Foundational Reading Skills Training

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ELAOK: Elementary

July 2025



Free Foundational Reading Skills Training for Oklahoma ELA Educators in Grades 4-8

Ashlock Consulting

An exclusive opportunity awaits you: a comprehensive, free training program focused on foundational reading skills, designed to empower you and transform your students' literacy journey.

What You'll Gain

This dynamic training, presented by Ashlock Consulting, consists of a series of engaging learning modules tailored to enhance your literacy instruction techniques. You'll explore:

  • Phonological Awareness
  • Phonics
  • Decoding
  • Structural Analysis
  • Vocabulary Techniques
  • Summarizing Techniques
  • Making Inferences

By mastering these essential components, you'll be equipped with the knowledge and confidence to support students who still need foundational reading skills.

Course Structure

  • Format: Asynchronous (online) modules
  • Duration: Minimum of 15 hours spread over the fall semester of 2025
  • Supplemental Meetings: Three mandatory virtual meetings held after school hours to solidify your learning (You pick which day works best for your schedule.)
  • Materials: A physical copy of the "Reading Strategy and Skill Resource with Knowledge Connections" book will be provided.

Additional Learning

Upon successful completion of the training, participants will be awarded a certificate and gain access to additional learning modules and resources to further their professional development.

Act Now!

Don't miss this chance to elevate your teaching skills and make a lasting impact on your students' literacy. Sign up today! Space is limited, but this opportunity will be available again in the spring semester.

Deadline: Register by July 25, 2025.

What Teachers Are Saying

  • "This training helped me know how to reach the lowest readers I have had since beginning teaching."
  • "My overall impression of the program is that it is outstanding and one that I have gleaned a plethora of information. I have already communicated some of the facts and ideas to my students."
  • "This was the most well-oiled series of Zoom sessions that I have ever been a part of. The information was presented well, was beneficial, and respected the time constraints."
  • "I really enjoyed the zoom sessions. They helped me stay on track with my material and solidify any areas of uncertainty. Thank you!"
  • "I loved seeing teachers from different schools, and hearing about what they were using in their classrooms. Jennifer Ashlock was very helpful and provided great instruction. I learned a lot of great new strategies to use with my students."

Over 120 participants have completed this course as of June 2025. Join them!

Questions? Contact Jason Stephenson, Program Manager of Secondary Education.