The Building Blocks of Reading
Coming Summer 2025
The Building Blocks of Reading: Insights and Strategies Grounded in the Science of Reading
Unlock the secrets to teaching reading effectively with the Expert Educator Series course: The Building Blocks of Reading: Insights and Strategies Grounded in the Science of Reading. This dynamic course helps educators build a strong foundational understanding of the Science of Reading and equips them with strategies rooted in scientific research to address the needs of striving readers. From elementary students engaged in core reading instruction to secondary students facing reading challenges, this course offers practical, actionable insights to build confident and proficient readers.
This compelling professional learning experience was authored by and features Ellery Garrison, a highly sought-after reading specialist with extensive experience supporting reading teachers, reading coaches, and school leaders across the country. Learn more about Ellery at www.myreadingspecialist.com and by visiting our blog. With additional contributions from reading teachers in the trenches, this course will provide educators with a worthwhile professional growth experience.
Why This Course
- Comprehensive Understanding: Build a deep understanding of what we mean when we say “Science of Reading” and how the key domains in reading (phonemic awareness, phonics, vocabulary, fluency, and comprehension) interconnect to support reading proficiency.
- Tried-and-Proven Strategies: Discover action teaching and learning methods grounded in the science of reading.
- Purposeful and Engaging Learning for Educators: Benefit from a highly interactive learning experience designed around the principles for adult learning and training and aligned with our innovative three-part learning model that promotes deep engagement and application.
- Hear from Real Educators: Learning from peers is one of the most valued forms of professional growth. Hear from real teachers who are successfully navigating literacy instruction.
Who Should Enroll?
- Any K-12 teachers responsible for reading instruction in any capacity at any level.
- RTI and special education teachers providing reading interventions.
- Literacy coaches seeking support for building teacher capacity in effective reading instruction.
What You’ll Learn
- Develop a deeper understanding of how reading instruction has evolved over time and why that evolution has led to a renewed focus on the science of reading.
- Create an essential construct for how each domain of reading contributes to overall literacy development.
- Discover best-practices for reading instruction that are grounded in the science of reading.
- Take-away effective strategies for teaching and reinforcing the primary domains of reading attainment.
- Recognize the value and appropriate use of assessment in reading instruction.
This Course Includes
- Module 1: An Introduction to the Science of Reading
- Module 2: Sound Foundations: Phonemic Awareness & Pre-Literacy Skills
- Module 3: Cracking the Code with Phonics
- Module 4: Fluency: The Rhythm of Reading
- Module 5: Building Rich Vocabulary
- Module 6: Unlocking Meaning with Reading Comprehension
- Module 7: Putting It All Together and Assessing Progress
Licensing Options
This Expert Educator series course is available to districts and schools through a 12-month multi-seat license suitable for team training.
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Register now and strengthen your approach to literacy instruction with The Building Blocks of Reading: Insights and Strategies Grounded in the Science of Reading.