Resource Hub: Educator Preparation Programs and the Science of Reading
This tool from The Reading League serves as an online hub to help educator preparation programs align reading instruction coursework with the science of reading. It addresses the ongoing need to ensure that teacher candidates develop the knowledge and skills required to provide evidence-based reading instruction, particularly given what is known as the Peter Effect, in which educators cannot teach knowledge and skills they have not had the opportunity to develop themselves. The website explains the research supporting explicit, systematic instruction in foundational reading skills, including phonemic awareness, phonics, fluency, vocabulary, and comprehension, and it places this evidence base in contrast with instructional approaches that have less empirical support. It also provides resources for educator preparation programs, including curriculum review tools, model syllabi, textbook evaluations, communities of practice, and case studies highlighting successful program redesign efforts. These resources may help educator preparation faculty assess how reading instruction is addressed across their programs and identify opportunities to strengthen alignment across coursework, clinical experiences, and candidate learning.