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In this HYBRID professional development experience, participants will take their reading practice to the next level by joining other likeminded K-5th grade educators in an in-depth literacy institute focused on aligning small group instruction to the science of reading. HCPS educators in this institute will benefit from training through the University of Florida Lastinger Center for Learning, earning 30 explicit reading points for receritfication. Participants must attend and apply all sessions of the institute for course completion.

Program Highlights:

• Collaborative Learning with Live, Virtual, and Face-to-Face Sessions
• Asynchronous Self-Paced Learning with Online Modules through the Flamingo Learning Platform
• 30 explicit reading points for recertification

Requirements:

• Be a kindergarten through 5th grade literacy teacher (literacy leader, coach, or other resource teacher). 
• Complete all 6 modules of self-paced asynchronous learning through the Lastinger Center Flamingo Learning Platform by December 1, 2025.
• Attend all virtual and face-to-face sessions of the institute with your cohort.
• Apply strategies and skills within the classroom throughout the 2025-2026 school year.

Hybrid Institute for Fall 2025 Cohort 8A:

This course consists of a combination of virtual sessions, a face-to-face session, asynchronous self-paced work through modules in Flamingo Learning, and application at your school site. Participants must attend ALL of the following sessions if enrolled:

• Session 1 - Monday, September 29: 4:00-7:00 pm Virtual Session over Zoom 
• Session 2 - Tuesday, September 30: 4:00-7:00 pm Virtual Session over Zoom 
• Session 3 - Thursday, October 2: 4:00-7:00 pm Virtual Session over Zoom 
• Session 4 - Saturday, October 4th: 8:00 am - 4:00 pm Face-to-Face Session @Lamb Elementary

Upon registering for this course, you will:

• Be added to a Canvas course to coordinate your learning experience. The Canvas course includes directions for joining the virtual sessions through Zoom.
• Receive an email from the University of Florida Lastinger Center for Learning with directions for accessing the Flamingo Learning Platform. Follow the directions in Canvas and Flamingo Learning to begin completing your self-paced modules in order to build background knowledge. Be sure to check your "Other" inbox in Outlook for the emails if you do not see them. 

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