9/18/2024

Transformative Literacy Instruction: Why NY Educators Trust LETRS

As New York transitions to Gov. Hochul’s plan to bring literacy “Back to Basics” with reading instruction based on the science of reading, district administrators are searching for high-quality professional learning that aligns with these standards while addressing time challenges, such as the shortage of substitute teachers. Lexia® LETRS® provides an ideal solution, offering a flexible and impactful program that equips educators with a deep understanding of how the brain learns to read. This focus on the "how" and "why" of literacy makes the "what" to teach in the classroom more intuitive and effective.

In this flyer, district administrators and teachers across New York share their positive experiences with LETRS. Terry LaFountain from Broadalbin-Perth Central School District praises the program for helping teachers from diverse backgrounds adopt a common literacy language. At the same time, Holly Bruni of New Rochelle School District highlights how LETRS has been instrumental in supporting struggling students.

Even skeptics of the science of reading, like those in Hudson City School District, became advocates after engaging with LETRS. The program’s proven strategies have transformed literacy instruction and empowered educators to make a real difference in student outcomes. Michele Gipe from East Syracuse Minoa Central School District emphasized LETRS’s role in supporting ongoing teacher development and making critical instructional decisions.

For district leaders, LETRS offers a valuable, flexible professional learning program that aligns with New York’s legislative goals and fosters teacher buy-in for effective literacy instruction.