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Research shows that learning to read does not happen naturally. Students need explicit, systematic instruction in foundational literacy skills including phonological awareness, phonics, fluency, vocabulary, oral language, and comprehension. When these essential components work together, students develop the skills needed to become confident, capable readers.
This pathway helps educators understand the Science of Reading and apply evidence-based practices that strengthen early literacy development, close learning gaps, and support long-term academic success.
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Early literacy instruction shapes a student's academic future. This pathway empowers educators with the knowledge, strategies, and confidence to provide the explicit, evidence-based instruction that helps every child become a successful reader.
