Foundational Literacy Skills

Foundational literacy skills are the underpinning of literacy development. 

Supporting Elementary Students in Phonological Awareness and Phonics 

An overview of professional terminology and basic instructional strategies to support elementary instruction of phonological awareness and phonics.

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Reading Comprehension and Fluency 

 Learn essential terminology and basic instructional strategies to support elementary students in the areas of reading comprehension and fluency

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Vocabulary and Spelling 

Developing fluency with words requires deliberate and direct instruction of specific strategies and developing transferable skills. Vocabulary knowledge has evolved and the updated standards reflect current research in the field. Learn how to support both vocabulary and spelling development.  

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