Assessment is a key aspect of teaching methodologies. It helps teachers monitor their students’ progress over time, identify the strengths and weaknesses in their understanding and skills, evaluate the effectiveness of their teaching practices and curriculum materials, and inform important educational decisions. It is not without its challenges: time constraints and the need to avoid biases in student evaluations and align them with standards can make it difficult for teachers to properly assess their students. The new research on the Science of Reading (SoR) is shaping literacy education across the country. As teachers start using these approaches to instruction, we need assessments that align to those approaches. This course introduces reading assessments in all areas of the Science of Reading.

In this course, we offer educators a comprehensive exploration of assessment methodologies specifically tailored to evidence-based structured literacy practices. Through interactive lessons and quizzes, participants gain practical skills in designing, implementing, and evaluating assessments to support student learning and growth.

This course includes an assignment workbook that helps you prepare to implement new strategies with students. It guides you in completing writing/research/reflection assignments, planning implementation in your classroom (you do not need to be currently teaching or working with students) and practicing techniques introduced in the course. The process is designed to help you learn as you work through these tasks. For example, you might be asked to practice using some strategies explained in the course. For more details, please take a look at the course outline in the course information sheet. You will find all the assignments and tasks listed there.

Online semester graduate PD credit courses help teachers complete continuing education requirements.

• Start ANY Time
• All ONLINE 24 x 7
• Regionally Accredited
• 3 semester Graduate PD Credit Courses
• A-F Grading
• No Textbook Needed
• Includes ALL Content
• 1 Year Access
• Official Transcript in Approximately 1 Month
  After completing the course, you will be directed to the university for registration.