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Empowering South Carolina educators to improve student literacy through evidence-based professional learning

The South Carolina LETRS Science of Reading Professional Learning Courses will provide sustained and job-embedded professional learning about the science of reading, at no cost to selected educators and leaders. These impactful courses will be based on Lexia’s LETRS® (Language Essentials for Teachers of Reading and Spelling) literacy professional learning. LETRS is based on the science of reading, which teaches the how, what, and why of literacy acquisition to improve instructional practice and impact long-term systemic change in literacy instruction. LETRS for Administrators equips instructional leaders with the knowledge, science, and tools to implement and sustain a successful literacy initiative.

LETRS is accredited by the International Dyslexia Association®

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The South Carolina LETRS Science of Reading Professional Learning Courses are part of the state's comprehensive plan to apply millions of dollars in federal relief to improve student literacy. The LETRS course of study gives teachers and administrators the skills they need to teach language and literacy to every student, even those with reading challenges like dyslexia.

More About the SC LETRS Journey

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.

What South Carolina participants are saying about LETRS

“[LETRS] is a gift, and not just a mandate.”

“I have three postgraduate degrees, and this by far has been the best training I have ever had as an educator.”

“[LETRS is] the piece we've been missing in instruction.”

“[T]his is my 20th year in education, so I've done a lot of... professional development, but as far as teaching and learning goes, this is probably the best thing I've ever done.”

“After the second [LETRS full-day] session, my teachers were ready to throw out what they were doing and immediately start implementing… best practices that were being taught through the study of LETRS.”

“[LETRS] is powerful enough that you know what you're doing is not working and you need to make some changes right then.”

Ellen Weaver

State Superintendent of Education

Knowledge is power, and I’m so grateful for the new sense of empowerment LETRS is providing for educators across the Palmetto State! Newly equipped with evidence-aligned tools in their toolbox, our teachers are sharing exciting stories of learning transformation in their classrooms. South Carolina native, Dr. Mary McLeod Bethune once said, “The whole world opened to me when I learned to read.” This is the gift we seek to give every student in our state, and we won’t stop until we accomplish that life-changing mission!