LETRS® teaches the skills needed to master the fundamentals of reading instruction--phonological awareness, phonics, fluency, vocabulary, comprehension, writing and language.
LETRS® training consists of self-paced, asynchronous online learning, reading from participant manual, and classroom application activities estimated to require between 22-27 hours per volume (approximately 2 hours/week). Additionally, teachers required to participate in 4 full days of Implementation Training distributed throughout each year.
Southwest Plains has received funding approval to provide two new workshops beginning in the 25-26 school year. Each will require 4 days of in-person training which are spaced out over the course of the school year. Seating is limited for each location listed below.
SWPRSC in SUBLETTE*
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* only a few seats left
NKESC in OAKLEY
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REGISTRATION DEADLINE is MAY 23 or until all seats are filled
REGISTRATION FEE & COST:
Kansas ESSER funded LETRS® provides for training, materials & online course access FREE OF CHARGE to educators in KSDE accredited public & private elementary schools or who provide reading instruction to students struggling to read at any level.
There is an Administrative Fee of $25/person for each required Implementation day payable to SWPRSC to cover food & beverages.
COLLEGE CREDIT:
Southwest Plains partners with MidAmerica Nazarene University (MNU) to provide optional graduate level college credit for the LETRS® training program. Volume/Year 1 consists of Units 1-4. Volume/Year 2 consists of Units 5-8.
For each Unit, there are two initial credit options: 1) Independent Study x 1.0 credit (self-paced unit work of required readings, online tests, bridge-to-practice activities); 2) Implementation Training x 0.5 credit (required, in-person work day with LETRS® trainer). Each half credit is $45; each full credit is $90. Each initial credit (regardless of length) requires the completion and submission of a Reflection Paper.
KSDE PASS RATE REQUIREMENTS: Educators must score 80% or above on both the Volume 1 and Volume 2 Post-Tests of LETRS for Elementary Educators in order to meet training requirements to attain the Seal of Literacy. Each volume consists of four units. Educators may score less than 80% on the individual sessions and unit exams but not on the two volume post-tests.
For additional information, see: Science Of Reading Licensure Requirements