Professional Development
Teacher support and education are central to the Express Readers’ Program and methodology, because teachers are the front lines of implementation and student learning.
Introduction to
Express Readers
- An introduction to the scope and sequence and skills supported with the Express Readers’ TK-2nd Grade Foundational Skills and Reading Program
- An introduction to the Express Readers Teacher Platform and Online Assessment
- An overview of materials and uses in various classroom environment
Reading Reinforcement
- Phonemic awareness, phonics, reading, and reading comprehension at the TK-2nd grade level (tailored to the grade-level teachers and ability-level teachers participating)
- Overview of current research on phonics, phonemic awareness, and effective reading practices, as well as realistic approaches to classroom application
- Implementing Express Readers’ materials and curriculum to support all learners effectively in general education and intervention classes
Support Seminar
Specialized session, individually designed to fit the current needs of a classroom, a school, or a district, including but not limited to:
- Assessments and the Express Readers’ Online Assessment Platform
- Implementation of assessment results and informal teacher assessment based on student needs
- Phonemic awareness and phonics instruction for TK-2nd grade
- Reading and reading comprehension instruction for TK-2nd Grade
- Effective use of centers with the Express Readers’ Programs
