DETAILS

Date: Register anytime between August 21, 2026 - August 20, 2027
Course #:  EDIA 516
Instructor:  Janelle Thompson (janelle@growprofessionally.com)
Number of License Renewal/Graduate Credit Hours: 1
Registration Deadline: Last day to register is Friday, August 20th 2027 by 5:00 p.m.

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Big News! ISEA Graduate Credit is Back—and Better! 

Ready to take the next step in your professional development? We've just launched an exciting partnership with Upper Iowa University to bring back Graduate Credit for ISEA Academy courses!

This collaboration provides two major wins for you:

  1. More Affordable: We've successfully negotiated a lower cost per Graduate credit hour! Invest in your education without breaking the bank. (The new rate is in the "Fees" section at the top of the page.)
  2. A Head Start on Your Degree: A select group of your ISEA Academy courses can now count as elective credit in an Upper Iowa University graduate program. Get credit for the professional learning you're already doing! (Don't forget to check with your program advisor for all the details!)

Important Note for Graduate Credit: To be eligible to receive Graduate credit through Upper Iowa University, you must possess a bachelor's degree from an institution that its regional accreditation association recognizes.

 

 

Get ready to dive in! This is your opportunity to enroll in a self-paced, one-credit, four-week course that is entirely on your schedule!

Once your registration is processed, look for an email from your instructor packed with everything you need to know. As soon as you get those instructions, you're ready to begin! 

Remember, you have the entire 4 weeks to complete all your assignments, discussions, and the final project. It's flexible, but the clock is ticking!

Don't miss out! The deadline to register for License Renewal or Graduate credit is Friday, August 20, 2027 by 5:00 p.m.  Secure your spot today!

 

 

Course Description:

Do you want to dive deeply into the Science of Reading? In this course, "Scarborough's Reading Rope: Unraveling Language Comprehension Strands," participants will explore the components essential for developing proficient language comprehension skills. The course will focus on background knowledge, vocabulary, language structures, verbal reasoning, and literacy knowledge, each playing a crucial role in fostering comprehension. The participants will leave this course ready to implement the Science of Reading in more depth. They will walk away having specific strategies to teach each of these components of the Language Comprehension strands as Hollis Scarborough describes as she articulates how students become proficient readers.

Learning Objectives:

Upon completion of this course, participants will be able to:

  • Background Knowledge: Participants will discover the significance of prior knowledge in connecting new information with existing schemas, enhancing comprehension and engagement with texts across various subjects.
  • Vocabulary: The course will emphasize strategies for expanding vocabulary knowledge, including morphology and academic language. Participants will learn how a robust vocabulary enriches comprehension.
  • Language Structures: Understanding sentence structures, grammar rules, and syntax will be highlighted to improve comprehension of complex texts.
  • Verbal Reasoning: Techniques for analyzing and synthesizing information from spoken and written language will be explored, enhancing critical thinking skills essential for deeper comprehension.
  • Literacy Knowledge: Participants will delve into the broader aspects of literacy, including genres and text features to develop an understanding how this supports a reader’s comprehension.




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**Important Information for You**
Please read through as these are Frequently Asked Questions in which answers can be found within this page.

1. The instructor will email you once your class registration has been processed and forwarded to him with information on how to get started in the class:

  • Emails regarding this class will come from the instructor, Janelle Thompson, with this email address: janelle@growprofessionally.com;
  • Be sure to check your junk/spam/clutter folders-mailboxes in case the email isn't recognized as a known mail; and
  • If you are using a school email address, many schools have their network security filters set up to push unknown emails directly to spam and you will not even see it; if this is the case you will need to either talk to your IT department and request emails with the email address be allowed through or let us know you want to use a different email address.

2. The Tabs at the top of the registration page have important additional information regarding this class:

  • The Syllabus gives information of what will be expected of you in the course. Generally it will include course policies, rules and regulations, required texts, and a schedule of assignments; and
  • The ISEA Official Transcript page tells you how to access your transcript once the class has ended.
  • The Cancellation Policy is important so you know how to cancel if you need to and how refunds are handled.
  • The ISEA Official Transcript page tells you how to access your transcript once the class has ended.

WHEN

August 21, 2026 – August 20, 2027

PLANNER

REGISTER FOR THE TRAINING SESSION TODAY!