Full course description
General Program Information
This professional learning session focuses on translating foundational Science of Reading knowledge into effective classroom practice through the implementation of the essential components of reading: phonemic awareness, phonics, fluency, vocabulary, and comprehension. Using KDE’s Literacy at a Glance, participants will examine what high-quality instruction looks like for each component and how the components work together within a comprehensive reading block. Educators will analyze instructional practices, materials, and assessment data to determine whether instruction is aligned to student needs and grounded in evidence-based practice. This session emphasizes instructional coherence and appropriate use of data to support strong Tier 1 reading instruction for K–3 learners.
Objectives
· Explain the purpose and instructional role of each essential component of reading (phonemic awareness, phonics, fluency, vocabulary, and comprehension) and how they work together to support skilled reading.
· Identify what high-quality instruction looks like for each component by using KDE’s Literacy at a Glance descriptors to distinguish strong instruction from common misapplications.
· Analyze classroom practices and instructional materials to determine which essential components are being addressed, which are missing, and which may be over- or under-emphasized.
· Use assessment data appropriately to inform instruction within the components, including matching instructional focus to student need rather than relying on one-size-fits-all approaches.
· Describe how the essential components are implemented within a comprehensive reading block, including the roles of whole-group, small-group, and intervention instruction.
Intended Grade Level:
Primary (K-2), Intermediate (3-5)
Intended Discipline:
Reading and Writing
Intended Audience:
Classified, District Personnel, Other Professional, Principal, Teacher
Eligible for EILA:
No
Kentucky Framework for Personnel Evaluation Measures:
Instruction (Connected to Instruction, Delivery of Service, Instructional Leadership)
Kentucky Professional Learning Standards:
Learning Designs, Outcomes
Session and Registration Information
Session Type:
Single Session
Session Location:
Not provided
Credit Hours:
6.0
Registration Deadline:
November 9, 2026 at 12:00 AM
How to Register:
https://cvent.me/02AEem
Additional Information:
Additional Services: Are you interested in bringing EPIC to your school or district for curriculum-based professional learning? Please reach out to us at epic@grrec.org.
Possible Costs: 250.0
Additional Information: 6 Hours EILA Approved
Registration includes lunch
Provider and Facilitator Information
Provider:
EPIC
Facilitator:
EPIC Staff
Professional Learning Specialists
Primary Contact:
Martha Tudor
martha.tudor@grrec.org
(270)563-2113
Disclaimer
The Professional Learning Bulletin Board was established in accordance with KRS 156.095 (8). It serves as a resource for educators seeking professional learning opportunities. Providers agree to use the characteristics of professional development as described in 704 KAR 3:035 in the design and implementation of learning to provide quality results for Kentucky's educators that lead to increased effectiveness. Posting information on the bulletin board by the department shall not be viewed as an endorsement of the quality of any specific provider or program.