Keys to Beginning Reading

The Keys to Beginning Reading blended course is organized into 11 modules tightly aligned with state standards. The course will require 36 hours asynchronous learning and 4 live facilitated sessions.  Participants complete modules, followed by facilitated sessions. During the four facilitated sessions, the CESA 1 Keys to Literacy trainer provides a collaborative opportunity to debrief activities completed during the online course, share ideas for connecting the course to classroom instruction, and answer questions about course content. ACT 20/CERI Approved Training 

Participants will:

• Learn evidence-based early literacy instructional practices aligned to the science of reading
• Explore all components of beginning reading instruction including oral language, phonological awareness, phonics, fluency, vocabulary, comprehension, text structure, reading difficulties, and reading assessment
• Transfer instructional practices to classroom practice which can be integrated with any reading curriculum or published reading program
• Earn an ACT 20 approved certificate of completion

Registration includes books and electronic materials. 

Meeting Dates: 

• July 16, 2024
• August 5, 2024
• September 26, 2024
• November 14, 2024

Registration closes Monday, June 24 to allow participants to complete the first two training modules prior to the first session. 

Audience: 5K-3rd Grade Teachers 

Optional, additional implementation coaching is also available.