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Ohio’s Introduction to the Science of Reading – Additional Course Pathways Now Available
Under Section 265.330(A)(2) of House Bill 33 of the 135th General Assembly, districts and schools shall require all teachers and administrators to complete a course provided by the Department of Education and Workforce not later than June 30, 2025, except that any teacher or administrator who has previously completed similar training, as determined by the Department, shall not be required to complete the course. The Department has created multiple course pathways to meet the professional development requirements in law.
Three additional pathways are now available on the Department’s Learning Management System:
- Pathway B: Ohio’s Introduction to the Science of Reading Course, Kindergarten-Grade 5 (Abbreviated) Course
- Pathway D: Ohio’s Introduction to the Science of Reading Course, Grades 6-12 (Abbreviated) Course
- Pathway E: Ohio’s Introduction to the Science of Reading Course, Grades 6-12 Content Areas Course
Districts and schools should determine which pathway an educator will take based on the grade band they serve, their role, and whether they have previously taken one of the Department’s dyslexia professional development courses to partially fulfill the requirements of the law. It is not recommended that educators determine by themselves which pathway they should take.
Educators should only take abbreviated pathways (Pathway B and Pathway D) if they have completed the 18-hour Introduction to Dyslexia Course, Grades K-3, the Introduction to Dyslexia Course, Grades 4-12, or 18 hours of training provided by instructors of Structured Literacy Certification programs. Courses and trainings other than these do not qualify educators for the abbreviated pathways.
The Professional Development in the Science of Reading page on the Department’s website provides more information on available course pathways and how to access them through the Learning Management System. This page also contains information on accessing and completing the course, and Frequently Asked Questions. For further guidance on course pathway selection, stipends, and other questions, see Science of Reading Professional Development Requirements under House Bill 33 of the 135th General Assembly.
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