Quickly and Easily align your classroom to the Science of Reading
Access proven, research-based teaching strategies and tools to teach EVERY reader in your class, FASTER, and with LESS STRESS!
“The multitude of resources that were provided are outstanding. The additional readings were beneficial in understanding the science behind the reading instruction. As I am new to teaching Kindergarten, I was concerned about teaching first-time readers and writers. This course has provided me with instructional strategies and ideas that have assured me I have the tools to teach these early learners.“
– K.J | Educator, SCDSB
The Science of Reading Masterclass
While many courses teach you about the best teaching practices, very few also provide you with the necessary tools to implement them. This course is not a curriculum; instead, it helps educators make sense of 120 years of research, brain scans, and case studies that have identified how students’ brains learn to read. You will master everything about the science of reading, including classroom-tested activities and resources.
Learn to Support All Learners in Your Classroom
You’ll learn how to differentiate instruction for diverse learning styles and make the most of existing resources and tools. Backed by over 120 years of research, this course provides the knowledge you need to meet the challenge.
Introduce Evidence-Based Activities and Resources
Our evidence-based activities and resources are designed to support diverse learning styles and ensure that no student is left behind. Say goodbye to the stress of creating individualized learning plans and hello to a more effective and efficient teaching approach.
Enhance your instructional and assessment practices
Revamping your classroom practices can be overwhelming. But with The Science of Reading Online Course, you don’t have to get rid of what’s already working. This course helps you improve your teaching and assessment methods while aligning with The Science of Reading.
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The Science of Reading Masterclass has already empowered teachers to help thousands of students read!
See why so many teachers are RAVING about this training…
We Understand You!
As an educator, you have a lot on your plate and don’t have the luxury of reading everything.
We totally get this!
But you want to make sense of The Science of Reading research and what that means day by day for your students, classroom, school, or system.
It can be quite challenging to rethink practices and try new approaches.
This course is designed specifically for you!
We’ve simplified ALL of the information into easy-to-digest lessons and created the tools and resources you need to:
support all learner types in your classroom
motivate students with proven resources
easily incorporate new practices into the classroom
The Science of Reading Masterclass by Dr. Todd Cunnigham
What This Course Is…
An in depth understanding of the research on how reading develops.
Access to classroom activities and assessments that you can start using immediately and align with the science.
Information to help you support all learners in your classroom have the right to read.
10 Online Learning Modules.
Completion Certificate Provided.
Developed by Dr. Todd Cunningham, Chair of the School and Clinical Child Psychology program at the University of Toronto.
What This Course is Not…
A prescriptive program that you must follow, we share resources that align with the Science of Reading, but we are not selling you one specific program.
A requirement for teachers to throw out or scrap everything they have been doing in their classrooms. We know teachers are working hard to reach all students, and so much good teaching is being done!
Unproven "fad" for teachers to implement in the classrooms.
No Completion Certificate.
Not developed by Specialists in ADHD, Anxiety, Autism, Disabilities, Parenting Support, and Assistive Technologies.
Do you feel like you’re working hard but not seeing results?
Working smarter is key!
You need to use teaching tools and strategies that have been PROVEN to work, based on research.
If you don’t, your lessons won’t be effective and your students won’t be able to progress.
Ineffective lessons can be frustrating for both you AND your students.
It may feel like your lessons only work for some students, and other students are falling behind.
But don’t worry, there’s an easier way.
When you use research-based, classroom-tested teaching strategies and tools, you’ll see a BIG change.
Your students will make faster progress in reading, and you’ll gain ABSOLUTE confidence in your teaching abilities.
Make frustrating feelings disappear because you know you’re using THE best teaching strategies.
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While other course are charging you upwords of $300. The investment into The Science of Reading Online Course is ONLY $125!
Dr. Todd Cunningham
Hi there! I’m a clinical and school psychologist who’s passionate about helping students with learning difficulties. As Chair of the School and Clinical Child Psychology program at the University of Toronto and the CEO of Learn Different, I’ve spent over a decade sharing my expertise with parents, educators, and professionals across North America.
