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.

This fully online, self-paced curriculum leads to 35 Continuing Teacher and Leader Education hours for NYS teachers. At a cost of $500 with a $150 scholarship available, it's an affordable option for New York educators looking to retain their professional certification.

This curriculum includes units on Phonemic Awareness, Phonics, Fluency, Vocabulary and Comprehension. Participants will have the option to join real-time webinars to engage with instructors and hear from additional experts as they move through the microcredential.

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 of New York and beyond.