Course curriculum

  • 1

    Welcome to the Course!

    • Introduction and Participant Workbook

    • Pre-quiz
  • 2

    The Science of Reading

    • Science of Reading Warm-Up

    • Introduction to the Science of Reading

    • Scarborough's Rope

    • Check for Understanding
  • 3

    Overview of Phonological Awareness

    • Phonological Awareness Overview

    • Phonological Awareness Instructional Activity Types - Part 1

    • Phonological Awareness Instructional Activity Types - Part 2

    • Stop and Jot

    • Check for Understanding
  • 4

    Age and Grade Level Expectations

    • Developmental Timeline - Part 1

    • Developmental Timeline - Part 2

    • Target Areas for Your Students

    • Grade Level Expectations
  • 5

    Elements of Phonological Awareness

    • Section Intro

    • Words as Units of Sound

    • Words as Units of Sound: Sample Activity

    • Alliteration

    • Alliteration: Sample Activity

    • Syllables

    • Syllables: Sample Activity

    • Rhyming

    • Rhyming: Resource Review

    • Onsets and Rimes

    • Onsets and Rimes: Sample Activity

    • Phonemes

    • Supporting Students with Phonological Awareness

    • Check for Understanding
  • 6

    Activity Exploration

    • Section Introduction

    • Sound Cylinders

    • Bells

    • Parking Spots

    • Caterpillar and Blocks

    • French Fries

    • Musical Instruments - Part 1

    • Musical Instruments - Part 2

    • Phonological Awareness Culminating Activity

    • Resources for Virtual Instruction

    • Sample Lesson Plan
  • 7

    Auditory Discrimination

    • Auditory Discrimination Overview

    • Auditory Discrimination: Sample Activity

    • Check for Understanding
  • 8

    Assessing Phonological Awareness

    • Progress Monitoring
  • 9

    Family Engagement

    • Family Engagement

    • Introduction to Parent Videos

    • Parent Video Example #1

    • Parent Video Example #2

    • Family Engagement Case Study: Part 1

    • Family Engagement Case Study: Part 2

    • Case Study Follow-up
  • 10

    Closing

    • Post-quiz: Part 1

    • Post-quiz: Part 2

    • Course Feedback

    • Reference List

FAQ

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

    After purchasing your course, you will have immediate access to the course, which will continue for six months.

  • Do you accept purchase orders?

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

  • I am an administrator and am considering purchasing this course for my teachers. Can I preview the course?

    Yes, we can set up you up with complimentary access for 24 hours to check out the content. Please contact us at [email protected] for more information.

  • 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]

  • 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), we will issue a certificate of completion. We are a TEA approved CPE provider for Texas. However, 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.