Course Objectives

By the end of this course, you will be able to:

  • Explain the need for diagnostic decoding assessments.

  • Administer a diagnostic decoding assessment.

  • Determine where in a scope and sequence of phonics skills a particular student might be based on decoding data.

  • Use data from a diagnostic phonics assessment to target students' instructional needs.

Download instructional materials to use in your lessons on syllable types!

With this course, you'll be able to download The Literacy Architects Decoding Survey (LADS), along with our decoding diagnostic data tracker, phonics scope and sequence, and decoding assessment decision tree.

Use the LADS to find out what sound-symbols and phonics patterns your students have mastered. Keep track of this information on our data tracker, and use our phonics scope and sequence to help you decide how to sequence instruction! Our assessment decision tree will help you decide what additional assessments might be needed.
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Increase Your Knowledge With:

  • Short Videos to
    Explain Key Concepts

    Our bite-sized, digestible videos are made to be consumed on the go so you don't have to set aside hours of your day to learn about best practices.

  • Lesson Planning and Activity Demonstrations

    Our demonstration videos will show you how to administer a decoding diagnostic assessment, score the assessment, and use the data to place a student into a phonics scope and sequence to target instruction.

  • Downloadable Resources

    Download our popular diagnostic decoding assessment, phonics scope and sequence, data tracker, and decoding decision tree.

  • Access to Research

    Learn what the research says on the difference between various types of assessments and what important information you can gain from a decoding diagnostic assessment.

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K-5 Literacy Coach

The content has been so informative and relevant, and the presenters are engaging and knowledgeable. The facilitators do an amazing job connecting the material to experience, answering questions to clarify information, and creating opportunities for meaningful interactions between participants. The skills and resources I've acquired through participating in this PD have made an invaluable impact on the reading abilities of children in the classrooms I serve.

Learning the WHY

The best thing about this PD is learning the science and the WHY behind everything we were learning. Having the tools and deliverables to immediately implement and do the work with our students has been so helpful. I would absolutely recommend The Literacy Architects' PD to a colleague who wanted to grow in their understanding and practice of teaching kids how to read!

Thanks!

Thanks for giving me a refresher course in PA and giving some great activities that were both reflective and helpful.

Frequently Asked Questions

  • For how long do I have access to the course?

    After purchasing your course, you will have access to the materials for 90 days.

  • Do I need to take this course at a certain pace?

    No, this is a self-paced course and you can go through the lessons as quickly as you'd like! You can also go back to re-watch lessons as needed. That being said, we think you'll get the most out of this course if you commit to completing the lessons for each chapter in one sitting.

  • Can I get PD credit for this course?

    After completing the course (all lessons, including any discussion posts and assignments), you will be able to download a certificate of completion for 1 hour. Since every state and district has different requirements for PD credit, this certificate does NOT guarantee that you will be granted credit by your district or state.

    We are a TEA approved CPE provider for Texas.

  • What is the refund policy?

    Due to the digital nature of this product, we are unable to offer any refunds. By making a purchase, you understand that no refunds will be made.

  • Can I keep any of the course materials forever?

    This course includes access to materials such as a course workbook, links to outside resources (e.g., journal articles, blog posts), and additional resources such as Google documents and PDFs. Once you download/access these materials, you may keep them for as long as you'd like, even after your course access expires.

  • Do you accept purchase orders?

    Yes! Please contact us for information at [email protected].

  • Do you offer group discounts?

    Yes, we have special pricing for schools, districts, and groups of more than five teachers. Please contact us for more information at [email protected]