Empowering Kansas teachers to improve student literacy through evidence-based professional learning
The Kansas Department of Education is offering a comprehensive, no-cost professional learning opportunity to eligible Kansas educators who provide direct instruction to students struggling to read at any level.
Why is this needed in Kansas?
- The impact of COVID-19 has been pronounced among early learners, for whom development of reading and writing skills is critical to success in all subjects and later grades. As research indicates, students who are not reading proficiently by the end of third grade are four times more likely to not finish high school.
- Faculty from teacher preparation programs across the state value LETRS®. They are participating and integrating information into their programs.
Who is eligible?
Lexia LETRS® for elementary educators is approved for any Kansas educator at any level who provides reading instruction to students in an accredited public or private school and college/university faculty who teach literacy courses in a KSDE-approved teacher preparation program, including:
- Elementary general education teachers
- Special education teachers
- Title teachers
- ESOL teachers
- At-risk teachers
- Reading specialists/interventionists at any level
- Building principals
- Curriculum leaders
- Special education-related service providers (school psychologists, speech language pathologists, etc.)
- University faculty who teach literacy courses in Kansas teacher preparation programs
Lexia LETRS® for Early Childhood Educators is approved for any Kansas educator who supports early learning for children in pre-K programs, including:
- Preschool-aged at-risk (state pre-K 4-year-old at-risk) teachers
- Kansas Preschool Pilot (KPP) teachers
- Early Childhood Special Education teachers
- Head Start teachers who teach pre-K students
- District-funded preschool program teachers
- University faculty who teach early childhood literacy courses in Kansas teacher preparation programs
(NEW!) Lexia LETRS® for Administrators is for:
- District administrators
- District curriculum leaders
- Building principals
For more information and FAQs specific to the Kansas LETRS, visit the TASN web page.
LETRS® is accredited by the International Dyslexia Association®
NEW USERS
Reserve your spot now: register for LETRS!
Register for Lexia LETRS for Elementary Educators
Register for Lexia LETRS for Early Childhood Educators
Register for Lexia LETRS for Administrators
CURRENT USERS
Access your LETRS Account
For assistance, contact customer support:
800-507-2772 or
support@lexialearning.com
What is LETRS?
Developed by renowned literacy experts Dr. Louisa Moats and Dr. Carol Tolman, LETRS (Language Essentials for Teachers of Reading and Spelling) is a flexible literacy professional learning solution based on the science of reading. LETRS provides educators and administrators with deep knowledge to be literacy and language experts in the science of reading by teaching the skills needed to master the fundamentals of reading instruction—phonological awareness, phonics, fluency, vocabulary, comprehension, writing, and language.
Dr. Randy Watson
Building a solid foundation in early literacy skills is critical to a child’s long-term academic success. This is one of the many reasons the Kansas State Board of Education has placed such a high priority on early literacy. By investing in early literacy training for our educators, we are investing in the future success of each Kansas student.
Louisa Moats, Ed. D.
Teachers are the most important factor in student success. Informed teachers can
explain language to students, including sounds, spellings, and word meanings that might
be confusing. They use lessons based on reading science and understand the process of
learning to read and write. Research proves it. Science matters.
Questions about LETRS Professional Learning?
Looking for FAQs? Questions about what is included? Need more information about how to view your assessment scores? Want to learn more about Bridge to Practice Activities?
Go to Help CenterQuestions about the Kansas LETRS Science of Reading Course?
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Laurie J. Curtis, Ph.D.
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