Graduate Courses

We offer three graduate-level courses in literacy teaching for credit and noncredit:

• Systematic Teaching of Phonics and Spelling in the Primary Classroom (Grades K–3); offered in the Fall, Spring, and Summer
• Introduction to Guided Reading in an Effective Literacy Program (Grades 3–8); offered in the Summer  
• Introduction to Guided Reading in an Effective Literacy Program (Grades K–2); offered in the Summer
• Cost, registration, and cancellation deadlines  

Systematic Teaching of Phonics and Spelling in the Primary Classroom (Grades K–3)
Course Number: EEDUC 6039 section 30

This course will take an in-depth look at the teaching of phonics in a primary classroom. It focuses on the nine critical areas of phonics and spelling learning as well as the role of letter-sound relationships in the reading and writing process.

This course is offered twice over the next year:

Topics include:

• Techniques for teaching how letters and words work
• An overview of 100 minilessons for primary classrooms
• Role of phonological awareness in learning to read and write
• How to use students' reading and writing to assess phonics and spelling knowledge
• Comprehensive spelling system for grades 1–4
• Designing and planning effective word study center activities
• View a sample syllabus if you are interested in taking this course for credit [Word doc];
  syllabus is subject to change

An Introduction to Guided Reading in an Effective Literacy Program (Grades 3–8)
Course Number: EEDUC 6045 section 30
Summer 2013: July 22–26, 2013; 8:00 am–3:50 pm
 
This course is an in-depth look at how to use guided reading in an intermediate/middle classroom. It focuses on observing and analyzing reading behaviors for effective instruction as well as understanding the parts of a guided reading lesson and how each element helps students become more effective readers.

Topics include:

• Improving student achievement through effective small group instruction
• Building an understanding of the reading process
• Learning how to choose and introduce appropriate books for guided reading instruction based on assessment data
• Learning how to group students dynamically for guided reading instruction
• Identifying characteristics of fiction and nonfiction to teach a variety of genres effectively
• View a sample syllabus if you are interested in taking this course for credit [Word doc]; syllabus is subject to change

An Introduction to Guided Reading in an Effective Literacy Program (Grades K–2)
Course Number: EEDUC 6047 section 30
Summer 2013: July 29–August 2, 2013; 8:00 am–3:50 pm
 
This course takes an in-depth look at how to use guided reading in the K–2 classroom. It is based on Irene Fountas and Gay Su Pinnell's book Guided Reading: Good First Teaching for All Children.

Topics include: 

• How to use leveled books
• How to assess a student through the use of Running Records
• How to match books to a student's reading level
• How to organize and manage your classroom during the guided reading lesson
• How to incorporate shared reading, read aloud, independent reading, and literature discussion into the primary classroom
• View a sample syllabus if you are interested in taking this course for credit [Word doc]; syllabus is subject to change

Cost
You may take any of these courses for noncredit, or two or three graduate credits.

• Noncredit Rate: $695 per course
• Graduate Credit Rate: $900 per credit
• Discounts: Lesley University offers a 10% discount off of the graduate credit rates for Lesley Alumni, Cambridge, Massachusetts residents, Cambridge Public School teachers, and senior citizens 55 and older. Inquire about discounts with Student Accounts when you register for courses for credit. The Center for Reading Recovery and Literacy Collaborative offers a 10% discount for noncredit registrations for those who work in an active Literacy Collaborative school and for Literacy Collaborative District Trainers. Learn how to receive the Literacy Collaborative Network Discount [pdf].

Registration
Noncredit Registration  

• Download and submit a noncredit registration form [pdf], contact the Center at 800.999.1959 x8424, or email crrcourses@lesley.edu or
• Register online for Systematic Teaching of Phonics and Spelling, Grades K–3
• Register online for Introduction to Guided Reading, Grades K–2
• Register online for Introduction to Guided Reading, Grades 3–8
• Cancellation deadlines for noncredit registration:
  • Intro to Guided Reading, Grades 3–8: July 5, 2013, 5:00 pm
  • Intro to Guided Reading, Grades K–2: July 12, 2013, 5:00 pm
  • Phonics: July 19, 2013, 5:00 pm
  • If you cancel your registration in writing by the above deadlines, you will receive a refund, minus a $50 processing fee
   

Graduate Credit Registration
 
Step 1: Register with the Center for Reading Recovery and Literacy Collaborative.

• Register online for the course you want to take (see online registration links above for each course)
• For "Registrant Type", select "I plan to register for graduate credit"
• Your fee will calculate as $0 in Regonline until you register with the Office of the University Registrar

Step 2: Register for the course with the Lesley University Registrar's Office.

• New students submit a credit registration form [pdf] to the Office of the University Registrar. Indicate the course number and the number of credits you are taking. Mail credit registration form to: Office of the University Registrar, Lesley University, 29 Everett Street, Cambridge, MA 02138 or fax to 617.349.8717.
• Returning students can log onto LOIS to register.
• Questions? The Office of the University Registrar is located on the third floor of University Hall, 1815 Massachusetts Avenue in Cambridge, Massachusetts. To contact the Office of the University Registrar, phone 617.349.8740 or toll free, 800.999.1959 x8740, or email registrar@lesley.edu.

Step 3:Pay for the course via your LOIS account or the Office of Student Accounts.

• New students must pay for the Institute at the Student Accounts Office with a check or credit card.
• Returning students may pay for the Institute via their LOIS account under the "Pay My Bill" link.
• If you would like to use a voucher, you must take the course for credit. Original vouchers must be submitted to the Student Accounts Office at the time of registration. Please read the policies printed on your voucher or located on the intranet:  Student Accounts Office under Payment Options.
• Questions? The Student Accounts Office is also located on the third floor of University Hall, 1815 Massachusetts Avenue in Cambridge, Massachusetts. To contact the Student Accounts Office, phone 617.349.8760, or email studentaccounts@lesley.edu.