Course Description:
This course will provide candidates with opportunities to demonstrate their
knowledge of methods and materials for teaching the science of reading.
This course is designed for candidates i to deepen their understanding of the
science of reading and its application in the classroom. The course emphasizes
the five essential components of literacy: phonemic awareness, phonics,
fluency, vocabulary, and comprehension. Through a blend of theoretical research
and practical application, candidates will develop, teach, and refine literacy
lessons that align with these core components.
This course was created based
on The Georgia Early Literacy Act (House Bill 538).
DATES: Online
Instructor: Dr. Toby Westmoreland
PLUs: 5
Cost: $350 (In Area)
$450 (Out of Area)
GaTAPP Students:
All GaTAPP students are
required to take this Foundations of Literacy: Building Awareness Course.
GaTAPP students who teach
elementary (P-5), middle school reading (4-8), or special education (P-12) must
also take Foundations of Literacy: Demonstrating Essential Knowledge.
TO PRINT OR REVIEW THE SYLLABI FOR
Foundations of Literacy-Demonstrating Essential Knowledge IT IS IN CANVAS
Submitting the registration form below will pre-register you for the course. Upon submitting this form, please mail a money order or cashier's check ONLY to the address below. PAYMENT MUST BE RECEIVED PRIOR TO BEGINNING THE COURSE. NO REFUNDS will be given. YOU ARE NOT FULLY REGISTERED UNTIL PAYMENT IS RECEIVED IN OUR OFFICE. WHEN PAYMENT IS RECEIVED YOU WILL BE PUT IN THE CLASS.
North Georgia RESA
ATTN: Donna Cox
489 Highland Crossing
East Ellijay, GA 30540
To pay with credit/debit card via PayPal, please send an email to
tanna.barnes@ngresa.org. There is a $15.00 processing fee that will be added to the $350/$450 registration fee.
For questions, contact North Georgia RESA Professional Learning Office at 706-276-1111.
