Teaching Reading to Adults Mini-Cohort–Accepting Applications until September 11, 2026!!

The Teaching Reading to Adults mini-cohort focuses on what evidence-based reading instruction (EBRI) is, how to assess adult learners in each of the 4 essential components of reading, and strategies for teaching EBRI. This professional development activity takes place over 16 weeks and involves completing a self-paced, online course via Canvas and attending live webinars for a robust learning experience for participants.

Structure:

• 2 co-facilitators
• September through December asynchronous coursework
• 4 synchronous webinars over 16 weeks
• 24 CEUs and $200 stipend for completion

The Outcomes

Upon completion of this mini-cohort, you will be able to:

• identify the four essential components of evidence-based reading and articulate their interrelationships
• identify diagnostic assessment tasks for each of the four essential components of reading and use results to select materials and inform instruction.
• select-level-appropriate approaches and activities for teaching the essential components to adult learners.
• be a more skillful and reflective instructor of evidence-based reading

Interested in participating?

• This mini-cohort is usually offered once a year; find the current FY27 application on the Applications page. The application deadline is September 11, 2026.
• If no cohort is currently being offered, FY27 Teaching Reading to Adults is also available as an asynchronous, self-paced course.