


Empower Oklahoma Educators with Science of Reading Training
Equip Oklahoma’s educators (from new educators preparing to enter the classroom for the first time, to experienced educators looking to expand their skillset, or homeschool parents) with evidence-based literacy tools to not only meet Strong Readers Act mandates but also teach every child to read.
Master Literacy with Foundations of Reading:
A Crash Course
Evidence-based literacy training for Oklahoma’s 5,600 uncertified teachers, homeschool parents, and educators looking to expand their ability to teach reading effectively. Foundations of Reading: A Crash Course provides a slide presentation and accompanying PDF that

Aligned with Strong Readers Act Mandates:
Fully compliant with Oklahoma’s Strong Readers Act (SB 362, 2024), the course covers the five evidence-based literacy pillars—phonemic awareness, phonics, fluency, vocabulary, and comprehension—while eliminating discredited methods like three-cueing (guessing words from context, pictures, or syntax). It equips educators to meet the Act’s 2027–2029 mandates.

Practical Tools for Immediate Classroom Impact:
Practical Tools for Immediate Classroom Impact: Includes lesson plans, phonics activities, and links to free assessments to address literacy gaps, particularly for students with dyslexia (20% prevalence). Designed for educators looking to build their skills to help students become strong readers, these resources enable immediate, effective reading instruction, inspired by a parent and former emergency certified teacher's journey to support a child with dyslexia when schools failed.

Accessible and Flexible for Diverse Educators:
Offers self-paced, evidence-based training through a 24-slide deck and 50 page PDF, ideal for uncertified teachers, homeschool parents, and educators looking to grow their literacy skills. Available via a password-protected Wix portal, the course supports diverse learners, including English language learners and students with disabilities, addressing inequities where only 8% of students with disabilities read proficiently (NCTQ, 2023).

Oklahoma Strong Reader's Act Focused Instruction
Affordable Literacy Training for All Educators

Frequently Asked Questions:
Learn how Foundations of Reading: A Crash Course supports Oklahoma’s 5,600 uncertified teachers, homeschool parents, and educators addressing literacy gaps with evidence-based training.
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Is this compliant with the Strong Readers Act? Yes, Foundations of Reading: A Crash Course covers the five evidence-based literacy pillars (phonemic awareness, phonics, fluency, vocabulary, comprehension), avoids discredited three-cueing methods, and aligns with Oklahoma’s 2024 mandates (SB 362), ensuring educators meet state standards.
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Who is this course for? Uncertified teachers, homeschool parents, and educators needing literacy training to address gaps in their background, including support for students with dyslexia (20% prevalence, NCTQ, 2023), inspired by a parent’s journey to help a child when schools failed.
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How do I access the course materials? Purchase an individual license ($14/year) for instant access to the 24-slide presentation and 54-page PDF via a secure Wix portal, perfect for self-paced learning. (Or reach out for building and district prices.)
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Can I use federal funds to purchase? Yes, the course is eligible for Title II and ESSER funds, supporting professional development for educators and schools. Contact us for guidance on funding applications.
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What’s included in professional development (PD) sessions? 2-hour or half-day sessions (virtual or in-person) provide hands-on training with evidence-based literacy strategies for diverse learners, including dyslexia support, and include license access for schools or districts.
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What’s the subscription model? Starting September 1, 2025, the subscription ($4.49/month for individuals) offers monthly presentations and PDFs (e.g., phonemic awareness activities for dyslexia) and 1-hour Zoom office hours, including all Foundations of Reading materials for ongoing support.
