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Licking Heights Structured Literacy Programming

In accordance with Ohio Revised Code 3323.251, along with Ohio’s Dyslexia Guidebook, Ohio schools must develop and share their structured literacy programming with all stakeholders. We are excited to share some important updates regarding our literacy program and the tools we will be using to support your child's literacy development. At Licking Heights Local Schools, we are committed to providing the best possible education for your child, and we believe that a strong foundation in literacy is essential for their future success.

Structured Literacy Program Overview
Our structured literacy program is designed to help students build strong foundational literacy skills. We have carefully selected a combination of evidence-based resources and instructional approaches to create a comprehensive and effective program. This year, we will be using three key components: Heggerty Phonemic Awareness, Fundations, and Wit and Wisdom.

Heggerty Phonemic Awareness
Heggerty is a research-based phonemic awareness program that focuses on developing your child's ability to hear and manipulate the individual sounds in spoken language. This program is a crucial first step in building strong phonological and phonemic awareness skills, which are essential for reading and writing.

Fundations
Fundations is a multisensory phonics and spelling program that provides systematic and explicit instruction in phonemic awareness, phonics, and spelling. It is designed to help students develop strong decoding and encoding skills, which are fundamental for reading and writing fluency.

Wit and Wisdom
Wit and Wisdom is a comprehensive English language arts curriculum that focuses on building deep comprehension, critical thinking, and vocabulary skills. It engages students in rich, content-based discussions and activities to foster a love of reading and writing while developing essential literacy skills.

Assessment Tool
To monitor your child's progress and tailor instruction to their individual needs, we will be using Acadience as our Tier I Dyslexia Screener. Acadience is a reliable and research-based assessment that measures your child's early literacy skills. It helps us identify areas where additional support may be needed and ensures that our instruction is targeted and effective.If students are identified as at-risk during the initial screening, the school will notify parents and continue to monitor progress.

Our Commitment
We want to assure you that your child's literacy development is a top priority for us. Our dedicated team of educators will work diligently to provide a supportive and engaging learning environment. We will also keep you informed about your child's progress and provide opportunities for you to be actively involved in their literacy journey.

We encourage you to reach out to your child's teacher if you have any questions or concerns about our structured literacy program or any other aspect of your child's education. We value your partnership in helping your child succeed academically.

Thank you for entrusting us with your child's education. We look forward to a successful year of literacy growth and exploration.

Sincerely,
Micca S. Conley
Director of Curriculum and Instruction (PK-6)

Licking Heights Local School District

6539 Summit Road Pataskala, OH 43062
P: 740-927-6926 | F: 740-927-9043


Licking Heights High School (9-12)

4101 Summit Road Pataskala, OH 43062
P: 740-964-9005 | F: 740-927-0508


Licking Heights Middle School (7-8)

4000 Mink Street Pataskala, OH 43062
P: 740-927-9046 | F: 740-927-3197

Summit Station Intermediate

6565 Summit Road Pataskala, OH 43062
P: 740-927-3365 | F: 740-927-5845


Broad Peak Elementary (K-4)

6623 Summit Road Pataskala, OH 43062
P: 740-964-1674 | F: 740-964-1625


Everest Elementary (K-4)

1490 Climbing Fig Blacklick, OH 43004
P: 614-864-9089 | F: 614-501-4672

North Elementary

6507 Summit Road Pataskala, OH 43062
P: 740-927-3268 | F: 740-927-5736


Lima Ridge Elementary (K-4)

3693 Summit Road SW Pataskala, OH 43062
P: (740) 963-3665 | F: (220) 246-9400


Pathfinders Preschool

6507 Summit Road Pataskala, OH 43062
P: 740-927-3268 | F: 740-927-5736


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