Literacy
Science of Reading Professional Learning for K-5 Educators
This professional learning experience is grounded in the Science of Reading and aligned with key theories that build towards reading comprehension in grades K-5.
Program Overview
Educators build expertise through professional learning in explicit instruction and reading development while practicing new skills with interactive activities. The professional learning is complemented by the Lastinger Literacy Playbooks, a structured suite of ready-made resources that educators can use to impact their instructional practice and student literacy outcomes.
Each playbook is aligned with the Science of Reading and a major domain of reading development:
- Phonological awareness
- Early decoding
- Advanced decoding
- Fluency
- Vocabulary
- Comprehension
By the end of the program:
- Apply reading theory and research to strengthen instructional practice
- Use data to tailor instruction
- Identify students needing additional assessment
- Implement high-quality literacy practices across a range of texts
- Address the needs of all learners
Eligible Participants
This program is designed for educators serving grades K-5.
- Classroom teachers
- Reading interventionists
- Special Education staff
- English learner staff
- Literacy coaches
- School and district leaders
Partner with Us
Interested in bringing this program to your organization?
Contact our Partnerships Manager Jessica Richards to start the conversation.
Components
- Participants receive a Science of Reading Educator Bag with manipulatives for hands-on practice with students and digital and hard-copy Literacy Playbooks.
- Five face-to-face professional learning sessions cover topics including explicit and systematic instruction, connecting theory to practice, and considerations for English learners and students with dyslexia.
Timeline
This program includes five in-person sessions that can be implemented within a flexible timeline that fits the organization’s needs.