Back to Basics: Reading Foundations™ is a professional learning course designed to strengthen educators’ understanding of the essential foundations of effective reading instruction. The course examines the core skills that support reading development, including phonemic awareness, phonics, fluency, vocabulary, and comprehension, while emphasizing the importance of explicit, purposeful, and developmentally appropriate instruction.
Participants explore practical approaches for identifying student needs, strengthening foundational literacy skills, and helping learners become more confident, independent readers.
Through guided learning, application, and reflection, educators reconnect with the fundamental principles of reading instruction and develop strategies that can be applied across diverse learning environments.
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IMPORTANT: YOU MUST ENROLL WITH THE PARTNERED ORGANIZATION AND PAY ALL REQUIRED FEES BEFORE PURCHASING UNITS THROUGH ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½.
Number of Units: 1.0 graduate level extension credit(s) in semester hours.
Who Should Attend: This course provides continuing education for Healing Waters Global Learning Institute Participants.
ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½ – Graduate-Level Extension Credit Information
The ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½ partners with this program to offer graduate-level extension credit(s) in semester hours through the Credit Validation Program. To earn units, participants must register for and successfully complete coursework through the external program provider.
Credits earned through ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½’s Credit Validation Program are widely accepted by many school districts and universities across the United States for purposes such as license renewal, required professional development hours, short-term skill building, salary advancement, credentialing, and potential advanced degree pathways.
These units do not apply toward a master’s or higher degree program at the ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½; however, they may be transferable to advanced degree programs (e.g., MA, EdD, PhD) at other institutions that accept external graduate-level credits.
Participants are responsible for confirming acceptance, transcript requirements, deadlines, and applicability of units with their employing district or intended institution prior to enrollment.
If you would like to purchase Continuing Education Units (CEUs) instead of ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½ Graduate-Level Extension Credit (GLEC), CEU participants will receive a Confirmation of Completion Letter documenting the CEUs earned, which can be downloaded and provided as a PDF for professional records.
Directions to Enroll for Credit
1. Enroll in this course:
Step 2: Complete the Course Participate fully in the course through the partner organization and complete all required assignments, activities, and assessments. (Some courses, specifically DoDEA courses, may require participants to purchase units before the course ends; please check the enrollment window for details.)
Step 3: Register for University Credit After confirming your registration with the partner organization and completing your program, return to ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½’s website.
If this course displays Request Information, it means the course is either not yet open for enrollment (please check the enrollment dates) or enrollment has already closed. If enrollment has closed, you may still contact the organization directly to see if they will accept a late enrollment or if the course will be offered again in the future.
Step 4: Partner Organization Submits Grades After you finish, the partner organization will submit your final grade to ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½.
Step 5: Receive Your Transcript No further action is needed. Once your grade has been processed, ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½ will issue an official transcript reflecting your earned university credit. Transcripts are mailed to the address listed in your ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½ student account.
Transcript Process: Once we receive your certificate of completion, we will begin processing your transcript. Participants are responsible for ensuring that their mailing address is accurate and up to date in their ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½ student account to avoid delays in transcript delivery.
Transcript Delivery Timeline:
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