Registration is NOW CLOSED.

Eligible Massachusetts educators may take this course at no cost, and will receive a stipend upon completing the course. Visit doe.mass.edu/instruction/ela/OAPL to learn more.

Eligibility: This course is open ONLY to educators who meet the requirements below and have not already taken a previous session of the HILL’s Science of Reading Professional Learning Series.

• currently employed Massachusetts public school educators whose work relates to literacy in grades preschool through three, including general education teachers, special education teachers, ESL or language support teachers, principals, paraprofessionals, literacy coaches, and other school or district administrators whose work relates to literacy in grades preschool through three.
• Massachusetts higher education faculty or administrators, employed at an approved educator preparation program, whose work relates to early literacy.

Completion Requirement: 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 by June 2, 2023.  We strongly recommend reviewing the course dates below before registering. In addition, all participants MUST complete DESE’s Pre- and Post-Knowledge Assessment at the beginning and end of the course.

Stipend: A stipend of $450 will be paid to participants upon completion. Please note that they will be distributed in late Summer 2023. No stipends will be paid for incomplete courses. Also, all participants must complete and return a W-9 to the HILL (info@hillforliteracy.org) BEFORE the course begins.