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Foundations of Reading: Self-Paced Courses

These courses are reviews of major concepts for reading instruction.

Cox Campus K-3 Structured Literacy Program
This is a comprehensive course.
Plan to spend 29 hours, or 3 months to 1 year to complete.
The FREE course provides
--- Unlimited online access
--- Printable downloads
--- Certificate of completion
It is officially accredited by the International Dyslexia Association (IDA).
UW System: Foundations of Reading Test Self-Paced Modules
Literacy instructors across the University of Wisconsin System offer a self-paced course designed to support participants’ understanding of the teaching of reading and engage in preparation work for the Foundations of Reading Test (FoRT 190). Registration and engagement in the course is free of charge.

Wisconsin Foundations of Reading (WIFOR) Test Prep (Exam code SA190).

As you review test preparation materials, you will find a variety of acronyms that refer to this test: WIFOR, FORT, MTEL, and others.

Pearson WIFORT Test Registration & Prep Materiasl
Test outline, practice test, study guides, videos and tutorials provided by the test publisher, Pearson Education.
Foundations of Reading Study Guide by Jennifer Yaeger
Created and Compiled in 2019 for the University of Wisconsin by Jennifer Arenson Yaeger

The following books and ebooks are available through UW-W Andersen Library:

ABSOLUTELY NOT Another Reading Test Study Guide by Cindy Cate; Lynda Fernholz; Jeannette Armstrong
Publication Date: 2017
WI Foundations of Reading by Mary Stephens
Publication Date: 2016
Wisconsin Foundations of Reading Test Prep by J. G. Cox
Publication Date: 2021
Wisconsin foundations of reading test : flashcard study system
Call Number: Reference Desk Collection, 2nd Floor (Non-Circulating) ; LB2367.W5 W6 2019
ISBN: 9781630942595
Publication Date: 2019

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Foundations of Reading: Concepts Review

The following books and electronic books are available through UW-W Andersen Library:

Comprehension Shouldn't Be Silent by Kelley
Call Number: ebook, available online
Just the Facts: Close Reading and Comprehension of Informational Text by Lori Oczkus
Making Content Comprehensible for English Learners by Echevarria; Vogt; Short
Phonics and Word Study for the Teacher of Reading by Fox
Reading Basics for All Teachers by Carver; Pantoja
Research-Based Methods of Reading Instruction, Grades K-3 by Vaughn; Linan-Thompson
Call Number: ebook, available online
Self-Paced Phonics by Dow; Baer