The MN READ Act (enacted in July of 2023) requires districts and charter schools to provide teachers and instructional support staff who are responsible for teaching reading with training on evidence-based reading instruction.  LETRS: Language Essentials for Teachers of Reading and Spelling (Lexia) is one of the approved curriculum for this professional development opportunity.  

Throughout the '24/'25 school year, teachers will be participating in this professional development opportunity. The entire opportunity will require 51 hours of time:  27 hours of in-session training with a Local LETRS Facilitator (the instructor of this course), 16 hours of independent work time where participants will be applying new learning into their classrooms and the field and then 8 hours where they will meet virtually with the instructor and other participants monthly for 1 hour to discuss questions, share ideas, etc.  LETRS is a training course developed by literacy experts and will be delivered with fidelity and integrity to participants throughout their year-long experience.  All participants will be provided with required materials to successfully complete the program.