Description

In this self-paced 8 week course, we will work on how to improve literacy outcomes for older students who are reading below grade level. Participants in this course will have the opportunity to learn the research behind literacy accelerators that can propel reading progress, consider how to support students in rebuilding their academic confidence, and gain practical skills for how to implement these ideas to support students in regular classroom settings.  In addition to completing the online coursework, there will be 2 synchronous online meetings scheduled to support your learning - a midway checkpoint and an end of course check.

NOTE:  The intended audience is 4th-12th Grade ELA/Literacy teachers and those who support them.

Course Goals

• Learn the importance of Automatic Word Recognition and what skills are its prerequisites. 
• Understand the role of improving reading fluency in improving skills and confidence.
• Think through how to accelerate vocabulary acquisition and knowledge gains for your older students.
• Understand the specific ways access to close reading can cement these gains.
• Consider the challenges of developing skilled writing, and recognize how to design instruction that accelerates reading and writing development.

DELIVERY: This opportunity is offered as a self-paced 8 week online course with 2 synchronous 1-hour online check-ins throughout.

IMPORTANT: Participants need to have completed all modules by March 31, 2025. If the course is NOT completed by course close at 11:59 PM on March 31st, 2025, participants will be billed for the full $300 course cost.

AUDIENCE:  Grade 4th-12th Literacy Teachers, Curriculum Directors, Instructional Coaches, Secondary Principals

PRESENTER:  Erica Carney, SEEC Literacy Coach

CREDIT:  This course is being offered for 1 graduate credit through VCSU