Structured Literacy
Structured Literacy is an evidence-based framework for teaching reading and writing grounded in the science of reading. It prioritizes accurate word recognition and spelling as the foundation for comprehension and written expression.
Endorsed by the International Dyslexia Association, Structured Literacy is best practice for students with dyslexia and effective for all learners. Instruction explicitly addresses phonology, sound–symbol relationships, syllable patterns, morphology, syntax, and semantics through teaching that is explicit, systematic and cumulative, and diagnostic.
By defining what to teach and how to teach it, Structured Literacy builds the essential skills students need for fluent reading and comprehension, strong spelling and writing, and long-term academic success.
See the IDA Structured Literacy Infographic here.
Structured Literacy training
Details soon for Summer 2026 training!
This Structured Literacy training will meet the expectations for the Center for Effective Reading Instruction certification.
The Center for Effective Reading Instruction (CERI) is the credentialing and standards body of the International Dyslexia Association (IDA), responsible for establishing and maintaining rigorous professional certification for educators who teach reading. CERI certification ensures that practitioners have demonstrated deep knowledge of structured literacy grounded in the science of reading, as well as the ability to apply that knowledge effectively in practice. Certification through CERI signals a commitment to evidence-based instruction, instructional integrity, and high standards—providing schools, families, and students with confidence that literacy instruction meets IDA’s expectations for quality and effectiveness.
