OBJECTIVE: LETRS® provides K-12 educators with an in-depth understanding of the science behind teaching literacy and gives them the background and depth of knowledge to teach language and literacy skills to every student. Designed to be the cornerstone of a multiyear, systemic literacy improvement initiative, LETRS® is the most respected comprehensive professional development course for instructors of reading, spelling, and related language skills.
Volume 1 of this professional learning series focuses on the following units:
AUDIENCE: K12 Educators
PRESENTERS:
DELIVERY: This series will be delivered as a combination of online and face-to-face sessions.
CREDIT: 2 per semester; total of 4 per year
Cost: $550 per person contingent upon receipt of grant funds
This series is offered over multiple sessions, with a mixture of online and face-to-face sessions.
Cohort JJ-1 (WEDNESDAYS): LETRS VOL. 1
| Session | Date | Time | Location |
| Kickoff | August 26th, 2026 | Recorded | Online |
| Online Check-In | September 16th, 2026 | 3:30 PM - 4:30 PM | Online |
| Unit 1 Face-to-Face Debrief Day | October 7th, 2026 | 9:00 AM - 4:30 PM | SEEC Training Room |
| Online Check-In | November 18th, 2026 | 3:30 PM - 4:30 PM | Online |
| Unit 2 Face-to-Face Debrief Day | December 9th, 2026 | 9:00 AM - 4:30 PM | SEEC Training Room |
| Online Check-In | January 13th, 2027 | 3:30 PM - 4:30 PM | Online |
| Unit 3 Face-to-Face Debrief Day | February 10th, 2027 | 9:00 AM - 4:30 PM | SEEC Training Room |
| Online Check-In | March 3rd, 2027 | 3:30 PM - 4:30 PM | Online |
| Unit 4 Face-to-Face Debrief Day | April 7th, 2027 | 9:00 AM - 4:30 PM | SEEC Training Room |
Face-to-Face Session Location:
SEEC Training Room
3170 43rd St. S. #103, Fargo, ND 58104
Online sessions:
Links to join online sessions will be shared prior to each session date.