Keys to Beginning Reading

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Description:

Keys to Beginning Reading is an evidence-based professional development course that provides the background knowledge needed to teach all the components of reading instruction using a structured language approach. The instructional practices are designed to readily transfer to classroom lessons and can be integrated into a school’s literacy curriculum.

Course length: 36 hours 

Module 1: Reading Basics (1.5 hrs)
Module 2: Oral Language (1.5 hrs)
Module 3: Phonological Awareness (3 hrs)
Module 4: Phonics (7.5 hrs)
Module 5: Fluency (3 hrs)
Module 6: Vocabulary (6 hrs)
Modules 7 & 8: Sentence Structure, Text Structure (1.5 hrs each)
Module 9: Comprehension (6 hrs)
Module 10: Instruction for Struggling Students (2 hrs)
Module 11: Reading Assessment (2 hrs)