Literacy

New Worlds Reading Teacher Professional Learning

The New Worlds Reading Initiative Teacher Professional Learning, created in partnership with the Florida Department of Education and the UF Lastinger Center for Learning, is a FREE professional learning opportunity for Florida educators.

Program Overview

This program consists of training and resources that connect the New Worlds Reading Initiative home book delivery program to classroom-based literacy instruction.  

Eligible Participants

K-5 classroom teachers in Florida’s public schools, including public charter schools
VPK lead teachers and aides who work at a VPK contracted provider

How to Enroll

Enrollment is now closed.

To be notified when applications open and to receive updates about other Lastinger Learning programs, please fill out the Program Interest Form.

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Components

1.5-day, instructor-led institute (breakfast, lunch and snacks provided)
Day 1: 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Day 2: 8:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Training and resources that connect New Worlds Reading Initiative home book delivery program to classroom-based school literacy instruction

Benefits

Possible $450 stipend for *eligible participants
Connect New Worlds Reading Initiative book delivery to classroom instruction
Gain knowledge on the Science of Reading
Learn how to use children’s literature to teach Florida’s grade-level standards
Improve student literacy outcomes

Timeline

Each school district, including charter schools and lab schools, has been assigned a regional location. Sessions for 2025 are scheduled in regions across the state and organized into VPK-K, 1-2, and 3-5 grade bands.

July 8 & 9
July 24 & 25
NORTHEAST
June 3 & 4
NORTHWEST
July 22 & 23
CENTRAL
June 24 & 25
SOUTHEAST
June 15 & 16
SOUTHWEST
July 8 & 9
July 24 & 25
NORTHEAST
June 3 & 4
NORTHWEST
July 22 & 23
CENTRAL
June 24 & 25
SOUTHEAST
June 15 & 16
SOUTHWEST

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