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About this scorecard

The OHRC released its Right to Read inquiry report on 28 February 2022. It made 157 recommendations to Ontario's Ministry of Education, school boards and faculties of education.

This scorecard groups key areas from the report. Other provinces can use it as a benchmark.

Jurisdiction or board: ________ Review period: ________ Completed by: ________ Date: ________

Rating scale

Rating	Meaning
0	No action
1	Announced or planned
2	Partly in place
3	Fully in place and funded
4	In place, measured and reported publicly

1. Early screening

The report calls for screening every student at least twice a year, Kindergarten to Grade 2.

Criterion	Rating	Evidence
Universal screening, K to Grade 2	____	________
At least twice a year	____	________
Standardized, evidence-based tools	____	________
Results shared with families	____	________

2. Structured literacy curriculum and instruction

Criterion	Rating	Evidence
Curriculum includes direct, systematic instruction in foundational reading skills	____	________
Approved classroom resources match the curriculum	____	________

3. Reading intervention

Criterion	Rating	Evidence
Evidence-based interventions available	____	________
Stable, standardized funding	____	________
Equitable access across schools	____	________
Progress monitored	____	________

4. Accommodation

Criterion	Rating	Evidence
Timely accommodation	____	________
Access to assistive technology	____	________
Accommodation does not replace intervention	____	________

5. Access to professional assessments

Criterion	Rating	Evidence
Clear, transparent assessment process	____	________
Wait times tracked and published	____	________
Supports start before an assessment, based on need	____	________

6. Teacher education

Criterion	Rating	Evidence
Faculties of education teach evidence-based reading instruction	____	________
Training for current teachers	____	________
Training for principals and support staff	____	________

7. Data and reporting

Criterion	Rating	Evidence
Consistent standards across boards	____	________
Data collected on screening and intervention	____	________
Results analyzed by student group	____	________
Public reporting	____	________

Summary

Area	Total score	Maximum
Early screening	____	16
Curriculum and instruction	____	8
Intervention	____	16
Accommodation	____	12
Professional assessments	____	12
Teacher education	____	12
Data and reporting	____	16
Overall	____	92

Top three gaps:

Next review date: ________

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