This self-paced course was updated in the spring of 2023. It serves as a prerequisite introduction for a pathway of courses on Reading Foundational Skills. Through this pathway, participants will develop an understanding of the foundational reading skills in the Common Core State Standards (CCSS), how these standards connect to the Science of Reading, and what instruction of each of the following foundational skills should entail: print concepts, phonological awareness, phonics and word recognition, and fluency.
NOTE: This course does not fulfill the Right to Read professional learning mandate.
At the conclusion of this course, participants will be able to:
- Become familiar with reading research (the Science of Reading).
- Clarify common misconceptions about foundational skills in the Common Core State Standards.
- Analyze the Common Core State Standards Foundational Skills progression to illustrate its connection with the Science of Reading in preparation for deeper exploration of each component (print concepts, phonological awareness, phonics and word recognition, and fluency) in future pathway courses.
- Illustrate how various staff roles can support students’ reading development.
Intended Audiences
- K–12 Educators
- Related Service Providers
- Administrators
- Coaches
- Paraprofessionals
Course Type
- Self-Paced
Recommended # of PLUs
- 2 PLUs