This course is designed to prepare teachers with the knowledge and skills to design and deliver effective, research-based literacy instruction aligned to the science of reading for a diverse community of learners. Participants will learn how to design and deliver instruction focused on the core components of reading, including phonemic awareness, phonics, vocabulary, fluency, and comprehension, that lead to proficient and motivated reading behavior for all students. Course participants will learn how to provide instruction focused on the core components of writing that lead to proficient and motivated writing behavior for all students. They will also discover how to manage speaking and listening opportunities that lead to more active, equitable and academically-oriented conversations for all students. In addition, participants will understand the role of classroom literacy instruction in a multi-tiered system of support and learn how to work with colleagues to provide evidence-based interventions for students who struggle as readers and writers.

The course, Instruction in Literacy, has been approved with conditions by MSDE for 3 credits until December 31, 2028 with the assigned CPD number of 23-68-27C.