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Master the Rules of English Phonics: What Every Elementary Teacher Needs to Know to Teach Reading and Spelling
Finally get crystal-clear on the rules of the English language and gain the expertise you need to help your students!
ENROLL NOW FOR ONLY $57 USD
See what’s waiting for you inside once you join:
18 prerecorded video trainings with printable PDFs
BONUS: Phonics and Syllable Rules Posters
BONUS: Consonant and Vowel Articulation Chart
Video Training Topics Include:
Picture this...
Your students are reading. One student comes across the word "doctor," and asks: "Why doesn't the or part say /or/, like in fork?"Â
You pause to think, but you can't come up with a good answer. Your teacher prep program didn't cover spelling and phonics rules like this.
And this isn't the first time this has happened...
Your students ask you questions like this all the time...and you're not sure how to answer them. And that's pretty embarrassing, because you're supposed to be the "expert" who's teaching them reading and writing!
Sound familiar? If you've been feeling a little (or a lot) less than an expert on the rules of English...
Then you're going to love this course!
If you currently feel like your knowledge in this area is lacking...it's not your fault!
The truth is: Most of us were never taught these rules (not in college or even grad school)!
Over the years, we've just memorized how to spell certain words, but we really don't know the "why" behind why words are spelled the way they are.
As a teacher, you deserve to have the background knowledge you need to successfully teach your students how to spell.
"Master the Rules of English Phonics" will give you the in-depth knowledge you need to confidently teach these skills to your students!
The course covers tons of tricky rules and tidbits, like...
You may be thinking, "Wow! I didn't know all these rules!"
When you enroll in the course, you'll learn so many more rules like these.
You'll also learn when it's developmentally appropriate to teach students these rules. (Because information like this isn't helpful unless you know exactly how and when to apply it in the classroom!)
You'll finish the course feeling confident and empowered in your teacher knowledge AND your ability to help students master these rules and exceptions to the rules!
Now, maybe you're wondering..."This sounds great, but I'm busy...will I have time for this?"
That's a fair question!Â
The good news: this course is self-paced and specially designed to work for busy teachers (more on that in a minute).
But beyond that:
What if you don't make time to do this learning?
The next time a student asks why a word is spelled a certain way, you'll have to tell them:
"That's just the way that it is - English is strange..." or maybe
"I don't know; I'll have to look it up later."
Maybe you'll continue saving hundreds of social media posts about the rules of English, trying to piece it all together on your own.
Meanwhile, your students are confused...they're still struggling with spelling...and they're still making some of the same decoding mistakes over and over again.
Not good, right?
Our students deserve expert teachers who can explain the nuances of the language they're teaching.
Make a difference in their literacy growth by developing the expertise you need!
 Here's how this course makes it easy to do that:
>> When you enroll in the course, you'll have lifetime access, which means you can access the course whenever you'd like (now, next week, next month, over summer break, or even next year!).
>> The course includes short, prerecorded videos on tons of spelling and phonics rules. You can watch the videos when you have a few minutes here or there, and you can easily skip to a specific topic if you're short on time.
Keep scrolling to learn more about the course! ⬇️⬇️⬇️
Master the Rules of English Phonics:
What Every Elementary Teacher Needs to Know to Teach Reading and Spelling
A professional development course that gives you a crystal-clear understanding of the rules of English phonics... so that you can finally answer the question, "Why is this word spelled like this?!"
This self-paced course includes:
Eighteen concise video trainings that provide educators with an in-depth understanding of how the English language works
Downloadable PDFs containing the slides that correspond with each video training
Embedded quizzes throughout the program to help you process and check your own understanding of the concepts covered (plus a comprehensive quiz at the end that can be completed for a professional development certificate with your name on it)
BONUS #1
Phonics and Syllable Rules Posters (PDF)
This download includes over 100 pages packed full of printable posters and visuals to help teachers and students keep track of the many rules of English phonics.
BONUS #2
Consonant and Vowel Articulation Chart (PDF)
This helpful chart can be used when working with students on how to pronounce sounds. It will equip you to accurately tell students if their vocal cords need to be turned on or off and also what their lips, tongue, and teeth should be doing in order to produce each sound correctly.
You can watch the videos at your own pace and revisit them at any time!
Join now and receive lifetime access!
ENROLL NOW FOR ONLY $57 USDPlease note that each teacher who will be accessing the materials must purchase their own license. For school licensing, please contact [email protected].
In addition, if you're a member of the Reading Intervention Collaborative or the Literacy Clubs, you may already have access to "Master the Rules of English Phonics" inside your membership portal or via email.
