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Science of Reading Courses:

LRD 1456 (1 unit)

Ideal book study for new teachers or teachers looking to deepen their understanding to teach reading incorporating the science of reading. Learn with 'Mighty Moves' by Lindsay Kemeny and strengthen your reservoir of effective reading strategies to implement in the classroom. ...

LRD 1457 (1 unit)

This book study course offers an in-depth exploration in how to integrate the science of reading principles into a balanced literacy program, with a primary focus on the book "Shifting the Balance" by Jan Burkins and Kari Yates. All of our courses are self-paced, fully onli...

Balanced Literacy Model Courses:

LRD 1395 (2 units)

This 2 unit course, is for working 1:1 OR with a single small group of readers. Learn and implement all of the components needed for successful reading instruction aligned with science of reading following Linda Dorn and Tammy Jones' model. All of our courses are self-paced...

LRD 1396 (4 units)

This 4 unit course focuses on instructing diverse student groups in your classroom. It covers teaching the reading process, including phonemic awareness, phonics, vocabulary development, and comprehension strategies, to cater to the needs of all readers in your classroom. A...

LRD 1405 (3 units)

This 3 unit course uses a literacy intervention model to teach two reading groups, focusing on phonemic awareness, phonics, guided reading, vocabulary development, and writing. This course aligns with the Science of Reading components. All of our courses are self-paced, ful...

LRD 1455 (1 unit)

This 1 unit course applies the Balanced Literacy Model and Science of Reading principles in a 1:1 tutoring setting for reading. It covers instruction such as phonemic awareness, phonics, word-solving, comprehension, shared reading, guided reading, and a written retell. It also...

Beginning SIPPS Courses:

LRD 1453 (1 unit)

This 1 unit course is designed for whole class setting instruction (Tier1) using Beginning SIPPS curriculum and is based on the work of John Shefelbine in systematic instruction in phonological awareness and phonics at the beginning level of reading. Participant must have acc...

LRD 1446 (3 units)

This 3 unit course is designed for small group instruction (Tier 2) using the SIPPS curriculum at the Beginning level. It's centered around John Shefelbine's work on systematic instruction in phonological awareness and phonics. Participants need access to SIPPS curriculum mate...

Extension SIPPS Courses:

LRD 1454 (1 unit)

This 1 unit course is designed for whole class instruction, (Tier 1) using Extension SIPPS curriculum and is based on the work of John Shefelbine in systematic instruction in phonological awareness and phonics at the Extension level of SIPPS program. Total coursework is 15 ho...

LRD 1447 (3 units)

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