The Science of Reading Professional Learning Series teaches critical components of literacy instruction for Grades K-2. Each module integrates current research and translates it into classroom application.

The series consists of ten 2.5-hour facilitated, synchronous modules held via Zoom and continued learning through asynchronous materials and follow up activities via Google Classroom. These modules address questions such as:

• What happens in the brain when we read? How can this understanding inform our instruction?
• How is reading related to oral language?
• What are high-leverage instructional routines that support reading acquisition?
• What role does automaticity play in becoming a proficient reader?
• What cognitive processes are involved in deeply understanding text?
• How do we know we are using the right assessments to determine student need?
• . . . and much more!

We’re also now offering the option of 3 graduate credits for an added fee. This will require the completion of additional assignments and a final project.

Dates & Topics

Please note: Registration is for the entire series. Each training session will be recorded and posted in the Google classroom in case of any absences or need for a refresher.

The Brain and Reading
Monday, 1/10/2022, 3:30pm-6:00pm EST

Oral Language and Literacy
Monday, 1/24/2022, 3:30pm-6:00pm EST

Features of Effective Instruction: What, Why, How
Monday, 2/14/2022, 3:30pm-6:00pm EST

The Power of Phonological Awareness
Monday, 3/7/2022, 3:30pm-6:00pm EST

Word Blending: A Hierarchy of Skills
Monday, 3/21/2022, 3:30pm-6:00pm EST

The Role of Automaticity
Monday, 4/4/2022, 3:30pm-6:00pm EST

Text Reading: What (with Whom), When and How
Monday, 4/11/2022, 3:30pm-6:00pm EST

Growing Vocabularies
Monday, 5/2/2022, 3:30pm-6:00pm EST

Building Comprehension
Monday, 5/16/2022, 3:30pm-6:00pm EST

Pulling it All Together
Monday, 6/6/2022, 3:30pm-6:00pm EST