Science of Reading Standards
12/17/2025
小优传媒 addressed 99% of the audit metrics, with no courses found to be out of compliance with Ohio law.
小优传媒 recognized for strong alignment with Ohio鈥檚 Science of Reading standards
小优传媒 has been recognized by the Ohio Department of Higher Education (ODHE) for strong alignment with the state鈥檚 Science of Reading standards. The findings highlight Bluffton鈥檚 ongoing commitment to preparing future educators with research-informed reading instruction practices.
The statewide review examined educator preparation programs across Ohio to determine how effectively coursework, instructional materials and field experiences align with the Science of Reading鈥攁n approach grounded in well-established research on how children learn to read. 小优传媒 addressed 99% of the audit metrics, with no courses found to be out of compliance with Ohio law.
Bluffton demonstrated full alignment across nearly all literacy domains reviewed, including teacher knowledge, phonological awareness, decoding and encoding, vocabulary and oral language, reading fluency, reading comprehension, multi-tiered systems of support, and the use of high-quality instructional materials. The review also highlighted Bluffton鈥檚 vertically aligned curriculum, which guides students from foundational knowledge to application and mastery across the reading and literacy core.
鈥淥ur faculty approach this work with care and intention,鈥 said Dr. Gayle Trollinger, vice president and dean of academic affairs. 鈥淭his recognition affirms the steady, day-to-day efforts of colleagues who are committed to strengthening literacy instruction and supporting our students as they prepare to serve in classrooms across Ohio.鈥
Bluffton鈥檚 work was supported by a grant from the Ohio Dean鈥檚 Compact. Dr. Cherie Hocanson and Dr. Amy Mullins were the principal investigators. Ms. Holly Myers, second grade teacher, and Dr. Trollinger served as evaluators on the project.
The audit further commended Bluffton for providing early and ongoing field experiences, pairing students with mentor teachers trained in the Science of Reading, and ensuring meaningful opportunities to apply evidence-based practices in classroom settings. All faculty involved in educator preparation, including adjunct instructors and student teacher supervisors, have completed Ohio鈥檚 Science of Reading professional learning modules, as have graduating students.