There are three components of early literacy; print
awareness, phonological awareness and oral language. This session will focus on print
awareness. Participants will use and
understand foundational print awareness skills, identify print rich books, and
learn how to facilitate print awareness during oral read aloud sessions. An overview of the “STAR” (Sit Together and Read) program will be provided. Use ST Code 10079954 in OCCRRA.
Two Graduate Credit Hours: Must attend all sessions scheduled for the 2019-2020 school year. Participants will need to submit certificate of attendance as well as a reflection on which strategies they implemented in the classroom for each session to Annette
[email protected].
Course Credit Option:
One or two Graduate Credit Hours are available through Ashland University. In order to receive credit, you must contact Alice Doyle prior to your attendance at the first components of literacy session. Alice will provide you with information on how to register for the course credit option.
One Graduate Credit Hour: Must attend at least 3 sessions that equal or exceed 12.5 hours of face to face training time. Participants will need to submit certificate of attendance as well as a reflection on which strategies they implemented in the classroom for each session to Annette Gross[email protected].