Getting Reading Right Paraeducator

Issued by Reading/Language Arts @Los Angeles County Office of Education

Earners of the GRR Paraeducator badge demonstrate understanding of the science of reading and elements of Scarborough's Reading Rope, The Simple View of Reading and structured literacy. Earners have the ability to support classroom teachers in the delivery of explicit and systematic reading instruction using small group and one-on-one instruction.

Type Learning
Level Foundational
Time Months
Cost Free

Skills

Lead small group reading instruction as directed by the teacher
Understand the elements of effective Tier 1 reading instruction
Work effectively with struggling readers utilizing a variety of multi-modal, evidence-aligned strategies

Earning Criteria

Actively engage in online professional development sessions on the science of reading and how to support teachers in the implementation of effective evidenced-based reading instruction in the classroom.