Unpacking Act 139: Vermont’s New Literacy Law
January 21, 2025 @ 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Dorinne Dorfman, Ed. D., Ed.S. Education Specialist in Reading and Literacy Instruction
In this workshop, you will learn how scientific research over the last four decades have
shown nearly every student can be taught to read with effective instruction in the five
components of reading. Starting with the brain, then describing teaching methods that both
educate every student as well as target literacy gaps. With the passage of the new VT literacy
law, Act 139, Dr. Dorfman shares what teachers and parents can expect for changes in school
protocols, and recommends best practices that can fulfill the law’s intent: to teach all of
Vermont’s students to read. The workshop includes time for questions to deepen participants’
knowledge of how students learn to read as well as understand the potential impact of Act 139,
VT’s new literacy law.
(Note: Emily Carley facilitates the Q&A)
