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Everything a teacher needs to build strong readers — a full Science of Reading course, a resource-packed literacy portal, and materials you can put to work tomorrow.

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Science of Reading / Structured Literacy Course

Deepen your knowledge of the practices that promote student success. Through these self-paced modules you’ll bridge emergent and later literacy skills, master the essential skills and subskills, learn the correct scope and sequence, and collect engaging activities for learners of all abilities.

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The ESFC Literacy Portal

Designed to empower educators with the tools for effective literacy instruction:

  • Evidence-based practices — detailed guides to proven instructional practices at the heart of literacy development
  • Supplemental resources — activities and printables for whole-group and small-group settings
  • Scope and sequence — a well-structured path through every essential literacy skill
  • Skill demonstration videos — practical examples of each skill in action
  • Literacy resources — extra opportunities and further study for teachers
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The K-6 Literacy Portal practices page
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Emergent Literacy Portal (Birth–5)

Early literacy practices, family activities, and printables for the youngest learners.

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Literacy Portal (K–6)

Seven evidence-based practices, 59 videos, and 150+ resources for K–6 classrooms.

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Self-Paced Modules

Free self-paced courses on Structured Literacy and Language Comprehension — relaunching soon.

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