Program: Educational Services - Professional Development
Location: CAIU Juniata Room (Enola, PA) [map]
Audience: Preschool, Pre-K, and Kindergarten Teachers, Reading Specialists, Administrators
Dates: 10/27/2026 to 4/8/2027
LETRS for Early Childhood is professional development for educators delivered in a blended learning format. This professional learning experience helps teachers understand the development of oral language, print knowledge, alphabet learning, and writing skills. It also provides the "why” and "how” of early literacy instruction across all domains: language, literacy, cognitive, motor, social, and emotional. This training uses a blended learning model with online activities, videos, and assessments across 10 course modules, plus 3 face-to-face sessions at the CAIU on 10/27, 1/21, and 4/8. Attendance at all in-person dates is required. Participants will also be asked to apply their learning to their classroom through Bridge to Practice activities in their own classroom setting. Although the training and support are free through the CAIU, participants are required to purchase their materials (online course access and book) directly through Lexia ($250 plus shipping). Ordering information will be emailed to registrants. Materials must be brought to the first in-person training date.