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鶹ýӳ State The Path Forward Initiative

In Fall 2023, 鶹ýӳ State was chosen to participate in the third cohort of the Hunt Institute’s initiative. The goal of the initiative is to improve literacy instruction in schools by supporting and integrating the science of reading into teacher preparation program and certification requirements.

In collaboration with the 鶹ýӳ and the, regularly convenes and facilitates the work of the NYS Path Forward team.The team is comprised of education leaders and diverse stakeholders and met regularly during the 2023-2024 school year to develop an Action Plan.

The 鶹ýӳ State Action Plan: The Path Forward was released in October 2024 and includes initiatives in six areas. The Action Plan focuses on teacher preparation programs in five areas: early childhood education (birth-grade 2), childhood education (grades 1-6), English to speakers of other languages, literacy, and students with disabilities.

The 鶹ýӳ will be completing the activities in the first two areas of the Action Plan. Information about the Action Plan and the NYS Path Forward Team is provided below.

For additional information about the broader initiative, including the work of the NYS Path Forward team, please visit the .

鶹ýӳ State Action Plan
Presentations
NYS Path Forward Team
Framework for Integrating the Science of Reading in Educator Preparation Programs and Baseline Reflection

The 鶹ýӳ (鶹ýӳ) is pleased to share the Framework for Integrating the Science of Reading (SoR) in Educator Preparation Programs (EPPs) (“framework”) along with the accompanying Baseline Reflection ("reflection"). These resources are part of 鶹ýӳ’s broader literacy initiative, building on the 鶹ýӳ State (NYS) Path Forward Initiative and serving as a key element of the NYS Path Forward Action Plan to strengthen literacy instruction in K-12 schools statewide.

Developed by 鶹ýӳ’s Office of Teacher and Leader Development, the framework supports EPPs in embedding evidence-based literacy instruction into coursework and clinical experiences. The framework was shaped by extensive input from the Path Forward Steering Committee and Workgroups, comprising diverse stakeholders committed to strengthening literacy instruction in EPPs. While reflecting significant stakeholder alignment, this document outlines 鶹ýӳ's expectations rather than unanimous consensus.

The reflection is designed to gather information about how EPPs currently integrate evidence-based practices for teaching literacy that are grounded in SoR into their programs. It focuses on selected, high-priority areas from the framework. The responses to the reflection will inform 鶹ýӳ’s future policy development and technical assistance efforts.

NYS Path Forward Community of Practice

Join the NY State Path Forward Educator Prep ProgramCommunity of Practice

Meets virtually on the third Friday of every month

Join EPP colleagues across NY State in a monthly Community of Practice, hosted by the Path Forward Initiative, dedicated to advancing the Science of Reading (SoR) in educator preparation.

  • Engage with leading researchers, authors, and practitioners about key elements in bringing research to practice.
  • Hear spotlight presentations from NY's EPP faculty on how they are embedding evidence-based practice into their programs.
  • Share stories of transformation and concrete strategies for strengthening educator preparation.

This is a supportive, collaborative environment. No pre-work required!

Time:2:30-4:00PM(Note that recordings will be available for those who register but cannot attend)

Sign Up:

Upcoming sessions:

  • November 20, 2026
  • December 18, 2026
  • January 15, 2027
  • February 19, 2027
  • March 19, 2027
  • May 21, 2027
  • June 18, 2027