First date would be Tuesday, January 14th from 4-5 p.m. Some topics we would love to discuss are The Changing Role Of The School Librarian, Artificial Intelligence In The School Library, Collection Development and Selection Policies, Makerspaces, Collaboration, Library Renovations, READesigns and Reorganizations.

Introducing The Reading Institute's Science of Reading 15-hour Microcredential - a new, innovative professional learning experience authored by Dr. Katie Pace Miles, professor of early literacy at Brooklyn College. This course was designed with current and aspiring educators in mind, and ties reading science theory and research to authentic classroom practice. This course is organized into eleven modules - 10, one-hour primary modules, and one additional 5-hour extension module, totaling 15 hours of coursework. Each primary module contains video content that blends subject matter expertise with example instructional practices from real classrooms. Primary modules also contain engaging checks for understanding and supplemental resources to extend learning. The extension modules includes articles and readings to extend learning on all primary topics. Course Content Scope Module 1: Introduction: Why Are We here? Module 2: Science of Reading Theory Module 3: Oral Language, Phonological Awareness, and Phonemic Awareness Module 4: Orthographic Mapping, Phase Theory, and Phonics Module 5: Phonics, Part 2 Module 6: Fluency Module 7: Vocabulary Module 8: Comprehension Module 9: Writing Module 10: Literacy and Neurodivergence Module 11: Articles and research to extend learning on primary module topics, with a specific focus on NYS While most of our 15 hour courses have a $50 cost, this course is only $25. You will also earn the Reading Institute's Microcredential in The Science of Reading. The 10-hour Science of Reading Intro Course was authored by Katie Pace Miles, Ph.D., Associate Professor & Director of the Advanced Certificates in Reading Science at Brooklyn College, City University of New York (CUNY), Co-Founder & Principal Investigator of CUNY Reading Corps, and Founder & President of The Reading Institute.