Science of Reading Supports
Helpful SOR Resources
- Literacy Endorsement Memo from IDOE
- IDOE 3rd Grade Reading Data
- Keys to Literacy FREE Literacy Endorsement Training
- Literacy.io offers FREE evidence based PD
- Science of Reading FREE Modules
- HQCM Advisory List-Reading k-5
- HQCM Frequently Asked Questions
- Curriculum Guidance Updated 3/23
- Curriculum Review Downloadable Workbook
- Word Reading Resources List from IDOE
- Top 5 Resources to Get You Started
- Decodable Text Sources
Region 8 is happy to be able to leverage our buying power for you!
We are offering the following discounts for our member schools and districts to support your professional growth in core reading instruction, based in Science of Reading principles. We are able to do this by forming cohorts from smaller districts to leverage the lowest cost. Prices below reflect the 2024 list prices.
If you are interested in having your district or school join a training cohort, please email Cindy McKinney at cmckinney@r8esc.k12.in.us
Orton-Gillingham Virtual Training through IMSE The prices below are based on cohorts of at least 30. Cohorts are formed by combining needs of multiple districts. | |||
Type of Training | Number of Days | List Price | Region 8 Discount |
5 | $1500.00/person | $1350.00/person | |
5 | $1500.00/person | $1350.00/person | |
IMSE’s registration process allows for teachers to choose the training dates that work best for their schedules. Each district can determine if they want to set specific dates for their teachers to be trained or allow teachers to choose their own dates. Click HERE to view the IMSE training calendars. NOTE: You will be issued one voucher per teacher you pay for, they are redeemed directly through IMSE. | |||
If you will be using with non-readers, take the Comprehensive Plus course If you will be using with readers, take the Morphology Plus course | |||
LETRS Volume 1 OR 2 Virtual Training through Lexia Learning The prices below are based on cohorts of 20 participants. Cohorts are formed by combining needs of multiple districts. | |||
Type of Training | Number of Days | List Price | Region 8 Discount (includes delivery costs) |
4 (spread out over school year) | $2399/person outside of cohort | $1200/person | |
2 (back to back, we would schedule for summer of 23) | $6000 flat fee for up to 40 admin plus $164/person for materials | $325/admin, based on a cohort of 40. Cost will increase with lower numbers of participants | |
LETRS training is distributed throughout the school year. Our dates this year were in early August, October, January and March. There are two volumes so this is actually a two-year commitment to training to receive the full program training. Click HERE to view the estimated training times. NOTE: These trainings are not transferable once a teacher has initially accessed the materials. | |||