Systematic and Explicit Phonics Instruction
Developed with expert contributor, Dr. Deborah Glaser, Reading Teacher’s Top Ten Tools. In this course teachers build their knowledge of effective phonics instruction aligned with the science of reading. This course provides teachers practical tools and develop their commitment to act in their classrooms to ensure all students have the support they need to become proficient readers.
- Cost
- 100% Free
- Time to complete
- 2 Hours
- Provides a
- Certificate of Training
Recommended for
- K-3
- Nonprofit staff and Volunteers
By the End of This Course You’ll Be Able To
- Learners will understand the characteristics of an effective systematic and explicit phonics program.
- Learners will gain a foundational understanding of English orthography.
- Learners will be able to name and explain the role of the instructional components of an effective phonics program.
Why It Matters
The most recent report from our National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP, 2019) showed that nationwide 66% of our 4th students scored below proficient in reading. The highest performing state showed 55% below proficiency. We know from decades of research how students learn to read, how to assess to identify those at risk, and what and how to teach so that the majority of our students can be successful, and systematic and explicit phonics instruction is a critical part of building literacy.
How it Works
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Learn at Your Own Pace
You don’t have to finish the course all in one sitting. In fact, we recommend you take this course a little bit at a time, incorporating what you’ve learned in the classroom.
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Earn IACET CEUs
In order to pass and receive IACET CEUs for this course, you will first need to complete all the lessons, then complete the end of course assessment with a score of 80% or higher.
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Free Guided Resources
As you go through a course, we’ll introduce you to free resources that will help you implement what you’re learning.
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Never Learn Alone
Have a question on what you’re learning in the course or how to use a resource? Reach out to the Cox Campus community for advice or to lend a helping hand to others.
Lessons
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Lesson 1
Phonics for Every Reader
Duration 18 minutesTeachers will understand the characteristics of an effective systematic and explicit phonics program. -
Lesson 2
Making Phonics Effective
Duration 26 minutesTeachers will understand the characteristics of an effective systematic and explicit phonics program. -
Lesson 3
Language Knowledge for Phonics Teachers
Duration 36 minutesTeachers will gain a foundational understanding of the English orthography. -
Lesson 4
Instructional Components
Duration 29 minutesTeachers will be able to name and explain the roles of the instructional components of an effective phonics program. -
Lesson 5
Phonics in Your Classroom
Duration 11 minutesTeachers will understand the characteristics of an effective systematic and explicit phonics program. -
Lesson 6
Systematic and Explicit Phonics End of Course Assessment
Duration 15 minutesIn this lesson, you will take the end-of-course assessment. You must score 80% or higher to pass the assessment and receive your certificate of completion.
Your Facilitator
Sara Quinn
K3 Content Specialist
Sara is a literacy specialist, curriculum developer, and artist who teaches some amazing kids at Westside Atlanta Charter School. She is a contributor to Rollins’ Content Development Team for online learning courses for Cox Campus.
Success Stories
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"I love the Cox Campus courses because I am able to log on at my convenience and learn a little more information to help me be a better teacher/caregiver and even a better parent."StaceyInfant/Toddler Teacher
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"I enjoy learning new ways to interact with children and to help them become the best they can be and be able to succeed in life to the fullest."SheriTeacher
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"I have learned so much to take back to my classroom. I’m using these learning experiences to help strengthen the language of each child and I see a difference each day in the children’s language."DeborahTeacher
FAQs
The Cox Campus is the digital outreach platform for the Rollins Center for Language & Literacy. Our team is composed of experienced teachers, early learning and language experts, neuroscientists, school leaders, speech language pathologists and authorities in adult learning and curriculum design to give all children access to the Science of Reading to change the odds for all children.
When you sign up for the Cox Campus, you'll get access to interactive, video-based courses, hundreds of free printable resources, virtual workshops and webinars from early childhood development experts, and a community of child-pacing professionals and families.
The Cox Campus is for all child-facing adults to work to improve child outcomes and positively impact learning. We have courses and content designed for educators, school district leaders, medical professionals, childcare providers, families, and more.
Everything on the Cox Campus is available at no cost – ever. Thanks to generous partner investments and grant funding, the Cox Campus creates online courses and resources for child-facing adults so literacy is a reality for every child.
All the resources and courses on Cox Campus are created based on the latest research and science in early childhood development. Childhood development experts at the Rollins Center for Language and Literacy at the Atlanta Speech School create all of the content based on strategies they implement in real classrooms.
New courses, resources, and teaching guides are released frequently. All of the content on Cox Campus is designed to help teachers, families, and community leaders with challenges they may be facing right now.
The Rollins Center, of the Atlanta Speech School, in some cases, may allow an instructor, facilitator, content editor or a subject matter expert or consultant with proprietary interests to conduct professional development activities at Rollins events, provided that appropriate disclosure of such interest is made. Disclosure of proprietary interest will be made on course material and at the beginning of the course/learning event, when applicable.
