Comprehensive Literacy Solutions for Arizona
Keys to Literacy is an approved provider of PD in Arizona and is ready to partner with schools and districts for professional development to meet the AZ K-5 Literacy Endorsement Training requirements.
Are you looking for a training course that meets the requirements for the 90-hour, Arizona K-5 Literacy Endorsement Training, Part B only, Dyslexia Designee Training, or Certification Deficiency options? Keys to Literacy is an approved provider of training for this professional development.
About the K-5 Literacy Endorsement Training (K-5 LET):
This 90-hour training course is required for K-5 classroom teachers, K-3 early childhood educators, interventionists, literacy coaches, and special education teachers. The training must include completion of Part A and Part B (45 hours each), and must be completed by July 1, 2028. In addition to completing an approved course, a Foundations of Reading assessment taken through ADE must be passed. To learn more, visit the ADE website or click here for an ADE video about K-5 LET.
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Course Format Options for Completing the Parts A and B Requirement:
Schools and districts have a choice of format for completing our course that meets both the Part A and Part B requirements:
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Facilitated Online Course: combines 52 hours of online courses with 15 hours of virtual-live meeting facilitated by a Keys trainer, plus 24 hours of independent work.
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Virtual-Live or Live-Onsite Training: combines 66 hours of live course delivery (12 days), plus 24 hours of independent work.
About the Part B Only Requirement: AZ ADE has approved a Keys to Literacy asynchronous, online option for completing Part B only. This option combines our Keys to Beginning Reading and Understanding Dyslexia courses into a single, 45-hour course.
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Individuals can click here to register for this course titled AZ Keys to Beginning Reading and Understanding Dyslexia, Part B K-5 Literacy Endorsement ($449). A Certificate of Completion can be accessed at the end of the course once the full course has been completed.
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Schools and districts that would like to register multiple educators should contact Keys to Literacy.
Please note that Keys to Literacy does not have an asynchronous online option for Part A of the K-5 Literacy Endorsement requirement. You will need to complete an approved Part A course from another vendor. Click here to see the vendor list.
About the Dyslexia Designee Requirement: Are you looking for a training course for the Dyslexia Designee Training required by the Arizona Department of Education? Keys to Literacy is an approved provider of training for this professional development. Every Arizona school serving K-3 students must identify at least one teacher who is responsible for receiving approved training in 1) URD: Understanding and Recognizing Dyslexia, 2) I: Reading Instruction, and 3) II: Intensifying Instruction. Keys to Literacy was approved by ADE to provide training for all three requirements.
Format: Combined Asynchronous Online Courses
Our approved Dyslexia Designee asynchronous online courses meet the UD (Understanding Dyslexia), I (Information About Reading Instruction), and II (Intensifying Intervention) requirements. About the courses:
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Understanding Dyslexia: Arizona Dyslexia Designees: 6 hours; meets the UD requirement. Individuals can click here to register for the course ($105).
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Arizona Approved Reading Instruction for Dyslexia Designees – Keys to Beginning Reading: 39 hours; meets the I and II requirements. Individuals can click here to register for the course ($349).
Note that at the end of each course, you can download a certificate of completion that can be used as proof of the Dyslexia Designee requirements.
About the Certification Deficiency: If you have a certification that includes a deficiency in 1) phonics and 2) dyslexia, and you need a course to fulfill that deficiency, the AZ Keys to Beginning Reading and Understanding Dyslexia, Part B K-5 Literacy Endorsement listed above can also be used as follows:
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For standard professional Early Childhood and Elementary certificates, you can complete the Keys to Literacy Part B courses (45 hours) listed above and combine them with Part A (45 hours) from another vendor. Parts A and B will meet your phonics and dyslexia certification deficiency AND meet your K-5 Literacy Endorsement requirements.
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For standard professional Middle Grade, Secondary, and all Special Education certificates, you can complete the Keys to Literacy Part B courses (45 hours) listed above. This will meet your phonics and dyslexia certification deficiency without the need to add a Part A course.
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Primary Services:
We offer a range of services, including PK-12 evidence-aligned professional learning and coaching for educators; comprehensive literacy audits and literacy leadership coaching; and partnerships with institutions of higher education. Together, we can help you create the knowledge, systems, and structures required to support critical literacy work.
Literacy Audits
Comprehensive Literacy Audits; Systems & Structures for Implementation of MTSS.
Professional Learning
PK-Grade 12 Literacy PD & Coaching, Certified Facilitator Training
Instructional Leadership
Literacy Leadership Institutes & Coaching
Higher Education
Innovative Partnerships with Institutions of Higher Education
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From leadership development that strengthens systems & structures to professional learning & coaching tailored for PK-12 educators, we offer practical, evidence-based training that delivers results for all learners.
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