Are you looking for science of reading and writing professional development that meets the Reading Sufficiency Act (RSA) professional development requirement? Keys to Literacy is an approved provider. Click here to access information about Reading Sufficiency at the SDOE website. Click here to see Keys to Literacy courses on the approved provider list.

About the Science of Reading (RSA) Professional Development (PD) Requirement

Districts that receive $2500 or more in RSA funds must use at least 10% of their funds for PD on the science of reading. Districts must select one or more of the approved programs for this 10%. Funding may be used for most costs associated with a PD program, including registration for PD, payment of substitutes, stipends, travel, materials, and supplies. Train-the-Facilitator expenses can also be funded. The PD is for any staff members who work with students in Prekindergarten through grade 5 in the areas of reading or writing.

Which Keys to Literacy programs are approved?

The following PD courses are approved:

• Keys to Beginning Reading (all components of reading)
  • Grades K-5
  • Available in these formats: live onsite, live virtual, asynchronous online, hybrid online. A Train-the-Facilitator option is also available.
  • Click here to learn more about Keys to Beginning Reading
• Keys to Early Writing
  • Grades K-2
  • Available in these formats: live onsite, live virtual, asynchronous online, hybrid online. A Train-the-Facilitator option is also available.
  • Click here to learn more about Keys to Early Writing
• Keys to Content Writing
  • Grades 3-5
  • Available in these formats: live onsite, live virtual, asynchronous online, hybrid online. A Train-the-Facilitator option is also available.
  • Click here to learn more about Keys to Content Writing
• The Key Vocabulary Routine
  • Grades 4-5
  • Available in these formats: live onsite, live virtual, asynchronous online, hybrid online. A Train-the-Facilitator option is also available.
  • Click here to learn more about The Key Vocabulary Routine
• The Key Comprehension Routine
  • Grades 4-5
  • Available in these formats: live onsite, live virtual, asynchronous online, hybrid online. A Train-the-Facilitator option is also available.
  • Click here to learn more about The Key Comprehension Routine
• Advanced Word Study: Grade 4 and Beyond
  • Grades 4-5
  • Available in these formats: live onsite, live virtual.
  • Click here to learn more about Advanced Word Study: Grade 4 and Beyond

Why choose Keys to Literacy?

Keys to Literacy is a nationally recognized leader in the field of literacy professional development and our trainers have deep knowledge and experience about research-based, science-of-reading instruction practices. Our practical, approved courses help participants make connections to classroom instruction.

Graduate credit is available for several of these courses through University of the Pacific. Click here for more information.

Contact Us

To learn more about how our PD courses can support your school and district PD needs, please contact us. We will develop a customized plan that meets the needs of your educators!

Email: info@keystoliteracy.com

Phone: 978-948-8511