My research focuses on supporting students with learning difficulties, including assessment, interventions, and the evaluation of assistive technology. I’m also committed to professional development in literacy and numeracy, and I’m excited to share my knowledge with you through The Science of Reading Course.
Our course is packed with information, activities, and assessments gathered from the hundreds of workshops I’ve provided over the years.
Are you ready?
Are you ready to look deeply at your current instructional and assessment practices?
Are you ready to bridge the gap between research and practice in your classroom?
If so, this course is everything you need to unlock your students’ potential.
FAQs
How many people do you need to run a facilitated course?
For the facilitated groups we ask for a minimum of 8 participants, however we can run them with less participants. If you have a group of educators who are interested in joining you, we put together your very own Facilitated Science of Reading Course with an instructor and schedule times to meet the needs of your group.
You can also sign up for our Facilitated Course for January-June 2023 here.
Do you accept international teachers?
Yes, we do accept international teachers for our course. The course does have an Ontario focus but the science and resources can be used for English reading and writing development anywhere in the world.
What grade is the Science of Reading course geared towards?
While the course is geared towards Kindergarten – Grade 3, it is useful for educators up to Grade 8. Understanding the building blocks of reading, assessment and instructional resources for these foundational skills and reading and writing interventions, can be applied across all grades.
I am looking for some more information about the classroom connections portion of the online course. Are all the connections similar to the demo module or do they get more specific in practical classroom implementation?
As the course progresses, there are many specific practical classroom connections provided.
These include a list of activities and assessments that can be implemented in the classroom to target different reading and writing skills. We have organized this in a way that is simplified for the educator, explaining the target skill, the implementation strategy, grouping recommendations and activity duration. For assessments, we have also compiled a list of different assessment tools that can be implemented in the classroom by the teacher, that complement the activities and targeted skills discussed. In later modules we also discuss how to transition your classroom to align with the Science of Reading all while utilizing resources you may already have. For example, we show the connection between DIBELS scores, PM Benchmarks, DRA, Fountas & Pinnell and others to help guide teachers through student grouping and instructional decisions.
Our goal is to provide all educators who take this course with practical skills, tips, tricks, activities and assessments that they can implement in the classroom immediately. For those taking the facilitated course, live meetings with our course instructors will also take place where these conversations can delve deeper.
How long does the course take to complete?
On average each module takes 30 minutes to 1 hour to complete. Some teachers take longer as they explore the additional readings and resources. The asynchronous option is self paced so you can spend as long as you need on it within your 1 year of access.
Is there a time limit to complete the course?
You will have 1 full year to complete the course and access the content.
Would this be a good course that would teach me how to assess the specific needs of individual children as well as choose and teach the material to meet their needs?
The course is geared towards classroom teachers, and includes discussion of small group and individual needs. The foundational understanding of the science is paired with assessments, activities, further reading and additional resources. Most of the assessments are done at the individual level, and specific activities to target areas of need can individually, as a small group or with a whole class.
Can I get reimbursed by my school or school board for the course?
Each school and board have different parameters for what they will reimburse. However, we provide you with a purchase receipt and a certificate of completion that you can submit to your school if they reimburse for a teacher’s individual learning expenses.
Can I get credits for taking your course?
A report from Deloitte (2020) shows that investing in children’s literacy is a key dimension of building a stronger and more equitable Canada for tomorrow. One million Canadian children under the age of 15 are estimated to have below-grade-level literacy skills. 27 percent of kids start Grade 1 without some of the early developmental skills they need to learn to read.
If you’re reading this, it’s probably because you’re considering enrolling in The Science of Reading.
You’re questioning if this is going to be another boring training with zero results.
We promise you that’s not this course.
We leave nothing out when it comes to providing you with the tools and strategies you need to achieve bigger teaching results.
Unlike other courses that offer unnecessary upgrades and add-ons, we provide you with everything you need to succeed.
With our comprehensive approach, we make it easy for you to implement evidence-based teaching strategies that will transform your classroom.