ALL Ohio Literacy Learning

Stronger Literacy Instruction Starts with Prepared Educators

ALL Ohio:
Your Pathway to a Structured Literacy Classroom Teacher Certificate

Every educator should be equipped to deliver evidence-based literacy instruction that helps all students learn to read—and thrive.

Yet many educator preparation programs and classroom educators face unclear pathways, competing priorities, and limited capacity to implement structured literacy practices with consistency and confidence.

ALL Ohio helps change that.

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The International Dyslexia Association (IDA) sets nationally recognized standards for evidence-based literacy instruction.

IDA accreditation signals that an educator preparation program is aligned to these standards—ensuring educators are prepared to teach reading using structured, research-based practices.

A Clear Path to Earn a Structured Literacy Classroom Teacher Certificate

ALL Ohio provides a practical, supported pathway for educators and educator preparation programs to build proficiency in structured literacy practices grounded in the Science of Reading—while positioning participants for the Knowledge and Practice Examination for Effective Reading Instruction (KPEERI) exam to earn a Structured Literacy Classroom Teacher Certificate (SLCT).

Built on IDA-Accredited Learning

ALL Ohio offers:

  • 18 International Dyslexia Association (IDA)-accredited modules (FREE)
  • Ready-to-use assignments and assessments
  • Flexible pathway for institutions and individual educators
  • Support for KPEERI preparation
  • Guidance for implementation within existing coursework
  • Professional learning and capacity-building supports for faculty and programs
*Additional costs include: five required text books, KPEERI exam, and application for SLCT.
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Flexible by Design

The modules can be:

Embedded into existing educator preparation coursework

Used by faculty to strengthen alignment and consistency

Completed by individual educators seeking to deepen practice

Applied immediately in classroom and clinical settings

Built for Real Implementation

This pathway is not just about completing modules or earning a credential. It is about building the knowledge, confidence, and instructional skills educators need to apply structured literacy practices effectively.

Whether you are an educator preparation program working to strengthen alignment, a faculty member seeking clearer resources, or an educator ready to build your expertise, ALL Ohio provides a practical starting point.

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Ready to Take the Next Step?

The ALL Ohio program offers a clear, flexible pathway to strengthen your impact through structured literacy.

Over one year, participants work closely with an ALL Ohio instructor to build the knowledge needed to earn the Structured Literacy Classroom Teacher Certificate—gaining practical skills they can apply immediately in the classroom.

Space is limited and cohorts fill quickly—apply early to secure your spot.

Learn More and Apply

Application & Start Windows

  • Apply November 1–December 13, 2026Cohort runs January 4–December 31, 2027

Questions?
Contact Lindsey Roush, EdD, C-SLCT, Research Associate, University of Cincinnati Systems Development & Improvement Center, at roushly@ucmail.uc.edu.

CourseRequired Texts
Foundations of LiteracyFarrall, M.L. (2012). Reading Assessment Linking Language, Literacy, and Cognition. Wiley.
Accelerated Literacy Learning I

Archer, A. L., & Hughes, C. A. (2012). Explicit instruction: Effective and efficient teaching. The Guilford Press.

Honig, B., Diamond, L., & Gutlohn, L. (2018). Teaching Reading Sourcebook (3rd ed.). Arena Press.

Accelerated Literacy Learning II

**Archer, A. L., & Hughes, C. A. (2012). Explicit instruction: Effective and efficient teaching. The Guilford Press.

Hennesey, N. (2021). The Reading Comprehension Blueprint. Paul H. Brookes Publishing Company.

**Honig, B., Diamond, L., & Gutlohn, L. (2018). Teaching Reading Sourcebook (3rd ed.). Arena Press.

Accelerated Literacy Learning IIIHochman, J. C., & Wexler, N. (2024). The Writing Revolution 2.0: A guide to advancing thinking through writing in all subjects and grades. Jossey-Bass.
Please note: Texts with “**” are used in multiple courses. Five total texts are required.