YOU MUST COMPLETE THIS COURSE NO LATER THAN AUGUST 31, 2018.  PARTICIPANTS HAVE TO REGISTER AND

PAY THE REGISTRATION FEE THROUGH VESI BEFORE STARTING THIS SESSION AT http://www.virtualeduc.com/direct_accounts/index.php?uid=8.  VESI’s phone number is 800-313-6744. 

This course will focus on learning to read, reading to learn, and an introduction to reading assessment.  As part of these two key areas of reading instruction, the five elements of effective reading instruction will be highlighted, including definitions, implications for instruction, and future directions.  These five elements include instruction in: phonemic awareness, phonics, fluency, vocabulary, and text comprehension.  Further, we discuss information on teacher preparation in learning about comprehension strategy instruction and reading instruction, as well as how to integrate computer technology into the classroom.  Additionally, the course will provide information on important assessment terms and definitions and will explore how reading assessment fits within federal mandated programs.  This analysis includes specific recommendations on 29 reading assessments.