Act, now known as the Strong Readers Act. Placed regionally across the state, the HEROES literacy team is prepared to deploy professional development and ongoing coaching cycles regionally including support for district administration designing sustainable systems to Help Elevate Reading Outcomes for Every Student.

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School and District Coaching

The primary purpose of the HEROES Literacy Instructional Team is to provide literacy coaching for high-needs schools and districts in Oklahoma. Team members work with district- and site-level administrators and educators to identify the site's needs and develop a plan to meet those needs.

Dyslexia

Dyslexia is one of the most common learning differences, affecting students across Oklahoma in every community. Early identification and evidence-based interventions are critical to helping students with dyslexia thrive. OSDE is working to strengthen supports through teacher training, screening tools, and best literacy practices. Check out a few of the resources for teachers and families below.

Statewide Professional Development

Join the HEROES team this summer as they take the show on the road! The kickoff to Oklahoma’s Pages Across the Plains Summer Literacy Workshops will be the OKC Literacy Symposium. This event is a free, full-day professional learning event happening Friday, June 6, 2025, from 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM at the Edmond Conference Center. This event is designed for Oklahoma teachers, paraprofessionals, administrators, and instructional leaders, featuring engaging sessions, evidence-based strategies, and collaborative learning—all focused on strengthening literacy outcomes. Space is limited- register today! 

Register for the OKC Literacy Symposium!

Can’t make it to Edmond? Pages Across the Plains is coming to you! Additional dates and locations across Oklahoma are listed below. More details coming soon for each location. 

 

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Last Modified on Jun 10, 2025
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