*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
*Available On-Demand: 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 6-12
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
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
Evidence-Based Comprehension Strategies for High School
Course Objectives:
- Review and discuss the nature of reading comprehension and cognition in adolescents.
- Analyze evidence-based strategies that work to increase reading comprehension in secondary students reading at or below grade-level.
- Conduct assessments and analyze assessment data to align, scaffold, and differentiate strategies to deficits.
- Research and select from a range of evidence-based strategies those to embed in planning and implement in the classroom.
Hours: 10
Evidence-Based Strategies for Struggling Readers in Middle School
Course Objectives:
- Review and discuss the nature of reading comprehension and cognition in adolescents with a focus on struggling readers.
- Analyze evidence-based strategies that work to close reading gaps among students reading below grade-level.
- Analyze assessment data to identify gaps and trends.
- Select from a range of evidence-based strategies those most appropriate in closing achievement gaps and meeting the varied needs of struggling readers.
Hours: 10
Early Literacy: Evidence-Based Teaching Methods for Beginning Readers
Course Objectives:
- Examine and discuss the larger picture behind the best practices of teaching beginning readers.
- Analyze evidence-based practices for beginning readers, and select those most appropriate for teachers' own classrooms.
- Analyze and discuss curricula for its appropriateness within teachers' own classrooms.
- Apply best practices to lesson design for immediate implementation.
Hours: 10