LETRS® Training

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LETRS® provides K-12 educators with an in-depth understanding of the science behind teaching literacy and gives them the background and depth of knowledge to teach language and literacy skills to every student. Designed to be the cornerstone of a multiyear, systemic literacy improvement initiative, LETRS® is the most respected comprehensive professional development course for instructors of reading, spelling, and related language skills.

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LETRS® for K-12 Educators

What is LETRS®:

  • LETRS® is a professional development course that provides teachers with an understanding of scientifically-based best practices for instructional routines, activities, and approaches.

  • LETRS® is NOT a reading program

  • LETRS® is NOT a curriculum

  • Instead, LETRS® is KNOWLEDGE

How it works:

  • Leaders select staff to join the 2-year LETRS® cohort in North Dakota

  • Staff complete Units 1-4 in year one and Units 5-8 in year two through both online and face-to-face training

  • LETRS® requirements for EACH volume:

    1. Complete four asynchronous online modules (time commitments listed below):

      • Volume 1: Unit 1 (12-16hrs) | Unit 2 (12-16hrs) | Unit 3 (12-17hrs) | Unit 4 (14-19hrs)

      • Volume 2: Unit 5 (10-14hrs) | Unit 6 (10-14hrs) | Unit 7 (10-15hrs) | Unit 8 (12-18hrs)

    2. Attend four, one-hour synchronous professional learning community (PLC) meetings [3:30 - 4:30pm]

    3. Attend four face-to-face sessions in Fargo, ND [9:00am - 4:30pm]

Cost:

  • $550 per person

  • Subsidized through NDDPI funding

  • Includes all PD and materials

Why LETRS?

LETRS®: Language Essentials for Teachers of Reading & Spelling LETRS® is a professional development that provides teachers with an understanding of scientifically-based best practices for instructional routines, activities, and approaches. LETRS® is NOT a reading program or curriculum. Instead, LETRS® is KNOWLEDGE. 2 Volumes of Content put into 8 online learning units + benefit from Virtual Connects & In-Person Debriefs Each volume takes one year to complete and consists of four units of content. LETRS® provides K-12 educators with an in-depth understanding of the science behind teaching literacy and gives them the background and depth of knowledge to teach language and literacy skills to every student. Designed to be the cornerstone of a multiyear, systemic literacy improvement initiative, LETRS® is the most respected comprehensive professional development course for instructors of reading, spelling, and related language skills. By registering for LETRS® Volume 1, you're committing to: Completing 4 asynchronous online modules: Unit 1 (12-16hrs) | Unit 2 (12-16hrs) | Unit 3 (12-17hrs) | Unit 4 (14-19hrs) Attending 4, one-hour synchronous professional learning community (PLC) meetups: 3:30-4:30pm Attending 4, face-to-face sessions (multiple cohort dates/locations): 9:00am-4:30pm) Upcoming Vol. 1 Opportunities Cost: $550/person Questions? Contact Kaley.Mills@k12.nd.us Credit: 2 credits/semester available - total of 4 per year. These cohorts are supported by the North Dakota Department of Public Instruction to assist you in meeting the professional development requirements set forth in Century Code 15.1-21-12.1.

Register for Vol. 1
List of all cohort sessions & dates

Questions? Contact kerri.whipple@k12.nd.us

Credit: 2 credits/semester available - total of 4 per year.

These cohorts are supported by the North Dakota Department of Public Instruction to assist you in meeting the professional development requirements set forth in Century Code 15.1-21-12.1.

LETRS Unit Overview