Professional Development

Gain practical strategies to teach vocabulary in grades 3-8 that go beyond definitions and support students in using words with purpose, deepening comprehension, and expanding their background knowledge.

Learn how to teach explicit, systematic phonemic awareness, phonics and word study skills and support fluency development using whole group or small group shared reading.

Comprehension is a complex process and the ultimate goal of reading. Join us to learn practical strategies to support your students to go from surface-level comprehension to deep, critical thinking about what they read.

Strengthen students’ reading and writing competencies with Leveled Literacy Intervention (Levels A–W: Orange, Green, Blue, Red, Gold, Purple)

Expand your knowledge of the alphabetic system so you can teach foundational skills effectively to all of your students.

Our Center faculty will partner with you to design customized professional learning, workshops, and other job-embedded learning opportunities for educators, facilitated in-person or virtually.

An 18-credit online graduate certificate program.

A 12-credit online graduate certificate program.