Courses

This session provides a practical roadmap for using assessment to inform instruction and improve literacy outcomes.

Do you have students who struggle with decoding multisyllabic words? Do they often look at the first letter and guess, even though they can read single-syllable words quite well? This Knowledge Block builds upon the Phonic Knowledge and 6-Step Lesson Plan sessions. We begin by briefly reviewing the 6 major syllable types in English and other key terminology. Participants will learn evidence-based instructional routines for teaching students to read and spell multisyllabic words.

English is a morphophonemic language. This means students need both phonemic awareness and morphological awareness in order to read and spell accurately and efficiently. Knowledge of morphemes, the smallest units of meaning within words, provides insight into both the meaning and spelling of words. Participants will deepen their knowledge of morphology while also learning key features of morphological instruction in the classroom.

During this Knowledge Block we examine the impact language comprehension has on both reading comprehension and written expression. Participants will learn what research says about language development, the nuanced nature of “Teacher Talk” in the classroom, and how to use instructional materials strategically to maximize oral language opportunities for students.

When assessing for dyslexia, there are specific test measures and key interpretations needed to render a dyslexia classification. Participants will examine case study data and discuss recommendations for interventions and accommodations.

In this Knowledge Block, participants will learn about the subcomponents of the SVW, and receive practical instructional guidance for each

There are many misconceptions about what dyslexia is and is not. Participants will learn critical indicators of dyslexia and the legal nuances of a dyslexia diagnosis in schools.

Do you know a digraph from a diphthong? How about the six major syllable types of English? This Knowledge Block will help you brush up on your own knowledge of phonics and give you a way to assess the phonic knowledge of your students. Participants will also learn how to analyze this data so that it can inform instruction.

In this Knowledge Block, participants will learn how to plan and implement engaging, evidence-aligned, 6-Step lessons to teach the phonemic and phonic skills necessary for efficient decoding, spelling, and fluency. You will receive a collection of practical resources and ideas for using the TRL 6-Step approach in face-to-face and virtual instruction.

This Knowledge Block will help untangle a bunch of “ph” terms associated with the Science of Reading and clarify the role of phonological awareness in skilled reading. Participants will learn how to assess phonological awareness, and learn planning strategies and instructional approaches that can be used to teach phonological awareness in face-to-face and virtual settings.

During this Knowledge Block we explore the relationships between vocabulary development, oral language, reading comprehension, and written expression. Participants will learn about the features of evidence-based vocabulary instruction, including which words to prioritize for instruction. Participants will also learn classroom strategies for growing vocabulary, including an explicit instructional routine for introducing new words.

The Science of Reading embodies over 40 years of research findings from multiple fields of study that shine a light on key fundamental principles of reading instruction. Participants will learn about three “anchors” that have emerged from this research.