Professional Development

The Reading Academy, designed by top reading experts, offers a dynamic professional development program combining online learning with face-to-face group interaction that fosters student achievement and teacher creativity. While the program is an ongoing educational opportunity, it is designed for integration into daily classroom activities so that teachers will see immediate student progress.

The New York State Education Department has endorsed the national reading goal that all children will be able to read independently and with fluency and understanding by the end of Grade 3.

"Well-prepared teachers are critical in making sure children learn to read," said Richard P. Mills, New York State Commissioner of Education. "Because reading is the gateway to success in school and in life, it is essential that teachers get the most effective instructional tools available and the support needed to use them. The New York State Reading Academy offers teachers the kind of professional development they need to help all children learn to read well."



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