Reading Academies 11 FAQs
The Reading Academies 11 frequently asked questions page is intended to support Reading 11 districts and charter schools in the successful implementation of Reading Academies programs.
If you have any questions that are not addressed in the following sections, please send them to directly to our team at ReadingAcademies11@esc11.net.
General FAQ
- Who is required to take House Bill 3 (HB3) Reading Academies?
- When is the deadline for current educators to complete Reading Academies?
- Can Assistant Principals or Instructional Coaches attend?
- My teachers have attended previous Reading Academies. Can that count towards the HB3 Reading Academies requirement?
- If future teachers pass the new Science of Teaching Reading certification test, do they still have to attend the HB3 Reading Academies?
Who is required to take House Bill 3 (HB3) Reading Academies?
When is the deadline for current educators to complete Reading Academies?
Can Assistant Principals or Instructional Coaches attend?
My teachers have attended previous Reading Academies. Can that count towards the HB3 Reading Academies requirement?
If future teachers pass the new Science of Teaching Reading certification test, do they still have to attend the HB3 Reading Academies?
Implementation FAQ
- What implementation options can districts choose from?
- How long do participants have to complete Reading Academies?
- Will districts and charter schools be able to monitor participant progress in Reading Academies?
- What costs are associated with Reading Academies?
- What funds can be used to pay for Reading Academies?
- If my district chooses to use the local implementation option and pays the annual flat fee to Reading Academies 11, do we also have to pay a fee per participant?
- I am planning on implementing locally. What does the flat implementation fee cover?
What implementation options can districts choose from?
How long do participants have to complete Reading Academies?
Will districts and charter schools be able to monitor participant progress in Reading Academies?
What costs are associated with Reading Academies?
What funds can be used to pay for Reading Academies?
If my district chooses to use the local implementation option and pays the annual flat fee to Reading Academies 11, do we also have to pay a fee per participant?
I am planning on implementing locally. What does the flat implementation fee cover?
Content FAQ
- What content modules will be covered in Reading Academies?
- Do teachers need to complete the content modules in a certain order?
- How long will it take participants to complete the Reading Academies?
- How will the content differ between the three learning pathways?
- What types of artifacts will participants complete?
- How will participants be assessed through the Reading Academies?
What content modules will be covered in Reading Academies?
Do teachers need to complete the content modules in a certain order?
How long will it take participants to complete the Reading Academies?
How will the content differ between the three learning pathways?
What types of artifacts will participants complete?
How will participants be assessed through the Reading Academies?
Cohort Leader FAQ
- How do I determine which Screener I should take?
- How many people can one Cohort Leader serve?
- How many times can a Cohort Leader applicant go through the Screening Process?
- I am hiring a Cohort Leader through the Local Implementation Model. How will I know if my candidates have passed the screener?