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.

PLEASE NOTE: Our summer series is NOT a Mass Literacy OAPL offering.

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
Tuesday, 7/5/2022, 1:00pm-3:30pm EDT

Oral Language and Literacy
Thursday, 7/7/2022, 1:00pm-3:30pm EDT

Features of Effective Instruction: What, Why, How
Tuesday, 7/12/2022, 1:00pm-3:30pm EDT

The Power of Phonological Awareness
Thursday, 7/14/2022, 1:00pm-3:30pm EDT

Word Blending: A Hierarchy of Skills
Tuesday, 7/19/2022, 1:00pm-3:30pm EDT

The Role of Automaticity
Thursday, 7/21/2022, 1:00pm-3:30pm EDT

Text Reading: What (with Whom), When and How
Tuesday, 7/26/2022, 1:00pm-3:30pm EDT

Growing Vocabularies
Thursday, 7/28/2022, 1:00pm-3:30pm EDT

Building Comprehension
Tuesday, 8/2/2022, 1:00pm-3:30pm EDT

Pulling it All Together
Thursday, 8/4/2022, 1:00pm-3:30pm 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).