In 2016, Helman adopted Literacy By Design as our core reading program. All students have access to online leveled readers through ThinkCentral, ensuring they always have a “just right” book at their fingertips. 
 
To log in to ThinkCentral (the website):

1. Open ThinkCentral at www-k6.thinkcentral.com.
2. Select your Country (United States), State (Oregon), District (Ashland School District 5), and School (Helman Elementary School). *If you want your browser to remember your Country, State, District, and School selections every time you log in on this computer, then select the “Remember my school” check box.
3. Type your User Name and Password.
User Name = first and last name as one word (example= JaneSmith) Password = password (all lower case)
4. Click Log In.
5. Click on Library. On the right hand side of the screen, there will be a menu bar that says Reading with a book icon next to it- click Reading. A book icon will show level readers by grade level. Each grade level has 50-60 books available that can be read to you OR you can read it yourself!

 
The Oregon Department of Education has established standards for English Language proficiency for grades K-8. The standards address Reading, Writing, Speaking, and Listening.
For detailed information on the standards and to find additional resources, please, CLICK HERE.