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Empowering K–5 educators to improve student literacy through evidence-based professional learning
As part of Missouri Read, Lead, Exceed, the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education is excited to support evidence-based literacy instruction focused on the science of reading. As part of this plan, up to 15,000 K–5 educators will receive the opportunity to enroll in a Lexia® LETRS® professional learning course at no cost to them or their local education agency (LEA).
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.
Participation is not required, but there are numerous benefits for participating. More than 9,000 Missouri educators have already participated!
Who is eligible for Lexia LETRS?
- All K–5 educators and administrators.
- LETRS professional learning is delivered through self-directed and guided learning models via an online learning platform, print manuals, and face-to-face or live online unit sessions.
- Missouri's RPDCs facilitate all unit sessions, led by Missouri literacy coaches who are certified LETRS facilitators.
Who is eligible for Lexia LETRS® for Administrators?
- District and school level administrators (principals, curriculum directors, superintendents) and instructional coaches who have completed LETRS for elementary educators (Units 1-8).
- LETRS professional learning is delivered through self-directed and guided learning models via an online learning platform, print manuals, and face-to-face or live online unit sessions.
- Lexia facilitators lead unit sessions.
Who is eligible for Lexia LETRS® for Early Childhood Educators?
- All public Preschool educators
- All public Kindergarten educators who have previously completed LETRS for Elementary Educators
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What is LETRS?
Developed by Dr. Louisa Moats and leaders in the field of literacy, LETRS teaches the skills needed to master the foundation and fundamentals of reading and writing instruction—phonological awareness, phonics, fluency, vocabulary, comprehension, and written language.
LETRS professional learning for elementary educators is an investment in teachers’ literacy knowledge and professional practice. Teachers gain essential knowledge to master the fundamentals of literacy instruction required to transform student learning.
LETRS for Early Childhood Educators professional learning provides deep knowledge of literacy instruction for the youngest learners. The more children know about language and literacy before they begin kindergarten and first grade, the better equipped they are to succeed in literacy learning and beyond.
LETRS for Administrators equips instructional leaders to create systems and structures in their schools and districts to achieve high levels of academic performance and growth in literacy.
Sarah Mwangi, Ed.D.
The knowledge our teachers have gained through LETRS has drastically increased their confidence and efficacy to teach reading and writing. So often in education, we look for the 'how' before we truly understand the 'why' and find ourselves chasing solutions without getting results. LETRS challenged our thinking and historical practices, but at the same time provided a great deal of clarity in effective reading instruction.
Louisa Moats, Ed.D.
Teachers are the most important factor in student success. Informed teachers can
explain language to students, including sounds, spellings, and word meanings that might
be confusing. They use lessons based on reading science and understand the process of
learning to read and write. Research proves it. Science matters.
Heather Knight
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LETRS is an outstanding professional learning course that provides teachers with in-depth knowledge of evidence-based research on reading development and instruction. This knowledge, put in the hands of skilled Missouri educators, is a long-term solution for increasing literacy outcomes for all Missouri students. I am confident that with this commitment to ensuring literacy instructional practices align with evidence-based reading instruction, we will soon see unprecedented success in literacy achievement throughout the state.
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