Science of Reading: Strategies and Tools for Teachers - CEU-X704

Course Description

Credit Validation for Lexercise Participants Only

This course provides K–12 educators with a clear, accessible foundation in how reading develops and how to teach it effectively. Grounded in the Science of Reading and structured literacy, the course emphasizes practical strategies that can be applied in real classroom settings.

Learner Outcomes

• Identify common reading disabilities, including dyslexia, to better support struggling readers and advocate for early intervention
• Explain the foundational principles of the Science of Reading and their importance in effective literacy instruction
• Apply structured literacy principles and evidence-based instructional strategies to create a supportive, language-centered classroom environment

Course Details

Number of CEUs: 1.0 Continuing Education Units (CEUs)

Continuing Education Hours: 10 hours

Please Note: If you would like to purchase fewer CEUs than the amount listed or purchase CEUs in 0.5-unit increments, please contact pce-cv@sandiego.edu for assistance. 0.5 CEUs are available to purchase with our team. 

Who Should Attend: This course provides continuing education for Lexercise Participants.

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IMPORTANT: YOU MUST ENROLL WITH THE PARTNERED ORGANIZATION AND PAY ALL REQUIRED FEES BEFORE PURCHASING CEUs THROUGH USD.

University of San Diego – Continuing Education Units (CEUs)

The University of San Diego partners with this program to offer Continuing Education Units (CEUs) through the Credit Validation Program. To earn CEUs, participants must register for and successfully complete the coursework through the external program provider.

CEUs provide documentation of completed professional development and may be used to meet continuing education, professional development, credential, certification, or workplace requirements. Participants are responsible for confirming that CEUs meet the requirements of their employer, school district, credentialing organization, or other institution before enrolling.

Directions to Enroll for CEUs

Step 1: Register with the Partner Organization (Lexercise)

Complete your registration directly with the partner organization. Follow their instructions to begin the course and pay any required enrollment fees. Some courses, specifically DoDEA courses, may require participants to purchase units before the course ends; please check the enrollment window for details.

• Homepage: Lexercise
• Enroll: Lexercise Structured Literacy - IDA Accredited Program
• Contact: courses@lexercise.com

Please Note: USD does not provide course materials, manage instruction, or assign grades. All coursework is evaluated by the program’s instructor or coordinator.

Step 2: Complete the Course

Participate fully in the course through the partner organization and complete all required assignments, activities, and assessments.

Step 3: Register for CEUs

After confirming your registration with the partner organization and completing your program, return to the USD website.

• Locate the same course on our listings page.
• Click Add to Cart.
• Click Check Out.
• You will be prompted to either log into your USD Student Account or create one, and then pay for your CEUs.

If this course displays Request Information, it means the course is either not yet open for enrollment or enrollment has already closed. Please check the enrollment dates or contact the organization directly to ask about late enrollment or future course offerings.

Step 4: Submit your Certificate of Completion

After completing this course, you are required to submit your Certificate of Completion, which will be provided by the program. Please be sure to purchase your CEUs first, then email your certificate to pce-cv@sandiego.edu, including the course number in your message.

Step 5: Receive Your CEU Confirmation of Completion Letter

Once your certificate has been reviewed and your CEU completion has been processed, your Confirmation of Completion Letter will be available through your USD Student Account.

This letter documents the CEU hours you earned and can be downloaded, printed, and provided to your school district, employer/HR department, credentialing organization, or other institution as proof of completion.

For instructions on accessing your letter, please see How to Access Your CEU Confirmation of Completion

Need Help?

For detailed information about the University of San Diego Credit Validation Program, please consult our USD Credit Validation Program Participant Guide.

Interested in university credit instead?

If you would like to purchase USD Graduate-Level Extension Credit (GLEC) instead of CEUs, which provides university credit and an official University of San Diego transcript, click here to view the GLEC option.