Getting Started with the Science of Reading: Research-Backed Strategies for Reading Success

2 Units
Credit Validation

Course Description

Credit Validation for DoDEA Participants Only

In this graduate credit course, participants will apply insights from 7 Mighty Moves: Research-Backed, Classroom-Tested Strategies to Ensure K–3 Reading Success to implement best practices in reading instruction within their classrooms.

Course Details

Number of Units: 2.0 graduate level extension credit(s) in semester hours

Who Should Attend: This course provides continuing education for DoDEA Participants.

Course Materials: Text, 7 Mighty Moves: Research-Backed, Classroom-Tested Strategies to Ensure K-to-3 Reading Success (The Science of Reading in Practice) by Lindsay Kemeny available at Amazon.com or your local bookstore

Course Options

Course Date Units Price
EDC-X778Y – 001 06 Oct 202523 Jan 2026 2 $158

Getting Started with the Science of Reading: Research-Backed Strategies for Reading Success

06 Oct 202523 Jan 2026
2
$158
Credit Validation
Online

Audience: K-12 teachers (all disciplines)

Refund Policy: All Credit Validation enrollments are refundable, less a $25 fee, if requested within 30 days of enrollment date. There will be no refunds for Credit Validation after the allotted 30 days.

Enrollment Open: September 15, 2025 – November 28, 2025 (11:59pm PT)

What You Will Learn

  • Demonstrate an understanding of phonemic awareness and research-based strategies for teaching it
  • Learn how to teach phonics explicitly and systematically
  • Understand decoding strategies and how to effectively teach them to students

Instructors

Professional development courses offered by the University of San Diego’s Division of Professional & Continuing Education are taught by faculty that possess a depth and breadth of academic and real-world professional experience.

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Credit Validation

The University of San Diego’s Division of Professional and Continuing Education offers graduate-level extension credit for work completed in trainings, workshops, conferences, induction, credentials, and other professional development programs not offered directly by USD. Complete one of the above and a member of our division will help you earn credit for your hard work and dedication to continuing your education.

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Earn credit for your previous work in trainings, workshops, and conferences through a simple process.

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Work Towards a Degree

Many receiving institutions may accept credits towards degree programs, giving you a head start in earning a graduate degree.