Online Courses for Teachers

Targeted Instruction and Interventions with Reading Strategy Groups

(Grades K-5) / Flex Course

PDI Course Number: 131T02 / UCSD Course Number: EDUC42267

Course Description

Are you searching for new and innovative ways to target reading instruction and interventions? If so, look no further because reading strategy groups are specifically designed to do just this. Strategy groups are a type of small group instruction which enable teachers to target specific reading skills that particular groups of students need, regardless of their independent reading level. This online course for teachers begins by discussing the elements and benefits of reading strategy groups. Since strategy groups are based on assessment, the course delves into a variety of assessment types and approaches. Throughout the course, teachers learn how to use research-based best practices to choose strategies, books, and activities for before, during, and after reading. Teachers will also learn specific reading strategies for working with English language learners and those who struggle with reading. Teachers will learn how to build students’ stamina and engagement as they work to become successful, independent readers. Teachers will learn the importance of relying on the science of reading as they work with their students across all areas of reading. By the end of this continuing education course, teachers will feel more confident and successful in their quest to embed best practices into their own small reading strategy groups. This online professional development course is worth 3 ⅓ semester units/5 quarter units (50 hours of training) from University of California San Diego (UCSD) Division of Extended Studies. For detailed information on receiving university credit for your PDI professional development course, visit our credit page.

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"I feel the content of this course was very informative. With each assignment the reading that was provided was excellent. I learned so much from each section. I found all the reading provided to be very helpful." - Kristen Porter