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 GG-1 (MONDAYS): LETRS VOL. 1
| Session | Date | Time | Location |
| Kickoff (Recorded) | September 14th, 2026 | Recorded | Online |
| Online Check-In | October 5th, 2026 | 3:30 PM - 4:30 PM | Online |
| Unit 1 Face-to-Face Debrief Day | October 26th, 2026 | 9:00 AM - 4:30 PM | Bismarck & Minot |
| Online Check-In | November 9th, 2026 | 3:30 PM - 4:30 PM | Online |
| Unit 2 Face-to-Face Debrief Day | November 23rd, 2026 | 9:00 AM - 4:30 PM | Bismarck & Minot |
| Online Check-In | January 11th, 2027 | 3:30 PM - 4:30 PM | Online |
| Unit 3 Face-to-Face Debrief Day | February 22nd, 2027 | 9:00 AM - 4:30 PM | Bismarck & Minot |
| Online Check-In | March 8th, 2027 | 3:30 PM - 4:30 PM | Online |
| Unit 4 Face-to-Face Debrief Day | April 19th, 2027 | 9:00 AM - 4:30 PM | Bismarck & Minot |
Face-to-Face Session Location:
Bismarck Location:
CREA Training Room
1929 Washington St., Bismarck, ND 58501
Minot Location:
Location TBD
Online sessions:
Links to join online Zoom sessions will be shared prior to each session date.