Science of Reading Academy

Presented by California Department of Education, Diagnostic Center, Central California
Based on science of reading research, this course is designed to introduce teachers and other interested professionals to fundamental knowledge and skills needed for effective reading instruction and assessment practices. Knowledge and skills taught in this course are aligned with California Common Core Standards and California Dyslexia Guidelines. This course was created for professionals working in an educational setting and seeking increased understanding and skill in effective reading instruction.

Course Goal

To provide educators with a knowledge in science of reading research and practices, combined with hands-on practical skills and individualized support.

Course Format

Educators are invited to participate in 12 live virtual training sessions, self-paced individual study, and personalized support in the area of reading instruction from a science of reading perspective.

Course Fee

Participation is free to educators in California's public schools; space may be limited and administrator permission will be required. Please see course syllabus and registration form for additional details.

Upcoming Dates

Date	Title	Presenter
January 14, 2022	Introduction to Science of Reading	Paula Velez
January 21, 2022	What is Orthographic Mapping?	Paula Velez
February 4, 2022	Phonological Awareness: What It Is & Why It Matters	Jodie Dittmar
February 11, 2022	Phonological Awareness Teaching Strategies	Jodie Dittmar
February 18, 2022	Ask the Presenters- Open Q&A Session	TBD
February 25, 2022	Decoding & Word Recognition: What It Is & Why It Matters	Gwen Deeter
March 4, 2022	Decoding & Word Recognition: Teaching Strategies	Gwen Deeter
March 18, 2022	Morphology, Syllabication & Vocabulary: Part 1	Patricia Deroian
March 25, 2022	Morphology, Syllabication & Vocabulary: Part 2	Patricia Deroian
April 1, 2022	Ask the Presenters- Open Q&A Session	TBD
April 8, 2022	Reading Assessment: Part 1- Assessment Tools	Paula Velez
April 22, 2022	Reading Assessment: Part 2- Connecting Results to Instruction	Paula Velez
May 6, 2022	Structured Literacy: Part 1- Syntax & Semantics	Paula Velez
May 13, 2022	Structured Literacy: Part 2- Teaching Practices	Paula Velez
May 20, 2022	Ask the Presenters- Open Q&A Session	TBD

For course syllabus and registration information, please contact Paula Velez at PVelez@dcc-cde.ca.gov