Literacy in Action is research based Professional Development that strives to:
- Increase teacher's use of SBRR (Scientifically Based Reading Research) strategies related to oral language, phonological awareness, alphabet knowledge, and print awareness
- Prepare young children for successful entry into kindergarten
- Enhance young children's language and cognitive development through high-quality instruction
- Provide continuous professional development based on scientific research
- Create centers of educational excellence
All classes are available for On-Site Training. Please call Jennifer Stepp or Jennifer Quillian at 405-799-6383 or 1-888-446-7608 to set up a training date.
Courses available Online:
Shared Reading
Learn how to expand shared reading throughout preschool classroom discovery centers and actively participate in shared reading through big books, large group, and small group sessions. Participants will learn how to develop a well-planned shared reading activity and analyze its effectiveness. This class is 4 hours and qualifies for Tier II training. You will receive .4 CEU's. The fee is $15.00. Go to www.cecpdonline.org to enroll.
Alphabet Knowledge
Participants will develop a greater understanding of alphabet knowledge within a broader framework of literacy activities. Examine four strategies that support children in learning the alphabet as well as how to integrate the alphabet into classroom discovery centers. This class is 4 hours and qualifies for Tier II training. You will receive .4 CEU's. The fee is $15.00. Go to www.cecpdonline.org to enroll.
Learning to Read Through the Environment
Teachers will develop a greater understanding of the conventions of print and shared writing. Participants will discover the elements of a print-rich environment, and learn how to incorporate environmental print into classrooms by planning specific activities that make use of the print that children are exposed to daily. This class is 4 hours and qualifies for Tier II training. You will receive .4 CEU's. The fee is $15.00. Go to www.cecpdonline.org to enroll.
The following courses will be available Online soon!
Creating Literacy-Rich Environments
Examine and learn a few simple strategies that can transform your classroom into a literacy-rich learning environment. Discover the joy of watching the children become readers and writers by focusing on the physical, emotional, and auditory elements of your classroom.
Developmental Writing
Explore the essential components of developmental writing. Learn strategies to incorporate these elements into your classroom. Participants will examine the elements of an effective preschool writing center and learn how to create one for their classrooms.
Oral Language
Vocabulary development and teacher/child interactions are essential classroom elements. Create a language-rich program that promotes children's talking, reading, and writing. Examine how to create learning conditions in your classroom through every conversation and guided participation. Instructional strategies that promote these components will be discussed.