Prerequisite: Introduction to Reading: Foundational Skills is required prior to enrolling in this course.
This self-paced course, updated in the spring of 2023, is part of the Reading: Foundational Skills pathway. 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 the following foundational skills should entail: print concepts, phonological awareness, phonics and word recognition, and fluency. This course provides a deeper exploration of Print Concepts.
NOTE: This course does not fulfill the Right to Read professional learning mandate.
At the conclusion of this course, participants will be able to:
- Understand how Print Concepts relates to a Multi-Tiered System of Supports (MTSS) and the Science of Reading (SoR).
- Clarify what to teach to address print concepts and how to teach these skills.
- Clarify how to assess whether students have developed Print Concepts skills.
Intended Audiences
- K–12 Educators
- Related Service Providers
- Administrators
- Coaches
- Paraprofessionals
Course Type
- Self-Paced
Recommended # of PLUs
- 3 PLUs