Want college credit for taking this course?
When you take this course (Master the Rules of English Phonics) and our separate course Implementing the Science of Reading in K-2, you qualify for credit from the University of San Diego! (You must take both courses to qualify.)
YOU CAN SAVE OVER 25% TODAY BY PURCHASING OUR COURSE MEGA BUNDLE!
The Course Mega Bundle gives you access to both courses. You can purchase the bundle by clicking here.
Upon completion of both courses (watching the videos and taking the quizzes), we’ll provide you with a link to the University of San Diego’s webpage.
There, you can purchase 1.0 graduate level extension credits for an additional $79 USD (paid directly to the University of San Diego).
Last, you’ll receive a free transcript with your credit listed, which you can easily provide to your school or state licensing program!
To learn more about the Course Mega Bundle and how you can purchase it for only $86 USD, click here.
As most teachers, I'm busy, so I truly appreciate having access to a course that is well-organized, very clear, no-fluff and to the point.
I'm also happy and validated to have realized some of the practices I've used for years are not all bad. I need to make adjustments in some areas, and the videos have helped me figure out where to improve and how.
I think there are a lot of self-proclaimed SoR "experts" on social media who don't really know what they're talking about, but Alison is not one of them—she's the real deal!
- Lucy S.
About your instructor:
Alison Ryan, M.Ed, has been working in schools since 2005 as a classroom teacher, reading interventionist, reading specialist, and Director of Curriculum & Instruction. She has a master’s degree in literacy leadership, is trained in the Orton Gillingham method, and is CERI certified in Structured Literacy (C-SLCT). Alison is also the author of The Phonics Playbook.
Take a peek inside the course!
Here's what teachers are saying about our courses:
"It was FULL of SoR info, yet broken down into small doses, making it easier to digest."
-Â Nancy L.
"The course was very organized, informational, and I love that I can come back to it and review if needed"
- Jackie B.
"I would definitely recommend this course. I’m about half way done and it’s amazing! I do reading interventions for K-5th, and I am finding this very helpful!"
- Cindy P.
"I love how it's easy to understand. It is very practical for those who like practical ways to implement the SoR in the classroom. I am loving the way it is set up by topic. The videos allow me to do the course while I workout which is great for busy lives!"
- Taylor R.
"I learned so much I didn't learn during my student teaching and in school. I benefited a great deal from the examples you gave as well as what to say to the students, since the strategies are so new to me."
- Sandra A.
"I LOVED the course! It pulled together all of the theory behind my practice and gave me lots more ideas and confidence moving forward with my structured literacy instruction."
- Michele W.
“Is this course right for me?”
This course is for you if…
✅ You’re a classroom teacher in Kindergarten, 1st, 2nd, 3rd, or 4th grade (or split grades within those ranges)
✅ You'd like to better understand how the English language works + phonics rules
âś…Â You're curious to know why some irregularly spelled words (often referred to as "heart" words) are spelled the way they are
✅ You want to feel confident in your ability to answer students who ask, "Why is this word spelled like this?"
This course is NOT for you if…
❌ You do not teach or work with students in Kindergarten, 1st, 2nd, 3rd, or 4th grade
❌  You don’t have internet access or a smartphone (you’ll need it to log in)
❌ You already have a clear understanding of all the rules and nuances of English phonics
Join now and receive lifetime access!
ENROLL NOW FOR ONLY $57 USDPlease note that each teacher who will be accessing the materials must purchase their own license. For school licensing, please contact [email protected].
In addition, if you're a member of the Reading Intervention Collaborative or the Literacy Clubs, you may already have access to "Master the Rules of English Phonics" inside your membership portal or via email.
Want college credit for taking this course?
When you take this course (Master the Rules of English Phonics) and our separate course Implementing the Science of Reading in K-2, you qualify for credit from the University of San Diego! (You must take both courses to qualify.)
Follow these simple steps to earn college credit:
Step 1: Complete both courses, which includes watching the videos and taking the quizzes. (You can save over 25% by purchasing our Course Mega Bundle, which includes both courses! To learn more about the bundle and how you can purchase it for only $86 USD, click here.)
Step 2: We will provide you with a link to the University of San Diego's webpage. There, you can purchase 1.0 graduate level extension credits for an additional $79 USD (paid directly to the University of San Diego).
Step 3: Receive a free transcript from the University of San Diego with your credit listed!
I like that I am able to go at my own pace. Alison's videos are always SO engaging and relatable. I love that I can take it on right away. The "What, Why, and How" is always there to back up every teaching move. I just can't get enough, and can't wait to bring back the thinking to my team.
