This course emphasizes the characteristics of effective decoding instruction—presenting both the foundational skills and the essential skills related to reading complex, multi-syllabic words.

• Use assessments to diagnose students’ decoding skills.
• Develop a systematic and explicit program for teaching students with decoding deficiencies.
• Practice and get feedback on targeted decoding activities and instructional techniques.

Course Objectives Course Components Research Base (PDF)

• Francie Alexander
• Phyllis C. Hunter
• Wendy Buchberg
• Linda Diamond