Understanding Esser Funds and Reading Instruction

The webinar discusses the science of reading, its frameworks, and instructional practices. It covers the importance of systematic and explicit instruction, the role of Esser funding in supporting educational initiatives, and addresses audience questions. The session emphasizes the need for a comprehensive literacy system and the alignment of resources to support student learning.

What is the primary purpose of the Amplify webinar series?

• To discuss the latest trends in technology

• To explore investment strategies in science and reading

• To provide cooking classes

• To teach advanced mathematics

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of the science of reading?

• It is a single line of research

• It is interdisciplinary

• It is based on scientific evidence

• It includes both reading and writing

What is the simple view of reading based on?

• Language comprehension and word recognition

• Phonics and grammar

• Vocabulary and spelling

• Reading speed and accuracy

What is a key instructional shift mentioned for effective reading instruction?

• Teaching content alongside decoding

• Using a guessing strategy for words

• Relying on technology for all instruction

• Focusing solely on phonics

What is the role of Universal Screening in a literacy system?

• To focus on math skills

• To replace regular classroom assessments

• To evaluate the health of the literacy system

• To assess only high-performing students

What does Esser stand for?

• Elementary School Science and Reading

• Emergency School Safety and Evaluation Resources

• Educational Support and Services for Everyone

• Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief

How much of the Esser funds must be allocated to address instructional loss?

• 30%

• 40%

• 20%

• 10%

What flexibility do districts have with Esser funds?

• They can change spending plans as needed

• They can only use them for technology upgrades

• They can only use them for teacher salaries

• They must return unused funds immediately

What was a key outcome of the real-life example shared from Wisconsin?

• The school decided not to use Esser funds

• The school successfully used funds for science of reading

• The school struggled to implement the program

• The school focused on sports programs

What is a benefit of developing a student's home language alongside the school language?

• It hinders academic progress

• It is not beneficial

• It strengthens overall language capacity

• It confuses the student