Course Bundle: Implementing the Science of Reading in K- 2 and Master the Rules of English Phonics - EDC-X726X

Course Description

Credit Validation for Learning at the Primary Pond Participants Only

The "SoR" course provides teachers with an overview of research-based best practices for literacy instruction in the elementary grades. The "MREP" course provides teachers with a foundation in linguistic knowledge and phonics rules relevant to a scope and sequence of instruction in the elementary grades.

Learner Outcomes

• Define Structured Literacy
• Describe research-based best practices in all areas of Kindergarten through 2nd grade literacy instruction: oral language, phonological and phonemic awareness, phonics, fluency, vocabulary, comprehension, writing
• Explain phonics rules relevant to literacy instruction in grades Kindergarten through 4th

Course Details

Number of Units: 1.0 graduate level extension credit(s) in semester hours

Who Should Attend: This course provides continuing education for Learning at the Primary Pond Participants

University of San Diego – Graduate-Level Extension Credit Information

The University of San Diego partners with this program to offer graduate-level extension credit(s) in semester hours through the Credit Validation Program. To earn units, participants must register for and successfully complete coursework through the external program provider.

Credits earned through USD’s Credit Validation Program are widely accepted by many school districts and universities across the United States for purposes such as license renewal, required professional development hours, short-term skill building, salary advancement, credentialing, and potential advanced degree pathways.

These units do not apply toward a master’s or higher degree program at the University of San Diego; however, they may be transferable to advanced degree programs (e.g., MA, EdD, PhD) at other institutions that accept external graduate-level credits.

Participants are responsible for confirming acceptance, transcript requirements, deadlines, and applicability of units with their employing district or intended institution prior to enrollment.

Directions to Enroll for Credit 

1. Enroll in this course:

• Home Page: Learning at the Primary Pond
• Sign up to enroll: Implementing the Science of Reading in K-2: Blueprint for Your Structured Literacy Block
• Sign up to enroll: Master the Rules of English Phonics: What Every Elementary Teacher Needs to Know to Teach Reading and Spelling
• Contact: support@learningattheprimarypond.com for additional course related question. 

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

2. Click “Add to Cart” located on the right of this page to purchase units. If this course displays “Request Information,” it means the course is either not yet open for enrollment or has already closed for enrollment.

Transcript Process: Final grades submitted by the program provider will initiate the transcript process. Grades should be submitted within 7 days of the official course end date or the course enrollment deadline—whichever comes last. Participants are responsible for ensuring their mailing address is accurate and up to date in their USD student account to avoid delays in transcript delivery.

Transcript Delivery Timeline:

• U.S. addresses: 2–3 weeks
• International addresses: 3–4 weeks

Applies Towards the Following Certificate(s), Professional Programs and Series

• Online Credit Validation Courses for Educators : Courses - Choose One or More