PA Science of Reading

October 19, 2026 - January 3, 2027 - Virtual

This course is intended for anyone eager to understand more about the science of reading, including classroom teachers, administrators, specialists, paraprofessionals, and families, and what it should look like in our Pennsylvania schools. This course also serves as part of the professional development requirement for all K-8 teachers as detailed in Pennsylvania legislation. While it is intended to address the K-2nd grade levels, the information is applicable to all beginning and struggling readers, regardless of age.

Objectives

   1. Participants will be able to:

   2. Define the terms science of reading and structured literacy

   3. Understand what research explains about the reading brain and the implications for instruction

   4. Identify the structured literacy components in classroom practice examples

   5. Synthesize course content to develop a personal plan for aligning practices to the science of reading

Target Audience

   1. All Pennsylvania Educators and families of children attending Pennsylvania schools

Facilitators: Lisa Kruse and Dawn Lynn
Contact: dlynn@tiu11.org, ekruse@tiu11.org or call 814-542-2501

Date: October 19, 2026 - January 3, 2027

Location: Virtual

10 Act 48 hours will be awarded.

This is a FREE event