Research-Based Strategies for
Teaching Reading to Struggling Readers
and English Language Learners
Professional Development
Learn how Reading Horizons can boost student success:
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When students fall behind in reading, they rarely fall in sync—creating a complicated web of needs for their teachers to navigate. However, even though struggling students get stuck at different skills and levels, they all need the same type of instruction. Reading Horizons Professional Development Trainings empower teachers with proven strategies for clearly explaining each skill needed for reading success—while engaging students in the research-based best practices of effective reading instruction. Upon completing this training, teachers are prepared with strategies to address the needs of struggling readers and English Language Learners of all ages and ability levels.
Preview a few of the skills taught in the training with this short overview:
Available Training Options:
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Reading Horizons Professional Development Package
This package is the standard professional development option for implementing Reading Horizons. This package includes one day of hands-on, in-person instruction in either the Reading Horizons Discovery® or Reading Horizons Elevate® course. Attendees will be familiarized with the importance of the method, instructed in the basic framework of the program, and participate in games and activities to become familiar with what the students experience. The single day of training is paired with annual site access to the Reading Horizons Online Professional Development Course. The course includes six in-depth, virtual training modules corresponding to the six chapters in the Reading Horizons program. The modules are accessible year-round on Reading Horizons Accelerate™.
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Reading Horizons Online Professional Development Course
The Reading Horizons Online Professional Development Course consists of six virtual training modules corresponding with the six chapters of the Reading Horizons program plus one introduction module. The six core content modules begin with a pre-test to determine depth of instruction, explicit instruction and practice in the content, practice and application, classroom observation videos, and a posttest to assess understanding. The modules are completed sequentially for instruction but can be reviewed in any order after completion of each module. A certificate of completion is provided when the modules are complete. Licenses are renewed annually.
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Reading Horizons Coaching
This coaching provides on-site observation and training conducted by a Certified Workshop Instructor for the reading coach/facilitator and teachers who have adopted the Reading Horizons method. Coaching ensures proper implementation of the program, especially during the first year of instruction. The time can be “tailored” to the institution’s needs.
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Learn how our approach empowers teachers with strategies for teaching reading to struggling readers & ESL students:
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