Core Course Offerings
While our courses are comprehensive in nature, we have designed them to be modular, allowing Maine SAUs to select specific 4- to 6-hour modules based on their needs. This flexibility ensures that educators can access targeted professional learning that addresses their specific areas of focus within the Science of Reading framework.
Our comprehensive course offerings aligned with Maine DOE:
Keys to Beginning Reading (KBR): Our flagship IDA-accredited K-5 course covers all essential components of structured literacy, including phonological awareness, phonics, fluency, vocabulary, oral language, and comprehension.
Keys to Early Writing (KEW): Evidence-based writing instruction for K-2 with special emphasis on foundational skills and development.
Keys to Content Writing (KCW): Evidence-based writing instruction for grades 3-5 with a focus on using writing as a tool to strengthen comprehension and written expression.
Understanding Dyslexia (UD): Professional learning on dyslexia characteristics and research-based approaches to effectively support students with language-based learning differences.