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LETRS Volume 1

REGISTRATION FOR VOLUME 1 IS CLOSED

VIRTUAL ORIENTATION
AUGUST 4, 2023
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM

LETRS Volume 2

REGISTRATION FOR VOLUME 2 IS CLOSED

VIRTUAL ORIENTATION
SEPTEMBER 1, 2023
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM

What is LETRS® training?

LETRS stands for Language Essentials for Teachers of Reading and Spelling. LETRS® is a professional development learning course for instructors of reading, spelling, and related skills. It is not a curriculum nor is it a program used to provide intervention. It is a professional learning program that builds knowledge and skills so that teachers can be more successful with any curriculum or intervention materials and make informed decisions when choosing what materials to use to provide effective instruction. Specifically, LETRS® is intensive professional learning to empower teachers to understand the science behind why students struggle to read through learning evidence-based instructional practices. It provides details for educators to understand the what, why, and how of scientifically-based reading instruction including:

·         WHAT must be taught during reading and spelling lessons to obtain the best results.

·         WHY reading instruction has several key components and how they are related to one another.

·         HOW to explain spoken and written English language structures.

·         HOW to interpret individual differences in student achievement.

·         HOW to implement instructional routines, activities, and approaches and differentiate instruction.

LETRS® training consists of self-paced, asynchronous online learning, reading from participant manual, and classroom application activities estimated to require between 22-27 hours per volume (approximately 2 hours/week). Additionally, teachers will participate in (required) 24 hours of face-to-face training provided in 4 full days distributed throughout each year.

IMPORTANT DATES FOR YOUR CALENDAR

LETRS Volume 1 @ SWPRSC

LETRS Volume 1 @ NKESC

LETRS Volume 2

810 W. Lark Avenue, Sublette

703 W. 2nd Street, Oakley

810 W. Lark Avenue, Sublette

UNIT 1
Independent Study
Timeframe


August 7, 2023 -
September 29, 2023


August 7, 2023 -
September 29, 2023


September 4, 2023 -
October 13, 2023

UNIT 1
Face-to-Face
Implementation Meeting


October 3, 2023


October 2, 2023


October 16, 2023

UNIT 2
Independent Study
Timeframe


Octoboer 2, 2023 -
December 1, 2023


Octoboer 2, 2023 -
December 1, 2023


October 16, 2023 -
December 8, 2023

UNIT 2
Face-to-Face
Implementation Meeting


December 5, 2023


December 4, 2023


December 11, 2023

UNIT 3
Independent Study
Timeframe


December 4, 2023-
February 9, 2024


December 4, 2023-
February 9, 2024


January 8, 2024 -
February 16, 2024

UNIT 3
Face-to-Face
Implementation Meeting


February 13, 2024


February 12, 2024


February 19, 2024

UNIT 4
Independent Study
Timeframe


February 12, 2024 -
April 12, 2024


February 12, 2024 -
April 12, 2024


February 19, 2024 -
April 5, 2024

UNIT 4
Face-to-Face
Implementation Meeting


April 16, 2024


April 15, 2024


April 8, 2024

TRAINER: Maria Ortiz-Smith

REGISTRATION FEE & COST:
Kansas ESSERS Funded LETRS® provides for training, materials & online course FREE OF CHARGE to educators in elementary schools
or who provide reading instruction to students struggling to read at any level.
$25/person/face-to-face day payable to SWPRSC to cover food & beverages

COLLEGE CREDIT:
1.0 credit from MidAmerican Nazarene University for each Independent Study (no extra assignment)
plus an additional 0.5 credit for each Implementation Meeting (requires completion of Reflection paper).
Total of 6 credits available