Science of Reading

The Science of Reading:
A Practical Approach for Educators

NYSUT ELT created this free, 30-hour course in direct collaboration with the New York State Education Department to give every educator in New York a strong foundation in evidence-based literacy instruction.

Across 10 virtual modules, you'll explore the core frameworks of reading science — Scarborough's Reading Rope, the Simple View of Reading, systematic phonics, and explicit instruction — and leave with practical strategies you can use in your classroom right away.

No cost. No travel. 30 CTLE hours toward your certification. And more than 95% of participants have rated the course a 4 or 5 out of 5.

YES! I'd like to register for this FREE course.

Why This Course Is Different

It's completely free, funded through a New York State grant as part of the governor's Back to Basics initiative. The curriculum was developed in collaboration with NYSED and aligned to the department's own standards. And it was built by the people who understand the profession best: classroom teachers, reading specialists, and literacy coaches at NYSUT's Education & Learning Trust — not a for-profit company or an out-of-state vendor.

Educators report implementing strategies almost immediately, gaining stronger instructional clarity, and feeling re-energized in their work.

Learn More

What Educators Are Saying

📅Upcoming Course Schedule:

All sections of The Science of Reading follow the same 10-module structure. Live synchronous sessions are held on Zoom; asynchronous modules are completed on your own time between sessions. Choose the section that fits your schedule.

Beginning Soon
Begins November

SOR-124
Begins October 13, 2026