Mastering Literary Foundations
A new dynamic two day on-site professional learning institute grounded in the science of reading.
Join us for a dynamic, hands-on institute designed for literacy program leaders, educators, tutors, and out-of-school time providers. The Oakland Literacy Coalition’s Mastering Literacy Foundations offers an immersive two-day professional development experience grounded in the Science of Reading and focused on practical, evidence-based strategies for effective literacy instruction.
Participants will deepen their understanding of reading development and structured literacy by exploring research-backed routines and techniques that can be immediately applied in one-on-one and small group settings.
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Learning Outcomes
MASTER
Master the core elements of effective literacy lesson planning, with a focus on fluency, comprehension, and foundational skill development.
COLLABORATE
Collaborate with peers to reflect, set instructional goals, and refine practice through shared insights.
PRACTICE
Practice high-leverage, evidence-based instructional routines to boost student engagement and reading success.
SUPPORT
Leave with ready-to-use planning tools and resources to support seamless classroom or program integration.
Testimonials
“It gave me a much stronger understanding of how foundational literacy skills fit together.”
“The pacing, modeling, and hands on practice was highly effective – how incredible to bring people of multiple career fields together for a shared goal.”
“The content was clear, practical, and immediately applicable to my work.”

