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.

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)
• July 12, 2023: Lowell, MA (Lunch included)
• Additional Summer Dates TBA

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

Please indicate on the enrollment form which manual you would prefer. 

1. Decoding Duo Manual 1 for Dandelion Launchers 8a - 11b

OR

2. Decoding Duo Manual 2f for Dandelion Launchers 12a-15b