Professional Development Opportunities

The NC ACCESS Program is providing leadership development opportunities for all NC charter schools. You don’t need to be a subgrantee to take advantage of this investment in the development of charter school leaders, teachers, and staff across North Carolina. All development opportunities will be free to attendees, but space is limited. Jump to the PD offerings below.

**Registration Closed**

The Office of Charter Schools in collaboration with the NC ACCESS Program has committed to partnering with Lexia Learning to provide charter school leaders and teachers the opportunity to engage in LETRS training. The NC ACCESS Program will sponsor over 200 charter school teachers and 100 charter school administrators to participate in the trainings beginning in September 2022. This type of unique opportunity does not come around often. We are fortunate to have funding support from the NC ACCESS Program to provide this tailored training program for a limited number of K-5 charter teachers and administrators. The main goal of this program is ultimately to improve outcomes for your students and set you and your school on a path to greater success. Don’t miss this chance to take part in a transformative experience that may not come around again soon.

Why LETRS®?

Now more than ever, opportunity gaps caused by interrupted learning have made proven, research-based solutions a top priority for educators. The pandemic has only further intensified the gap and shined a light on the need for more individualized student support and instruction. As school leaders look for solutions that will accelerate learning for all of their students, many are turning to the science of reading. And while teachers are the most essential factor in student success, only about half of teaching institutions effectively prepare teachers for literacy instruction. Teaching reading requires a deep understanding of the processes and science behind it. LETRS is the professional learning program rooted in the science of reading that empowers teachers. LETRS for educators is an investment in teachers' literacy knowledge and professional practice. Teachers gain essential skills to master the fundamentals of literacy instruction required to apply and transform student learning. https://www.lexialearning.com/solutions/science-of-reading

LETRS® for Early Childhood Educators

LETRS® For Early Childhood Educators provides deep knowledge of literacy instruction for the youngest learners. The more children know about language and literacy before they begin kindergarten and first grade, the better equipped they are to succeed in reading and beyond.

LETRS® for Administrators

LETRS® for Administrators is for district and school administrators and their leadership teams. Intended to complement the LETRS professional learning course, the program teaches administrators about the what and why of the science of reading and gives them the knowledge of systems, implementation science, and sustainability that they need to implement a successful literacy initiative. Administrators learn how to assemble and collaborate with their school leadership team, manage goal setting, develop assessment plans, and make effective data-based decisions.

What is the Office of Charter Schools offering?

• We have 200 teacher training slots for K-5 teachers, including online participant materials and a 1-year print license. Up to five teachers per school will be allowed to register for the Fall 2022. If there is a demand, we will offer the program again.

• 50 teacher training slots outlined above will be reserved for designated priority registrations. Join the information session outlined below to see if your school qualifies for priority registration.

• Additionally, we have 100 administrative training slots for K-5 principals, including all participant materials.

• We have a list of charter schools who have already registered and paid to participate in LETRS training through a DPI registration. Unfortunately, those schools will not be able to transfer from their current paid program to this program.

For more information about LETRS® training, please visit:

• NCDPI website to review the state’s program training documents. (*Please remember, this specific program for charters is separate from existing DPI trainings. Please use this for resources only.)

• LETRS training from Lexia Learning

Check back regularly for additional development opportunities!