EMPOWERING EDUCATORS WITH INNOVATIVE, RESEARCH-BACKED TOOLS AND TECHNIQUES FOR ENHANCING LITERACY INSTRUCTION
Earn affordable continuing education credits via a fully online, self-paced microcredential created by award-winning SUNY New Paltz School of Education faculty.
What people are saying
"It is great for someone who is just learning or for someone who has some knowledge, but wants to expand their understanding even more."
Stefanie Pacheco, Primrose Elementary School, 2nd & 3rd grade teacher
"I loved this course and feel it is very meaningful to the work I do. I have taken many aspects of this course and applied them to my classroom and lessons."
Amy Greene, Peru CSD, kindergarten teacher
"I would highly recommend this course for all elementary teachers! It was informative on every level, and the multi-modal modules were easy to follow and engaging."
Brigid Heavey, Spackenkill UFSD, Reading Specialist
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Contact Us
Program & Admissions Information: [email protected] (845) 257-3468
Proven Approaches for Teaching Reading
The Science of Reading Fundamentals introduces innovative, evidence-based tools and concepts that are a valuable complement to any P-12 literacy curriculum and a useful starting point for anyone interested in the latest research about how children learn to read.
We Can Improve Literacy Outcomes Together
66% of fourth-graders in the United States read “below proficient” according to the National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP). Low-income and minority children fare even worse. Together, we can improve literacy rates for the children across the country.
Earn One Graduate Credit at No Cost
Learners who successfully complete the Science of Reading Fundamentals Microcredential may apply for one graduate credit, at no cost. Application instructions will be provided in the course completion email.
Six Key Building Blocks
This curriculum includes units on Oral Language, Phonemic Awareness, Phonics, Fluency, Vocabulary and Comprehension. Modules are supplemented by a series of expert webinars presented by our Science of Reading Center of Excellence.
45 Continuing Education Hours
This fully online, self-paced curriculum leads to 45 continuing education hours that support educators. Flexibility is built in: enrollees will have up to twelve months from their date of registration to complete the microcredential on the schedule that works best for them.