In this two-hour graduate credit course, participants will delve into the latest reading research and models aligned with popular assessments to support Tier 1, 2, and 3 interventions. Through an exploration of evidence-based practices, educators will gain insights into the critical components necessary for effective reading instruction and intervention. Participants will also engage with strategies for implementing instruction within a Multi-Tiered System of Supports (MTSS) framework, enabling them to use data-driven assessments to guide differentiated instruction effectively. The course provides practical guidance on designing, planning, implementing, and reflecting on instructional methods using curated online materials, guides, and resource lists to enhance literacy outcomes.
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, Next STEPS in Literacy Instruction: Connecting Assessments to Effective Interventions by Susan Smartt Ph.D. (Author), Deborah Glaser Ed.D. (Author), Jan Hasbrouck Ph.D. (Foreword) 1681256223 available at Amazon.com or your local bookstore
Prerequisites: Participants must currently serve as an LSS/SLI in a PAC South Elementary School.
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