Literacy, K-5

Sold a Story:

Part 2 of Podcast PD

According to the NAEP National Reading Report Card, only 35% of 4th grade public school students can read at or above grade level. It’s important for educators to not only explore what might be behind this staggering percentage, but also identify what they can do to support and grow the foundational reading skills of their students. No matter how many books we surround children with, they will not master reading without instruction. 

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This course is being offered at a reduced price courtesy of grants from United Way of Rock River Valley and the Kjellstrom Family Foundation.

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Self-Paced

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4 PDHs

Awarded upon successful completion of the course

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65 % of fourth graders in the U.S. are not proficient readers

This course introduces educators to the current discourse around literacy instruction: whether the science of reading (SoR) is more effective than balanced literacy strategies to teach students to read.
Throughout this course you will explore:
  • Current barriers to reading acquisition within K-5 literacy programs
  • Political and educational frameworks that have contributed to how we teach kids to read today
  • An introduction to the science of reading (SoR), decodable texts, and phonics
  • Comparisons between SoR practices and balanced literacy practices (e.g. whole language, decodable texts, etc.)
  • Practical ways to implement SoR practices in your classroom
  • Various resources and materials related to literacy instruction

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