Foundations of Literacy Success: A 3-Part Series for SLPs and Educators

Together, these courses form a comprehensive roadmap to literacy success—grounded in evidence, filled with actionable strategies, and designed to empower both professionals and students. Learn how to identify and support the foundational skills that make reading and writing possible—so every learner can thrive.

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Strong literacy skills are built layer by layer—and this series gives you all the essential building blocks. Across three research-based courses, you’ll explore how executive functioning, phonological awareness, and phonics each play a critical role in helping students become confident readers and writers.

From brain-based foundations to ready-to-use intervention strategies, you’ll learn how to connect these core components to your daily practice. Perfect for SLPs, educators, and specialists supporting students from early language learners to upper-elementary readers, this series bridges theory and application so you can make an immediate impact.

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Phonological Awareness in Practice: Building the Foundation for Literacy

Phonological awareness is the foundation of literacy. In this training, you’ll learn why it matters, which skills have the greatest impact on reading and writing, and how to seamlessly integrate them into your lessons. Walk away with research-based strategies you can use immediately to strengthen decoding, fluency, and spelling.

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Corey PollardM.S.

How to Teach Phonics for Reading and Spelling Success

Phonics instruction is more than just sounding out words; it’s the foundation for fluent reading and accurate spelling. In this training, you’ll learn the full phonics progression, see how to apply patterns from sounds to connected text, and walk away with research-based strategies and classroom-ready tools for lasting literacy impact.

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Corey PollardM.S.

Executive Functioning: The Hidden Foundation of Literacy Success

Executive functioning is the hidden foundation of literacy. In this training, you’ll learn how skills like goal setting, regulation, attention, planning, and reflection directly impact students’ ability to read and write. Discover practical strategies for embedding EF into your lessons to build stronger, more independent learners.

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Corey PollardM.S.