LETRS- Language Essentials for Teachers of Reading and Spelling V2
LETRS- Language Essentials for Teachers of Reading and Spelling V2
Cohort 2 (25-26)
Presenters
- Kristin Monson
- Michelle Norwood
Description
WHAT IS LETRS?
LETRSĀ® (Language Essentials for Teachers of Reading and Spelling) is an empowering professional development course of study for instructors of reading, spelling, and related language skills. LETRS is NOT a literacy curriculum. Instead, it provides knowledge and tools that teachers can use with any good reading program.
* In-depth knowledge based on the most current research regarding what, when, and how language skills need to be taught.
* Ways to assess student language development for prevention and intervention
* Information on how to differentiate instruction to meet the needs of ALL students
* Guidance on how to plan and balance word recognition and comprehension instruction
LETRS offers dynamic online learning by providing activities to reinforce concepts, videos of expert teaching, and practical ways to apply learning to the classroom every day.
LETRS Professional Learning helps educators to:
LETRS is for all educators who teach reading, from beginning teachers to teachers with years of experience. This professional development course translates current research into practical guidance that enables all teachers to instruct with genuine confidence.
Becoming a skilled instructor, whether in an intervention or classroom setting, can take years of practice and study - and trial and error. LETRS accelerates teacher knowledge, which directly benefits the students they teach. Teachers learn how to deliver effective instruction to meet ALL their students' needs.
What Topics Are Covered In LETRS Volume Two?
LETRS Volume Two focuses on Language Comprehension
Unit 5: The Mighty Word: Oral Language and Vocabulary
Unit 6: Digging for Meaning: Understanding Reading Comprehension
Unit 7: Text-Driven Comprehension Instruction
Unit 8: The Reading Writing Connection
Event Notes
What does LETRS Professional Development Include?
LETRS Book with four units of research, application and resources that support understanding (PAST Assessment, Scope and Sequence for Word Study, Reading and Spelling)
Four online modules created by LETRS
Bridge-to-Practice opportunities to apply learning in the classroom
Four in-person full day pd sessions (lunch provided)
TIME FRAME
January 2026 - June 2026 (participants will have 1 year access to online materials to finish coursework)
Location
Dates
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Wed, January 14 2026 - Thu, January 14 20278:00 AM - 5:00 PMLETRS On-line Platform
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Wed, March 4 20268:30 AM - 3:30 PMTalbott Center
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Wed, April 22 20268:30 AM - 3:30 PMTalbott Center
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Wed, May 13 20268:30 AM - 3:30 PMTalbott Center
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Wed, June 3 20268:30 AM - 3:30 PMTalbott Center
Registration
Event # 181565
- Price
- $1,000.00
- Registered
- 23 / 50
- Registration Ends
- Wednesday Dec 17, 2025 11:30 AM
Registration is non-refundable due to presenter having to purchase and distribute the materials in advance.
Professional Hours
Clock Hour Number: 2526-000364.00 | Clock Hours | $192.00 |
24.00 | Equity |