Oregon
State Information
The purpose of this document is to capture state-by-state information of policy and guidelines related to the science of reading / evidence-based reading instruction to be presented on The Reading League Compass, a website of reliable and reputable guidance and resources for targeted stakeholder groups.
Updated 2025
Local control?
Yes
Has your state passed legislation and/or non-legislated rule changes related to the science of reading?
Yes
Does your state have an approved curriculum list?
Yes
Was evidence-aligned reading instruction a consideration for the curriculum review?
Yes
Does your state mandate or provide guidance on early screening?
Yes
List of Approved Universal Screeners for Risk Factors of Dyslexia: The Department updates this list annually using the criteria outlined in Oregon Administrative Rule 581-002-1820.
Does your state have policy or guidance related to MTSS that incorporates information on the science of reading and/or evidence-based literacy practices?
No
Does your state have policy or guidance related to instruction and/or professional development
No
Does your state have state-developed guidance documents or training courses related to the science of reading?
No
Please describe any grant work that names the science of reading and/or evidence-aligned instruction including links, where applicable
Has your state reviewed standards for alignment to the science of reading?
Yes. Adopted ELA Standards 2019 that include foundational reading standards K-5 and includes Foundational Skills progression chart.
Foundational standards vetted by: National Center on Improving Literacy staff, Anita Archer, Carrie Thomas-Beck, University of Oregon, Student Achievement Partners
Does your state have guidance or resources for families related to the science of reading?
No
Do you have policy or guidance regarding how to leverage evidence-based practices to support secondary students?
No
Does your state have state-developed guidance documents or training courses related to the science of reading and Multilingual learners?
Yes. Oregon’s Early Literacy Framework: A Strong Foundation for Readers and Writers (K-5) includes a section related to supporting Multilingual Learners (page 62)
Does your state have licensure or program approval criteria to ensure Educator Preparation Programs are aligned to the science of reading?
Yes
Do you have a “contact us” website that we can share publicly on TRL Compass?
Please describe and link to any other work you would like to share that relates to the science of reading
Interactive State Map
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The Reading League expresses gratitude to our collaborators and associates within the state education agencies for sharing their state-specific data. This data will undergo semi-annual updates, contingent upon the availability and resources of the respective state agencies. For any inquiries, clarifications, or updates, please reach out to compass@thereadingleague.org.
