The Ohio Department of Higher Education Science of Reading Audit of educator preparation programs found that 5X’s preservice teacher literacy coursework was deemed “in alignment” with a score of 100% and no mandatory recommendations for improvement. Additionally, there is evidence of full compliance with Ohio’s definition of the science of reading as codified in the Ohio Revised Code.
“This finding affirms Kent State’s storied history as one of the country’s top higher education institutions for well-prepared educators,” said Alicia R. Crowe, Ph.D., interim dean for Kent State’s College of Education, Health and Human Services. “Our courses, instructional materials and practices perfectly align with the expectations established in the audit metrics and the Ohio Revised Code.”