Science of Reading professional development for Maine educators
Hello, Maine educators,
We’re excited to be part of your Science of Reading journey!
The following professional learning sessions are designed to support all educators—regardless of the program used—in enhancing their instructional practices. These Science of Reading courses offer research-based strategies to deepen understanding that supports students’ reading development. All are approved by the Maine Department of Education.
Build your knowledge of the Science of Reading
Virtual | 90-minute session
This introductory session provides educators with a foundational overview of what the Science of Reading means and what it tells us about how to use evidence-based reading practices in the classroom.
Participants will learn to:
- Define the Science of Reading, examining evidence-based research.
- Explain how two frameworks, the Simple View of Reading and the Reading Rope, work in tandem to guide effective literacy instruction.
- Identify instructional principles aligned to the Science of Reading.
Deepen your knowledge of the Science of Reading
On-site or virtual | 3-hour session
This session will build a base of common knowledge about the Reading Rope and support educators in identifying effective instruction grounded in the Science of Reading.
Participants will learn to:
- Identify the strands in the Reading Rope.
- Describe how each strand plays an important role in developing skilled readers and writers.
- Identify key look-fors in effective Science of Reading instruction.
Science of Reading: The Learning Lab online courses
This series of three self-paced online courses, crafted by literacy expert Susan Lambert and built around the International Dyslexia Association (IDA)’s Knowledge and Practice Standards, guides you through the essential Science of Reading knowledge and skills needed to teach students to read proficiently; the series also offers advanced strategies for aiding struggling readers. Each course builds on the last, equipping you with the tools and confidence to make a lasting impact on your students’ literacy journeys.
Benefit from flexible learning on an interactive platform. Each course spans 20 to 25 hours of instruction and is accessible for 12 months. Upon completion, you’ll receive a downloadable certificate, validating your expertise in the Science of Reading.
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