How it Works | Online Tutorials | Group Learning | Classroom Practice

Comprehensive Knowledge Base
The online component utilizes text, graphics, video and audio to provide teachers the latest research on how children learn to read:

• Instructional strategies and techniques
• Research-based student assessments
• Illustrative case studies
• Using data and diagnostic assessment to inform instruction
• Strategies for teaching the Five Big Ideas of Reading Instruction

Within each module teachers choose learning activities relevant to their individual professional development needs.

User-Friendly Technology
The online learning format also facilitates the exchange of documents and announcements from administrators and coaches, and provides a link to personal journals, discussion boards, FAQs, references material, and a glossary. The online component is intuitive to navigate and has been designed for all levels of expertise. For teachers unfamiliar with online technology, VoyagerU builds capacity by training teachers to use the online format.

Supporting Program Materials
All Reading Academy participants receive print materials containing core summary content from the online program, including collateral to support classroom learning activities and assessment measures.