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HJ 645 Study; systematic phonics instruction.

Introduced by: Thomas M. Bolvin | all patrons    ...    notes | add to my profiles

SUMMARY AS INTRODUCED:

Education; Study of teacher proficiency and suitable materials relating to systematic phonics instruction. Requests the Department of Education to study, in cooperation with the State Council of Higher Education for Virginia, the proficiency of Virginia teachers in teaching systematic explicit phonics and the availability in local school divisions of decodable textbooks and other suitable materials for systematic phonics instruction. This study will cover the extent to which teacher preparation programs in Virginia's schools of education provide instruction to aspiring teachers in the use of systematic explicit phonics and the usefulness of requiring that all persons seeking initial licensure or licensure renewal as K-3 teachers, K-6 reading specialists, special education teachers or English as a second language teachers demonstrate proficiency in the teaching of systematic explicit phonics. In the event a requirement for training in systematic explicit phonics as a condition of licensure is considered appropriate, the agencies will also study the concept of a professional development program to assess the skills of relevant teachers in phonics instruction and to provide additional training to individuals not demonstrating proficiency. Recommendations for supplemental state textbook funding for decodable textbooks and appropriate instructional materials are also required. The agencies are required to report to the Governor and the 2002 Session of the General Assembly.


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