Full course description
Start Date
Open Now
Price
No Charge
Credential
Early Literacy
Badge
Length
01/2025 - 12/2026
Self-paced
Commitment
80 hours total
Format
Asynchronous
Project RISE - Reading Instruction Strategies for Education
Course Description
This comprehensive Early Literacy Certification program is designed to increase your confidence and ability to deliver high-quality language and literacy instruction. The intent is for you to gain foundational knowledge and explore research on teaching practices based on the science of reading, in partnership with experts in early literacy instruction. You will be given the tools to understand how language and literacy skills build the foundation for reading and how to turn language and literacy theory into practice through application in your classroom. Throughout the program, you will be supported with opportunities to receive guidance, feedback, and support from literacy coaches. You will earn your certification through completion of six units of live and on-demand coursework and by submitting a successful portfolio.
Learning Objectives
- Develop strategies for engaging, language-rich early childhood classrooms.
- Explore reading instruction history, literacy pillars, and responsive practices.
- Learn the role of oral language, phonology, and phonics in literacy.
- Design projects to enhance literacy, inclusivity, and family engagement.
Target Learner
The target learner for this course is NE Preschool and Kindergarten teachers in Public School and Head Start.
Course Topics
- Early Literacy & Oral Language
- Foundations of Reading Instruction
- Phonics
- Building a Language-Rich Classroom
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Policies
This non-credit course is offered online using the NU Advance Canvas LMS, and is available to NE Prk & K Public School or Head Start teachers from January 2025 through December, 2026, with no extensions granted. The course is self-paced, with periodic module check-ins to ensure progress. The course requires a total of 80 hours. The first 50 hours revolves around content learning & practical guideance, and the next 30 hours focuses on implementation and experiential learning. Homework throughout the course is hands on with a classroom implementing strategies and material learned. Assessments are integrated throughout the course to measure proficiency in the subject matter, and all assessments must be successfully completed to earn the course badges.