Oklahoma Comprehensive Literacy State Development Grant (OCLSD)
Keys to Literacy congratulates the 20 districts across Oklahoma that received funding to enhance school readiness and improve language and literacy success among disadvantaged students throughout the state.
Our Services
Keys to Literacy is proud to partner as a vendor with Oklahoma school districts and support the project’s following objectives with:
- Early Language Development
- Elementary Literacy Proficiency
- Middle School Literacy Proficiency
- High School Literacy Proficiency
- Teacher Training and Professional Development
Which Keys to Literacy Services Aligned with OCLSD:
Professional Development
Keys to Literacy offers options for delivering professional development that accommodate the different needs of districts, schools, and educators. We use a multi-component professional learning model that includes initial training and long-term support for teachers, administrators, and peer coaches. We also offer a variety of onsite, online, and certified facilitator delivery models.
Keys to Beginning Reading - Grades K-5
This course provides a complete foundation of reading instruction, including oral language skills. Keys to Beginning Reading is an accredited teacher training program by the International Dyslexia Association (IDA).
Keys to Early Writing - K-2
This course develops essential writing skills through explicit instruction, assisting in providing a strong foundation.
The Key Comprehension Routine - Grades 4-12
This course provides instructional routines geared toward comprehension strategies that support and impact listening and reading comprehension in any subject area.
The Key Vocabulary Routine - Grades 4-12
This course provides instructional routines geared toward vocabulary in any subject area that supports students with evidence-based strategies such as selecting words to teach in-depth, using context and word parts, and promoting word consciousness.
Keys to Content Writing - Grades 3-12
This course provides research-based teaching strategies for writing instruction that can be easily integrated into content areas, writing curriculums, or published programs. In addition, KCW provides high-leverage strategies for writing within standardized assessments.
Advanced Word Study: Grade 4 and Beyond
This course provides instructional practices for teaching advanced word study skills that combine knowledge about both the sound-spelling correspondences and the meaning units (morphemes) that make up most English words.
Implementation Support
- Job-embedded coaching for sustainable practice change
- Personalized feedback to enhance classroom effectiveness
- Leadership coaching to build systems for program success
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Let’s partner to build a sustainable foundation for literacy success.
The Strong Readers Act (RSA)
Keys to Literacy is an approved provider. Click here to see Keys to Literacy courses on the approved provider list to support The Strong Readers Act.
About the Science of Reading (RSA) Professional Development (PD) Requirement
Districts that receive $2500 or more in RSA funds must use at least 10% of their funds for PD on the science of reading. Districts must select one or more of the approved programs for this 10%. Funding may be used for most costs associated with a PD program, including registration for PD, payment of substitutes, stipends, travel, materials, and supplies. Certified Facilitator Training (CFT) expenses can also be funded. The PD is for any staff members who work with students in Prekindergarten through grade 5 in the areas of reading or writing.
Why choose Keys to Literacy?
Keys to Literacy is a nationally recognized leader in the field of literacy professional development and our trainers have deep knowledge and experience about research-based, Science of Reading instruction practices. Our practical, approved courses help participants make connections to classroom instruction.
Graduate credit is available for several of these courses through the University of the Pacific. Click here for more information.
Contact Us
Let’s partner to build a foundation for literacy success for ALL students!
Email: info@keystoliteracy.com
Phone: 978-948-8511
