*Available On-Demand: The Science of Reading in Grades PK-6
Course Objectives:
- Examine and discuss the science of reading pedagogy in grades PK through 6.
- Analyze applicable evidence-based classroom practices aligned to the science of reading.
- Adopt and adapt a multi-sensory curriculum that integrates evidence-based teaching practices.
- Align assessment practices to SOR initiatives.
Hours: 10
*Available On-Demand: Family Literacy Engagement
Course Objectives:
- Discuss and confirm importance of family involvement in a child’s academic success as rooted in the Science of Reading.
- Analyze and apply evidence-based parent engagement and participation activities both inside and outside of the classroom as they align to the Science of Reading.
- Design and plan activities and programs that engage families in the literacy success of their children.
Hours: 10
Early Literacy: Teaching Reading Fluency
Course Objectives:
- Examine and discuss the science behind reading fluency.
- Analyze the influence that reading fluency has on comprehension.
- Design lessons and plan instruction for the intentional teaching of reading fluency.
- Apply best evidence-based practices to lesson design for immediate classroom implementation.
Hours: 10
*Available On-Demand: Teaching The Big 6 Literacy Strands: Grades K-5
Course Objectives:
- Examine the Six Literacy Strands, or "The Big 6".
- Analyze evidence-based practices for planning instruction around The Big 6.
- Design curricula around The Big 6.
- Apply best evidence-based practices for immediate classroom implementation.
Hours: 10
*Available On-Demand Early Literacy: Teaching Phonological Awareness and Phonics
Course Objectives:
- Examine and discuss print knowledge skills and the development of phonological awareness
- Analyze and understand the connection between phonemes and graphemes as they guide children from phonics instruction to upper grade level reading proficiency.
- Apply best evidence-based practices for teaching decoding skills as they support fluency and reading comprehension.
Hours: 10
*Available On-Demand: The Science of Reading in Grades 7-12
Course Objectives:
- Examine and discuss the science of reading pedagogy in grades 7 through 12.
- Analyze applicable evidence-based classroom practices aligned to the science of reading.
- Adopt and adapt a multi-sensory curriculum that integrates evidence-based teaching practices.
- Align assessment practices to SOR initiatives.
Hours: 10
Evidence-Based Content Area Literacy Learning Strategies Grades 2-5
Objectives:
- Learn and apply research-based strategy for teaching and facilitating literacy growth.
- Select, design and plan using strategy specific for classroom implementation.
- Facilitate comprehension and understanding through reading and writing.
Hours: 10
Content Area Literacy Learning Strategies Grades K-2
Objectives:
- Learn and apply research-based strategy for teaching and facilitating literacy growth.
- Select, design and plan using strategy specific for classroom implementation.
- Facilitate comprehension and understanding through reading and writing.
Hours: 10
UDL Principles for Reading Comprehension
- Use new questioning approaches to move students deeper into text.
- Compare and discuss the differences a variety of question types.
- Design essential questions that leverage with text.
- Apply questioning approaches to facilitate high-level responses from students.
Hours: 10
Evidence-Based Literacy Practices for Struggling Learners Grades 6-8
Objectives:
- Analyze a range of best practices found in lessons, strategy guides, and open source e-resources.
- Apply the cycle of practice and reflection for adoption and adaptation.
- Align best practices to the needs of their students with plans for on-going assessment and modification.
Hours: 10
Literacy Learning Across Content Areas Grades 6-12
Objectives:
- Learn research-based strategy for teaching and facilitating content-focused writing sessions in support of non-fiction text.
- Understanding of reading and writing genre as applied to specific science and technical disciplines.
- Facilitate comprehension and understanding through reading strategy and responsive writing.
Hours: 10
Close Reading Strategies: Grades 3-8
Objectives:
- Participants will unpack a variety of examine evidence-based close reading strategies to aid students in reading complex text.
- Appropriate strategies to the needs of students and embed them into lessons that align with student needs and district curriculum goals.
- Differentiate close reading strategies to meet the needs of all students.
Hours: 10
Science-based FUNdamentals of Reading Instruction
Objectives:
- Learn about, and practice with, the FUNdamentals of reading instruction from kindergarten to grade 12.
- Analyze and discuss effective reading comprehension and phonics practices.
- Examine how vocabulary is supported in all content areas.
- Understand how to use assessment data to plan for reading instruction.
Hours: 10
Brain-Based Literacy Strategies Grades 6-12
Course Objectives:
- Read and discuss the latest research on literacy and cognition, for print and digital literacy.
- Examine footage and lesson exemplars of classrooms that teach for optimal cognition.
- Adopt and adapt strategies that use reading as a vehicle for "teaching to the brain" and optimal cognition.
Hours: 10
Literacy for All Subjects Grades K-12: Theory and Practice
Course Objectives:
- Review, examine, analyze and discuss the theory behind reinforcing literacy into all content areas.
- Analyze exemplars in print and multi-media of teaching literacy in multiple content areas.
- Select specific strategies to incorporate into existing lesson and unit plans.
- Select specific strategies to implement in live classrooms to adopt and adapt with plenty of reflection in between.
Hours: 10
Evidence-Based Reading and Writing Engagement Strategies Grades K-12
Course Objectives:
- Examine and discuss multi-media exemplars of engaging reading and writing protocols.
- Read and discuss why and how reading and writing engages students at various stages of reading, writing, and language development.
- Design lessons with embedded student engagement strategies.
- Implement lessons, receive feedback and reflect to adapt as needed.
Hours: 10
Science-Based Strategies for Teaching the Writing Process Grades 6-12
Course Objectives:
- Review and discuss the objectives of the writing process in deepening student skills in reading and writing.
- Examine multiple strategies and the step-by-step process for utilizing the writing process routinely.
- Plan and design lessons that incorporate the writing process, and/or repurpose lessons to incorporate the writing process.
Hours: 10
Reading Intervention for K-8 Students
Course Objectives:
- Use data to identify student reading levels, literacy gaps and needs.
- Appropriate Lexile levels and high interest reading to students' reading.
- Design, scaffold, and differentiate lessons to close literacy gaps among students and bring up achievement.
Classroom Strategies for Reading, Writing, Listening, and Speaking Grades K-8
Course Objectives:
Hours: 10
Building Reading Comprehension in Primary Grades
Course Objectives:
- Use data to identify student reading comprehension gaps and needs.
- Discuss a range of theory on reading comprehension.
- Examine gaps and trends in student data to identify and address specific comprehension deficits.
- Identify evidence-based reading comprehension strategies to embed in lesson plans for classroom implementation.
Hours: 10