Online Self-Paced Modules

Our series of K-2 and 3-8 modules provide a solid introduction to the components of a responsive, comprehensive literacy framework.

Contact us at osulc@osu.edu about purchasing modules.

Primary (grades K-2)

The K-2 Comprehensive Literacy Framework Online Professional Learning Series has been designed by Literacy Collaborative Trainers at The Ohio State University. This ten module series is designed to enhance the content of the professional text Responsive Literacy: A Comprehensive Framework (Scharer, 2018). Co-Authors Jenny McFerin and Shelly Schaub share their expertise and experience with you in this interactive professional learning experience.

Each K-2 Module is approximately 1.5 hours in length which includes instruction, reading, and application (Total 15 hours of modules). The set of modules is purchased as one set for $1,500.00 per person with 90-day access from date of purchase.

Included primary modules

  • Interactive Read Aloud
  • Shared Reading
  • Reader’s Workshop: Independent Literacy in Grades K-1
  • Reader’s Workshop: Transitions to Reading Workshop in 2nd Grade
  • Guided Reading: An Overview (Part 1)
  • Guided Reading: Data-Driven Teaching (Part 2)
  • Interactive Writing
  • Writer’s Workshop: An Overview (Part 1)
  • Writer’s Workshop: Focusing on the Writer (Part 2)
  • Phonics, Spelling, and Word Study

Required text for K-2 modules

Recommended texts for K-2 modules

Intermediate and middle level (grades 3-8)

Intended as an overview of responsive literacy practices, this series of sessions offers professional learning modules that may be viewed alongside other registered colleagues or independently at your leisure. Each 2½-hour module is $250 per registrant with 90-day access from date of purchase.

Interactive Read-Aloud

This 2½ hour module will support teachers in developing understandings relative to the teaching and learning within the practice of Interactive Read-Aloud. Included will be a focus on the purpose and rationale, along with building the reading process with prompting language to facilitate strategic thinking as readers co-construct understandings relative to texts. This professional learning module allows time for brief reflection throughout the session.

Reading Workshop

This 2½ hour module will support teachers in developing understandings relative to the teaching and learning within Reading Workshop. Included will be a focus on Book Talks, Reading Minilessons (including the first 30 days of school), Independent Reading, Writing about Reading, Conferring with Readers, Book Clubs, and Share Time. Guided Reading will be touched on, but will be developed within a separate training. This professional learning module allows time for brief reflection throughout the session.

Writing Workshop

This 2½ hour module will support teachers in developing understandings relative to the teaching and learning within Writing Workshop. Included will be a focus on Author Talks, Writing Minilessons (including the first weeks of school with planting seeds in writer’s notebooks), Conferring with Writers, Guided Writing, and Share Time. This professional learning module allows time for brief reflection throughout the session.