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Workshop NameLETRS For Early Childhood Educators (Cohort #1)
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Workshop Short DescLETRS (Language Essentials for Teachers of Reading and Spelling) for Early Childhood Educators is a professional learning program designed to equip pre-K and kindergarten teachers with the knowledge and skills to effectively teach early literacy. It focuses on building a strong foundation for literacy development, emphasizing oral language, print knowledge, alphabet learning, and writing skills.
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School Year2025-2026
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Category529 - Professional Development
SubcategoryCurric: Instructional Strategies
Provider529 - Professional Development
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Duration6.5 Hours
LevelSED CODES 1,2,3,4
Total Workshop Days1.0
Credit Hours6.50
Days To Bill1.0
Participants Must Attend All DaysYes
District Always Pays Participant FeeNo
Participant Approval NeededNo
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Workshop Full DescLETRS (Language Essentials for Teachers of Reading and Spelling) for Early Childhood is a professional development course designed to help early childhood educators lay the groundwork for successful reading instruction. Rooted in the science of reading, this training emphasizes the development of oral language, phonological and phonemic awareness, print knowledge, vocabulary, and emergent writing in young children critical building blocks for later reading success.
Participants will explore how early experiences with language and literacy shape brain development and future reading ability. They will also gain practical strategies for creating language-rich environments, engaging families, and supporting children at varying developmental levels. LETRS for Early Childhood empowers educators to deliver intentional, research-based instruction that fosters strong literacy skills from the very beginning.
Workshop AudienceThis training is ideal for preschool teachers, pre-K staff, and early intervention specialists committed to giving children a strong start in literacy.
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Workshop Objectives-Participants will identify the critical elements such as oral language, phonological awareness, print knowledge, and vocabulary that contribute to early reading readiness.
-Educators will learn and practice instructional methods grounded in the science of reading to nurture language development and early literacy in young children.
-Participants will explore ways to design and implement classroom routines, interactions, and activities that promote early language and literacy growth.
-Educators will examine how early interactions and environments shape the neural pathways involved in reading and how to leverage this knowledge in their teaching.
Assessment of LearningParticipants will be encouraged to implement LETRS strategies in their classroom and reflect on how those strategies were used and the impact it had on student learning during the in-person sessions.
Workshop Topics, Concepts & ResourcesLETRS, Science of Reading
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Submitted For Approval07/03/2025
Approved07/03/2025
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CTLE EligibleYes
Social Worker Continuing EdNo
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Alt Fee Per Participant823.53
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Workshop Id3109
Added ByJillian Putnam
BocesCattaraugus-Allegany BOCES
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Entry Date07/01/2025 14:04:16
Last Modified Date07/03/2025 14:12:24

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  • 1 Knowledge Students and Student Learning
  • 2 Knowledge of Content and Instruction
  • 3 Instructional Practice