This professional development session focuses on systematic instruction for K–5 literacy, including how a clear scope and sequence supports sequential skill development. The facilitator will define and model cumulative instruction and explain its role in strengthening retention and transfer with a focus on students who struggle to read. The session also highlights scaffolding as an essential support, with practical examples that demonstrate how to adjust modeling, prompts, and practice to meet learners’ needs while maintaining instructional rigor. 

Key Focus Areas:

Overview and definition of systematic instruction

An overview, definition, role, and importance of cumulative instruction

The role, use, and importance of scaffolding for struggling readers 

Current research supporting the use and importance of systematic and cumulative instruction

*Participants will receive Two Professional Development Hours completion of this course.

Requirements for Completion and Certificate:

• Complete viewing of enforced video

• Complete attached handouts

• Minimum 80% score on course test 

• Complete end-of-course evaluation

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**The PD hours listed represent the estimated time it will take to complete this session.