Prescribed Pathway Credentials
Prescribed Pathways for Proficiency Credential:
Pathway A
Proficiency Pathway for R.I.S.E. Trainers
K-2 R.I.S.E. Trainer
Phase I - Successful completion LETRS Foundations training (4 days)
plus LETRS Foundations TOT training (4 days)
3-6 R.I.S.E. Trainer
Phase I - 3-6 R.I.S.E. training (6 days)
Pathway B
Pathway C
Pathway D
Pathway E
Pathway F
Pathway G
Pathway H
Pathway I
Pathway J
Phase I - Arch Ford Co-op K-3 Grade Level Reading (Offered 2016-2018)
Phase II - *Observation by ADE Certified SoR Assessor (Begins 2019-2020) or passing score on Pearson Foundations of Reading Assessment
Pathway K
Pathway L
Pathway M
Pathway N
Phase I - LETRS 3rd Edition Units 1-6 (available through Lexia Learning)
Phase II - *Observation by ADE Certified SoR Assessor (Begins 2019-2020) or passing score on Pearson Foundations of Reading Assessment
Pathway O
Phase I - Phonics First Level 1 (K-5)
plus Brainspring Science of Reading
Phase II - *Observation by ADE Certified SoR Assessor (Begins 2019-2020) or passing score on Pearson Foundations of Reading Assessment
Pathway P
Phase I - Structures Level 1 (6-12)
plus Brainspring Science of Reading
Phase II - *Observation by ADE Certified SoR Assessor (Begins 2019-2020) or passing score on Pearson Foundations of Reading Assessment
Pathway Q
Phase I - Completion of ADE approved coursework/modules aligned to the Foundations of Reading Competencies-Proficiency Level and offered through an Arkansas Educator Preparation Program.
Phase II - *Observation by ADE Certified SoR Assessor (Begins 2019-2020) or passing score on Pearson Foundations of Reading Assessment
Pathway R
Pathway S
Phase I - Connections: OG in 3D (Version 2016 or prior)
plus Connections RISE Follow-up Day
Phase II - Successful Completion of The APPLE Group Dyslexia Therapist Course or *Observation by ADE Certified SoR Assessor (Begins 2019-2020) or passing score on Pearson Foundations of Reading Assessment
Pathway T
Phase I - Connections: OG in 3D (Version 2017 or later)
Phase II - Successful Completion of The APPLE Group Dyslexia Therapist Course or *Observation by ADE Certified SoR Assessor (Begins 2019-2020) or passing score on Pearson Foundations of Reading Assessment
Pathway U
Pathway V
* ADE Certified Science of Reading (SoR) Assessor:
An ADE Certified Science of Reading (SoR) Assessor must 1) be a licensed administrator or serving in the role of the administrator; 2) complete Phase I of a Prescribed Pathway for Proficiency Credential; and 3) attend an SOR Assessor Academy (Begins 2019). It is highly recommended that administrators attend R.I.S.E. Academies with their teachers.
Pathway W
AIM Landing page for AR: https://institute.aimpa.org/aim-pathways/aim-pathways-landing-pages/arkansas
Phase II - *Observation by ADE Certified SoR Assessor or passing score on Pearson Foundations of Reading Assessment
Pathway X
Phase I - AIM Pathways to Proficient Reading: Secondary Course (intended audience: teachers in grades 4 and up): PPR-S Link
Here is the AIM Landing page for AR: https://institute.aimpa.org/aim-pathways/aim-pathways-landing-pages/arkansas
Phase II - *Observation by ADE Certified SoR Assessor or passing score on Pearson Foundations of Reading Assessment
** District Submission of Independent Professional Development (IPD)
Prescribed Pathways for Awareness Credential:
Recommended for all other licensed educators not required to show Proficiency
Online:
Face to Face:
Option 1:
Option 2:
Completion of ADE approved coursework/modules aligned to the Foundations of Reading Competencies-Awareness Level and offered through an Arkansas Educator Preparation Program.
Option 3:
Critical Reading: Science of Reading Awareness (4 days) provided by the Northwest Arkansas Education Cooperative.
Option 4:
BRAINSread - Awareness Training (3 days)
Option 5:
Institute for Multi-Sensory Education (IMSE) - version 2017 or later
Comprehensive Orton-Gillingham Training (30 hours)
*OR*
Intermediate Orton-Gillingham Training (30 hours)
Option 6:
Superintendent Science of Reading Awareness (1 day) provided by DESE in collaboration with AAEA. This session is recommended for District Superintendents.
Option 7:
LETRS for Early Childhood Educators (2nd Edition)
Option 8:
Lexia Letters for Administrators 16 hour course
For more information, please contact:
Four Capitol Mall, Room 202-B