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Audience: Open Enrollment Live Synchronous Sessions: Join us virtually on the following dates for interactive discussions, and expert guidance: Zoom Session 1: October 20, 2026 from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm Zoom Session 2: October 27, 2026 from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm Zoom Session 3: November 03, 2026 from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm Zoom Session 4: November 10, 2026 from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm Zoom Session 5: November 17, 2026 from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm   The Science of Reading: A Practical Approach for Educators is a foundational professional learning course grounded in established and current reading research. It is designed to support the development and reinforcement of critical reading skills across grade levels and provides educators with research-based strategies to inform literacy instruction, and is approved and aligned with the New York State Education Department. Key topics include the most up to date research on the Science of Reading from Simple View of Reading, Scarborough’s Reading Rope, and Active View of Reading. Participants will engage in learning about oral language development, phonological awareness, phonics, language comprehension, fluency, and reading comprehension. Educators will engage in self-guided study, reflective discussions, collaborative and hands-on activities. Participants will engage in 10 modules (5 synchronous with an instructor and 5 asynchronous on a learning management system). This course is ideal for educators seeking to align their literacy instruction with the latest research in the Science of Reading, offering practical tools and strategies to enhance students' reading development. The target age range is Pre-k to Grade 3. However, the practical tools and strategies which the course will provide will be applicable to those teaching students of all ages. Further, this course is open to all educators. Read more

Audience: Open Enrollment Live Synchronous Sessions: Join us virtually on the following dates for interactive discussions, and expert guidance: Zoom Session 1: October 22, 2026 from 4:30 pm to 6:30 pm Zoom Session 2: October 29, 2026 from 4:30 pm to 6:30 pm Zoom Session 3: November 05, 2026 from 4:30 pm to 6:30 pm Zoom Session 4: November 12, 2026 from 4:30 pm to 6:30 pm Zoom Session 5: November 19, 2026 from 4:30 pm to 6:30 pm   The Science of Reading: A Practical Approach for Educators is a foundational professional learning course grounded in established and current reading research. It is designed to support the development and reinforcement of critical reading skills across grade levels and provides educators with research-based strategies to inform literacy instruction, and is approved and aligned with the New York State Education Department. Key topics include the most up to date research on the Science of Reading from Simple View of Reading, Scarborough’s Reading Rope, and Active View of Reading. Participants will engage in learning about oral language development, phonological awareness, phonics, language comprehension, fluency, and reading comprehension. Educators will engage in self-guided study, reflective discussions, collaborative and hands-on activities. Participants will engage in 10 modules (5 synchronous with an instructor and 5 asynchronous on a learning management system). This course is ideal for educators seeking to align their literacy instruction with the latest research in the Science of Reading, offering practical tools and strategies to enhance students' reading development. The target age range is Pre-k to Grade 3. However, the practical tools and strategies which the course will provide will be applicable to those teaching students of all ages. Further, this course is open to all educators. Read more

Audience: Open Enrollment Live Synchronous Sessions: Join us virtually on the following dates for interactive discussions, and expert guidance: Zoom Session 1: November 16, 2026 from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm Zoom Session 2: November 23, 2026 from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm Zoom Session 3: November 30, 2026 from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm Zoom Session 4: December 07, 2026 from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm Zoom Session 5: December 14, 2026 from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm   The Science of Reading: A Practical Approach for Educators is a foundational professional learning course grounded in established and current reading research. It is designed to support the development and reinforcement of critical reading skills across grade levels and provides educators with research-based strategies to inform literacy instruction, and is approved and aligned with the New York State Education Department. Key topics include the most up to date research on the Science of Reading from Simple View of Reading, Scarborough’s Reading Rope, and Active View of Reading. Participants will engage in learning about oral language development, phonological awareness, phonics, language comprehension, fluency, and reading comprehension. Educators will engage in self-guided study, reflective discussions, collaborative and hands-on activities. Participants will engage in 10 modules (5 synchronous with an instructor and 5 asynchronous on a learning management system). This course is ideal for educators seeking to align their literacy instruction with the latest research in the Science of Reading, offering practical tools and strategies to enhance students' reading development. The target age range is Pre-k to Grade 3. However, the practical tools and strategies which the course will provide will be applicable to those teaching students of all ages. Further, this course is open to all educators. Read more

