Reading is a crucial life skill: it equips children with the ability to communicate, think critically, navigate the world independently, access information, and acquire knowledge from multiple sources. Effective reading instruction is based on a range of needs, the complexity of language, developmental variation among students, continual assessment and adjustment. In this course, educators learn to implement evidence-based structured literacy practices that can transform students into master readers. The course provides an overall understanding of Science of Reading (SoR) and how it influences the classroom with a focus on systematic and phonetic reading instruction.

Through a comprehensive understanding of the history of reading, research, and a reflection on their own teaching practices, teachers will be able to narrow reading gaps in their classrooms. Participants are expected to have regular access to the internet, be proficient at uploading and downloading content as well as navigating files online and be able to use word processing software. Assignments include planning lessons, developing materials, writing, practicing skills, and recording a sample teaching session.

This course includes a digital 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 build a sample lesson. 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.