The Science of Reading Professional Learning Series for Administrators focuses on developing background knowledge in the critical components of foundational literacy instruction, from foundational skills through fluency and reading comprehension. The modules integrate current research and translate it into classroom practice through a unique administrative lens.

The series consists of ten 2.5-hour facilitated, synchronous modules held via Zoom and continued learning through asynchronous materials and follow up activities.

These modules prepare administrators to:

• know what to look for when in classrooms.
• have conversations with teachers about literacy instruction.
• use the literacy background knowledge developed through the series when making decisions around programing, assessment, and resource allocation.
• lead literacy change at the school and district level
• . . . and much more!

Dates & Topics

Completion Requirement: Registration is for the entire series. Satisfactory completion is defined as attendance at no less than 20 out of 25 hours of scheduled, synchronous course time, and completion of all course assignments. Each training session will be recorded and posted in the Google classroom in case of any absences or need for a refresher, but is not considered an acceptable substitute for attendance.

The Brain and Reading
Tuesday, 7/9/2024, 9:00am-11:30am EDT

The Brain and Reading Assessments & Oral Language and Literacy
Thursday, 7/11/2024, 9:00am-11:30am EDT

Features of Effective Instruction: What, Why, How
Tuesday, 7/16/2024, 9:00am-11:30am EDT

The Power of Phonemic Awareness 
Thursday, 7/18/2024, 9:00am-11:30am EDT

Word Blending: A Hierarchy of Skills  
Tuesday, 7/23/2024, 9:00am-11:30am EDT

The Role of Automaticity 
Thursday, 7/25/2024, 9:00am-11:30am EDT

Text Reading: What (with Whom), When and How
Tuesday, 7/30/2024, 9:00am-11:30am EDT

Growing Vocabularies 
Thursday, 8/1/2024, 9:00am-11:30am EDT

Building Comprehension 
Tuesday, 8/6/2024, 9:00am-11:30am EDT

Pulling It All Together: Literacy Leadership
Thursday, 8/8/2024, 9:00am-11:30am EDT

PLEASE NOTE: This online registration form is for credit card processing only. If you’d prefer to pay with a purchase order, please email a copy to info@hillforliterac.wpenginepowered.com along with the required registration information (names, emails, job titles, and schools of each attendee).