LETRS: Language Essentials for Teachers of Reading and Spelling

LETRS^® (Language Essentials for Teachers of Reading and Spelling) professional development responds to the need for high-quality literacy educators. Developed by literacy expert Louisa C. Moats, Ed.D. LETRS provides the deep foundational knowledge necessary to understand how students learn to read, write, and spell—and why some of them struggle.

LETRS provides educators with a core understanding of language structure and helps them gain in-depth instructional information to complement their teaching practices. Rather than replacing the core basal reading program, LETRS brings deeper knowledge of reading instruction by addressing each component—phoneme awareness; phonics, decoding, spelling, and word study; oral language development; vocabulary; reading fluency; comprehension; and writing. This course of study:

• Builds a bridge between research and practice
• Cultivates knowledge about teaching literacy and language
• Develops teachers' ability to diagnose and overcome students' reading challenges
• Provides practical strategies that work for every type of learner
• Increases effectiveness of core reading and supplementary instruction
• Engages teachers with real-world application and interesting questions