This graduate course provides elementary educators supporting students reading at K-2nd grade levels with research-based practices for delivering differentiated, small group structured literacy instruction. 

The course embeds pre-planned lessons from the Decoding Duo series that are designed to accompany the Dandelion Launchers decodable books.

*Graduate credits can be purchased for an additional $150 through Gordon College. Enrollment information will be emailed

Course Outline

Module 1: Introduction to Key Ideas from “The Science of Reading” Research (2 hours self-guided)

Module 2: Effective Components of the ELA Block including Use of Explicit Instruction (2 hours self-guided)

Module 3: Utilizing Data to Plan Targeted Small Group Instruction (2 hours self guided)

Module 4: Delivering Small Group Structured Literacy Routines using Decoding Duos and Dandelion Launchers

Live Session (7 hours) - Choose ONE training from the following dates:

• May 11, 2023: Waltham, MA (Lunch Included)
• June 20th (NORFOLK teachers)
• July 12, 2023: Lowell, MA (Lunch included)
• Additional Summer Dates TBA

Module 5: Planning Your Practicum (2 hours, Live Virtual, September 26, 2023, 3:30 - 5:30pm) 

Module 6: Plan & Deliver 3 Practicum Lessons (9 hours, self-guided)

Module 7: Feedback and Next Steps (2 hours, Live Virtual, November 14, 2023 3:30-5:30)

Two complimentary Decoding Duo manuals, including all lesson materials, are included in the cost of the trainings.