GWC 500-36 LETRS Cohort 1 Language Essentials for Teachers of Reading and Spelling Units 5-8

Description & Purpose of Event: *

To increase teacher knowledge around the components of oral language and vocabulary, comprehension, and writing.

Event Sponsor: *

Bismarck Public Schools

Event Contact Name: *

Tina Pletan

Position or Title: *

Literacy Coach

Event Contact Phone: *

(701) 214-8378

Event Contact Email: *

tina_pletan@bismarckschools.org

Event Location: *

Online

Event Start Date: *

Tuesday, June 1, 2021

Event End Date: *

Thursday, June 1, 2023

Objective and Outcomes: *

LETRS addresses four critical outcomes for effective literacy instruction: understanding the science of reading,
converting research to practice, enhancing teacher effectiveness, and transforming instruction. By understanding the
“why” behind science and evidence-based research, educators can effectively know how to aid students in learning
to read. LETRS professional learning is relevant and applicable and designed to be the cornerstone of a multi-year,
systemic literacy improvement initiative.

Resources/Course Materials: *

Volume 2 LETRS Manual

Attendance: *

Online Modules Completed

Evaluation and Evidence of Learning and Application: *

The facilitator will check the management system to view if participants have completed online modules.

Submission of Completion and Final Grades: *

Thursday, June 15, 2023