Audience: Farmingdale Live Synchronous Sessions: Join us virtually on the following dates for interactive discussions, and expert guidance: Zoom Session 1: January 06, 2027 from 4:00 pm to 6:00 pm Zoom Session 2: January 13, 2027 from 4:00 pm to 6:00 pm Zoom Session 3: January 20, 2027 from 4:00 pm to 6:00 pm Zoom Session 4: January 27, 2027 from 4:00 pm to 6:00 pm Zoom Session 5: February 03, 2027 from 4:00 pm to 6:00 pm   The Science of Reading: A Practical Approach for Educators is a foundational professional learning course grounded in established and current reading research. It is designed to support the development and reinforcement of critical reading skills across grade levels and provides educators with research-based strategies to inform literacy instruction, and is approved and aligned with the New York State Education Department. Key topics include the most up to date research on the Science of Reading from Simple View of Reading, Scarborough’s Reading Rope, and Active View of Reading. Participants will engage in learning about oral language development, phonological awareness, phonics, language comprehension, fluency, and reading comprehension. Educators will engage in self-guided study, reflective discussions, collaborative and hands-on activities. Participants will engage in 10 modules (5 synchronous with an instructor and 5 asynchronous on a learning management system). This course is ideal for educators seeking to align their literacy instruction with the latest research in the Science of Reading, offering practical tools and strategies to enhance students' reading development. The target age range is Pre-k to Grade 3. However, the practical tools and strategies which the course will provide will be applicable to those teaching students of all ages. Further, this course is open to all educators. Read more

Audience: Farmingdale Live Synchronous Sessions: Join us virtually on the following dates for interactive discussions, and expert guidance: Zoom Session 1: April 28, 2027 from 4:00 pm to 6:00 pm Zoom Session 2: May 05, 2027 from 4:00 pm to 6:00 pm Zoom Session 3: May 12, 2027 from 4:00 pm to 6:00 pm Zoom Session 4: May 19, 2027 from 4:00 pm to 6:00 pm Zoom Session 5: May 26, 2027 from 4:00 pm to 6:00 pm   The Science of Reading: A Practical Approach for Educators is a foundational professional learning course grounded in established and current reading research. It is designed to support the development and reinforcement of critical reading skills across grade levels and provides educators with research-based strategies to inform literacy instruction, and is approved and aligned with the New York State Education Department. Key topics include the most up to date research on the Science of Reading from Simple View of Reading, Scarborough’s Reading Rope, and Active View of Reading. Participants will engage in learning about oral language development, phonological awareness, phonics, language comprehension, fluency, and reading comprehension. Educators will engage in self-guided study, reflective discussions, collaborative and hands-on activities. Participants will engage in 10 modules (5 synchronous with an instructor and 5 asynchronous on a learning management system). This course is ideal for educators seeking to align their literacy instruction with the latest research in the Science of Reading, offering practical tools and strategies to enhance students' reading development. The target age range is Pre-k to Grade 3. However, the practical tools and strategies which the course will provide will be applicable to those teaching students of all ages. Further, this course is open to all educators. Read more

Audience: Buffalo Teacher Resource Center Live Synchronous Sessions: Join us virtually on the following dates for interactive discussions, and expert guidance: Zoom Session 1: November 04, 2026 from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm Zoom Session 2: November 18, 2026 from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm Zoom Session 3: December 02, 2026 from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm Zoom Session 4: December 09, 2026 from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm Zoom Session 5: December 16, 2026 from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm   The Science of Reading: A Practical Approach for Educators is a foundational professional learning course grounded in established and current reading research. It is designed to support the development and reinforcement of critical reading skills across grade levels and provides educators with research-based strategies to inform literacy instruction, and is approved and aligned with the New York State Education Department. Key topics include the most up to date research on the Science of Reading from Simple View of Reading, Scarborough’s Reading Rope, and Active View of Reading. Participants will engage in learning about oral language development, phonological awareness, phonics, language comprehension, fluency, and reading comprehension. Educators will engage in self-guided study, reflective discussions, collaborative and hands-on activities. Participants will engage in 10 modules (5 synchronous with an instructor and 5 asynchronous on a learning management system). This course is ideal for educators seeking to align their literacy instruction with the latest research in the Science of Reading, offering practical tools and strategies to enhance students' reading development. The target age range is Pre-k to Grade 3. However, the practical tools and strategies which the course will provide will be applicable to those teaching students of all ages. Further, this course is open to all educators. Read more