This course is based on the LETRS® (Language Essentials for Teachers of Reading and
Spelling) professional development that helps “teachers understand the what, why, and how of
literacy instruction.”
The LETRS Volume 1, Word Recognition training helps literacy educators:
Distinguish between the research base for best practices and other competing ideas not
supported by scientific evidence
Understand how language, reading, and writing are related to one another
Make instructional decisions and program choices with reference to scientific research
evidence, strategic use of assessments, and observations of students
Deliver comprehensive, integrated, language, and literacy instruction as defined by standards
and by research for a given grade, age, or ability level
Facilitate early identification and intervention with reading problems

Note:
All participants, including those registering as "Participant Only," should plan to complete all of the
workrequired (attendance, participation and assignments) to receive the full benefit of the training
and a certificate of completion.