UFLI Training Fall 2026
Day 1:
The University of Florida Literacy Institute Essential Background Knowledge training will provide educators with the necessary knowledge to support the development of foundational literacy skills. The session will provide an overview of research on reader development and principles of effective reading instruction and intervention. We then take a closer look at the key foundational reading skills UFLI Foundations addresses: phonemic awareness, alphabet knowledge, decoding, encoding, and oral reading fluency. The intended audience for this session includes teachers, interventionists, building leaders, central office staff, literacy leaders. Lunch and coffee will be provided!
Day 2:
The University of Florida Literacy Institute (UFLI) will deliver a comprehensive look at the UFLI Foundations explicit and systematic phonics program. This will include a brief overview of the program, review of essential background knowledge needed for implementation, as well as an overview of the manual and materials needed. Each lesson step will be covered in-depth with an opportunity to practice the newly learned strategies. Finally, there will be a brief overview to progress monitoring and differentiation. The intended audience for this session includes Classroom teachers and interventionists. Lunch and coffee will be provided!
This training is open to new teachers or classroom teachers who have not been trained:
- 2-Day Training: September 14 and 15, 2026 Location: Wayne RESA - Boyd's Auditorium
Times: 8:30am - 3:30pm
Cost & Materials
* There is no cost for this training. No supplies (manuals, classroom materials) will be provided. Participants will need the manual for the training.
Code: To register participants please enter the code UFLI26
For more information about this session, please contact Carrie Fromm at frommc@resa.net