83%
of early childhood teachers say they are not very familiar with the science of reading and only
28%
feel they are very prepared to help children build early literacy skills
Bring Science of Reading Theory Into Practice
Increase early childhood educators’ confidence and their ability to deliver high-quality, impactful language and literacy instruction. The six units in the certification are designed to help teachers
- gain foundational knowledge on science of reading,
- build the foundation for reading skills,
- apply theory to classroom practice,
- obtain actionable guidance through coaching, and
- build a comprehensive portfolio for certification.
What’s Included
Live & On-Demand Courses
Ensure teachers are incorporating the essential elements children need to succeed as readers with on-demand and live courses that are IACET accredited, CEU-bearing, and count toward the CDA.
Classroom Application
After diving into on-demand and live courses, incorporate best practices and techniques from the science of reading into your classroom and track your progress along the way.
Dedicated Coaching
Connect and apply what you have learned in your science of reading training with the support of a dedicated coach. Whether you choose to work with a coach in a small group, 1:1, or in open office hours, we are here for you.
Professional Learning
Community
Build your unique science of reading training portfolio of learning and engage with a large community of early childhood educators to further build your practices and learn together with and from your peers.
Journal and Portfolio
Development
A journal and portfolio will document teachers’ learning and provide them a place to interact, share examples of what they have learned, and get direct feedback from their coaches.
More Reasons to Love The Early Literacy Certification
Comprehensive Approach
Our approach includes both literacy and language, not just a singular focus on reading.
Real Classroom Application
The heavy emphasis in the program is to put into practice the theory and research of the science of reading.
Dedicated Coaching
Unlike most programs, our certification offers the dedicated support of a language and literacy coach throughout the two-year program.
Accredited Partner
Teaching Strategies is IACET-accredited, and the certification includes CDA- and CEU-bearing courses and is aligned to literacy professional development & training requirements.
Professional Development Plus
The certification is part of our broader Professional Development Teacher Membership which offers over 400 hours of courses, an educator community of 80K, and much more.
FAQs
The certification provides 50+ hours of coursework and 30+ hours of application that includes CEU-bearing on-demand courses, live teaching events, classroom application, dedicated coaching, a professional learning community that includes forums, 24/7 access to a language and literacy coach and expert, and a trackable journey.
No. Any early childhood educator will benefit from the certification program.
Yes. Both the in-program full and 2-day sessions cater to the unique focus as it relates to The Creative Curriculum and GOLD.
Yes. The program will count towards the hours needed to earn your CDA.
You’ll have a dedicated coach who will work with you throughout your certification. How you work with that coach is flexible: meet with a coach in open office hours with all certification participants, in small groups with other educators, or 1:1 with your coach.
How you complete your certification is up to you. You can choose to complete it over 2 years or accelerate to a shorter timeframe.
