Alaska LETRS Science of Reading Professional Learning Courses

Empowering Alaska teachers to improve student literacy through evidence-based professional learning

As part of the Alaska Reads Act (HB114), the Alaska Department of Education and Early Development (DEED) is excited to support evidence-based literacy instruction focused on the science of reading. Alaska educators have the opportunity to enroll in the state-funded Alaska LETRS Professional Learning courses at no cost to them or their school.

Through this course of study, educators develop evidence-based foundational knowledge and skills to deliver explicit instruction that positively affects systematic change in literacy outcomes. These impactful courses are based on Lexia® LETRS® (Language Essentials for Teachers of Reading and Spelling), Lexia® LETRS® for Administrators, and Lexia® LETRS® for Early Childhood Educators. The LETRS courses meet the educator qualifications requirement of the Alaska Reads Act.

Alaska’s Department of Education and Early Development is recruiting educators from across Alaska for upcoming LETRS training cohorts. Trainings for classroom educators, administrators, and early childhood educators began on a staggered basis in June 2022. 

Before applying for this FREE professional learning opportunity, please carefully read the General Information and participant commitment related to Alaska’s LETRS training program.

Who is eligible to register?

 Any K—6 Alaska educator is eligible to apply.

LETRS for Early Childhood Educators is designed for educators and staff who support early learning for children birth to kindergarten entry. Alaska is providing this training, free of charge, to all who serve children in an early childhood setting. We encourage community partners, university faculty, CTE educators, and students to join this training and be a part of our early learning initiative. Participants will learn best practices for developmentally appropriate, evidence-based routines and instruction impacting the delivery of playful, purposeful instruction essential for the development of early literacy skills. If you are an early education lead, this course is for you.

LETRS for Elementary Educators is for educators who are teachers and administrators of K—6 students including general education teachers, special education teachers, principals, and anyone who plans for, supervises, or teaches reading. Alaska is offering this course free of charge to all Alaska K—6 Alaska educators.

LETRS for Administrators is designed for literacy coaches, principals, and administrative leaders who are making the shift to best practices in literacy instruction and who want to support their teachers on their science of reading journey. If you are an administrator, this course is for you.