The Science and Joy of Reading: Literacy in Elementary Libraries
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Course Details![]() July 23-August 13, 2025
![]() Half-Day Online Course + 3-Week Workshop
![]() 12 Credit Hours
About This CourseLearn to support early literacy by integrating the science of reading into your elementary library. Live sessions via Zoom: Asynchronous Workshop: School librarians and staff can better support early literacy development if they first understand the latest research regarding literacy instruction. This course will start by providing foundational information on the science of reading and the foundational big six literacy skills and competencies alongside a discussion of the role of school libraries in literacy development. You will then learn how to integrate literacy skills into engaging library programs and leave with practical ideas for how to support and partner with teachers in your school. Learning outcomes coming soon! Program to be announced soon! This is an online course with a half-day of live, online speaker presentations and an asynchronous 3-week workshop and will include:
*Note: You do not have to complete the asynchronous work during these three weeks; it will be open to you for six months. However, the feedback from facilitators will only be available from July 23-August 13. Expected time commitment If you attend or watch the recordings of all live sessions and participate fully in the asynchronous workshop, you'll spend approximately 4 hours per week on this course. You'll earn 12 hours of PD credit and a Library Journal certificate of completion. On-demand access All live guest speaker sessions are recorded and available on-demand for six months following the initial broadcast as a part of your purchase. Certificate of completion Complete the course and earn 12 professional development credit hours. We provide a certificate that is emailed to you. Accessibility All guest speaker sessions feature auto captioning and are made available on demand after the initial broadcast. Please email course-support@libraryjournal.com upon registration if you require any special accommodations and we will make our best efforts to facilitate them. Support For support with online courses, please contact course-support@libraryjournal.com. Speakers to be announced soon! Discounted rates are available for a limited time only. Secure your tickets now to lock in the best price.
Group Rates We offer discounts for groups of 3 or more. Request Discounted Group Pricing For support with group purchases, please contact groupsales@libraryjournal.com. |