Science of Reading
IU13 is pleased to partner with Hill Learning Center (Durham, NC) to offer “The Science of Reading Short Course” at special discounted pricing.
The Science of Reading Short Course is a one-of-a-kind overview of the science behind effective reading instruction, encapsulating more than 40 years of research. Since 2021, over 7,500 individuals worldwide enrolled in the self-paced online course, and the course continues to offer an efficient and affordable introduction to the science of reading for a variety of educators.
About the Course
The Science of Reading Short Course includes six self-paced modules, as well as a short introduction and wrap-up:
- An Introduction to the Science of Reading
- Structured Literacy
- The Word Recognition Domain
- The Language Comprehension Domain: Reader’s Knowledge
- Language Comprehension Domain: Process and Strategies
- Reading Comprehension
Special Rate!
Standard Price: $150
Get Special IU13 Pricing:
- $125/person (1-24)
- $115/person (25-200)
- $100/person (200+)
How? To benefit from special IU13 pricing, complete this inquiry form and enter IU13 in the “Please share any additional details about your questions/interests here” section.
- Expert Videos
- Downloadable Resources
- Animations
- Colorful infographics you can use in your classroom
- Glossary of key terms
- Lesson Plans
Plus, some of the foundational frameworks introduced and woven throughout the course include:
- Dehaene’s Four Pillars of Learning
- Gough & Tunmer’s Simple View of Reading
- Scarborough’s Rope
- Erhi’s Five Phases of Word Development
- International Dyslexia Association’s Structured Literacy Development
- National Reading Panel’s Five
Enhance Your Science of Reading Implementation with an IU13 Facilitator
No need to go it alone! IU13 can supplement the Science of Reading (SOR) Short Course with targeted consultation to meet your district’s needs. Enhance your professional development with spaced learning facilitated by an IU13 Science of Reading expert. By embedding our in-person or virtual professional development within the Science of Reading Short Course, your team of educators can practice, reinforce, implement, and expand what they are learning — while they are learning it — to facilitate even greater impact for learners.
Schedule our Science of Reading Professional Development Package, or contact us to discuss how we can customize our support for your team.
Science of Reading Professional Development Package
What does it include?
This package includes the full Science of Reading Short Course, one on-site IU13-led session, and three virtual IU13-led sessions, scheduled around your professional development calendar.
Sample Schedule
- Summer: Complete Science of Reading Short Course Module 1 (Introduction) & Module 2 (Structured Literacy).
- August: Digging Deeper – Science of Reading and Structured Literacy Foundations (including Scarborough’s Rope & The Reading Brain) – half-day in-person session
- September: Complete Module 3 (The Word Recognition Domain)
- October: Course Extension & Bridge to Practice – virtual session
- November/December: Complete Modules 4 & 5 (The Language Domain)
- January: Course Extension & Bridge to Practice – virtual session
- February: Complete Module 6 (Reading Comprehension)
- March: Wrap Up – virtual session
A Framework for Structured Literacy Instruction
Developed as a follow-on to the Science of Reading Short Course, A Framework for Structured Literacy Instruction is a 10-hour course offered by Hill Learning Center that goes deeper into the principles and content of structured literacy instruction for all students. Over six modules, the course defines each principle and content area, offering insights into the research base and some instructional examples for each tier of instruction. Learn more about the course at https://hillhub.hillcenter.org/store/3018838-a-framework-for-structured-literacy-instruction.
Get Special IU13 Pricing: 50% off (regardless of group size)
How? To benefit from special IU13 pricing, complete this inquiry form and enter IU13 in the “Please share any additional details about your questions/interests here” section.