Reading Intervention Collaborative Core Trainings - EDC-X727X

Course Description

Credit Validation for Learning at the Primary Pond Participants Only

The trainings in the Reading Intervention Collaborative provide teachers with an overview of the principles of Structured Literacy (evidence-based literacy instruction) in whole group and intervention settings. Teachers learn about evidence-based best practices in all "Big Five" areas of reading (phonological / phonemic awareness, phonics, fluency, vocabulary, and comprehension).

With this foundation in place, teachers then move on to learning about specific reading difficulties like dyslexia. They learn to identify characteristics of students who struggle with word reading, comprehension, or both. Next, teachers learn a variety of evidence-based intervention strategies designed to target the Big Five areas of reading. Teachers also learn about providing reading intervention to specific student populations, like English Language Learners.

Learner Outcomes

• Define Structured Literacy and describe the Big 5 areas of reading instruction, plus list evidence-based strategies for whole group instruction
• Identify key characteristics of dyslexia
• Distinguish between reading problems caused by word reading and comprehension difficulties; identify attributes of students who struggle with each area of difficulty (or both areas)
• Name evidence-based intervention strategies for phonological and phonemic awareness, alphabet instruction, decoding, encoding, fluency, high frequency word instruction, comprehension, and vocabulary
• Explain how progress is typically monitored for students receiving intervention in a school setting
• Describe effective strategies for working with English Language Learners, particularly in a reading intervention setting

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: The Reading Intervention Collaborative
• 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

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