Science of Reading Endorsement Program
Supercharge Reading Instruction
The Science of Reading Program was designed by ASU to satisfy Arizona’s Literacy Endorsement requirement for K–5 teachers.
While there is time to prepare for state certification, students can’t wait. This program will share expert strategies and science-backed practices teachers can use now to support emerging readers.
The Future of Reading
The program is designed to provide Science of Reading training for K–5 teachers while fully preparing them for the Foundations of Reading exam by Pearson. Along the way, teachers will earn Professional Development credit and receive ongoing learning and support.
Teachers enrolled in the program will get:
- 45 hours of PD credit for Part A and/or 45 hours of PD credit for Part B
- Test prep for Literacy Endorsement certification
- Engaging and interactive Zoom sessions
- Science-backed classroom reading strategies
- Complimentary Science of Reading digital course
Engaging and Interactive Sessions
Our structure for Part A of the Literacy Endorsement includes collaborative sessions to help teachers gain a deeper understanding of the Science of Reading’s strategies for teaching foundational skills and supporting emergent readers. Session topics include:
- Introduction to The Science of Reading
- Phonological Awareness and the Alphabetic Principle
- Words
- Scaffolding Instruction and Assessment
- Dyslexia and Multi-sensory Instruction
- Fluency and Comprehension
- Vocabulary and Background Knowledge
- Literacy Knowledge and Language Structure
- Verbal Reasoning and Closure
Our structure for Part B of the Literacy Endorsement includes collaborative sessions to help teachers gain a deeper understanding of designing instructional practices that create proficient readers. Session topics include:
- The Science of Reading and Structured Literacy
- Systematic Instruction
- Explicit Instruction
- Assessment
- Multi-sensory
- Struggling Readers
- Planning Intervention
- Phonological Awareness
- Phonics/Word Study/Spelling
- Fluency
- Vocabulary
- Comprehension
Ongoing Support & Collaboration
Instructor-Led Training
Gain a holistic understanding of Science of Reading strategies through engaging and hands-on sessions.
Book Study*
Get exclusive access to a complimentary book study featuring David Kilpatrick’s Equipped for Reading Success.
*Book not included.
Digital Course
Use our included self-paced digital course to review class scenarios modeling Science of Reading strategies.
How do I learn more?
Get ahead of state certification and start using these proven reading strategies in your school today. Please contact Mary O’Malley or Amber Morrow to learn more.
