We believe every child deserves a teacher trained in how the brain learns to read. For educators eager to deepen their practice, the Lowcountry Literacy Project offers high-impact professional learning grounded in the science of reading, equipping individual teachers with the knowledge, tools, and confidence to strengthen literacy instruction and better support every student.
High Demand for 2026 Summer Trainings
This summer’s cohort is already full, a reflection of how many educators are ready for this training. Join the list below to be notified as soon as the next round of training and scholarships opens.
Multisensory Structured Literacy Training
The purpose of Multisensory Structured Literacy Training is to equip educators with practical, evidence-based tools to strengthen core reading instruction in classrooms and intervention settings. This pathway focuses on understanding how children learn to read, applying structured literacy principles across whole-class and small-group instruction, and integrating multisensory strategies that support a wide range of learners. Participants gain immediately applicable skills to improve phonemic awareness, phonics, fluency, vocabulary, and comprehension—while building confidence in aligning instruction with current reading science.
Pathway to the KPEERI Certified Evidence-Based Reading Instructor (CERI)
Educators who complete the Multisensory Structured Literacy (MSL) course have the opportunity to take the Certified Evidence-Based Reading Instructor (CERI) exam through the Knowledge and Practice Exam for Effective Reading Instruction (KPEERI). The CERI credential signals that an educator has both the knowledge and instructional understanding needed to deliver structured literacy aligned with the science of reading.
This pathway is best suited for educators looking to strengthen daily instruction, support diverse learners, and implement structured literacy practices within their existing teaching role.
Orton-Gillingham Academy Associate Level Training
The purpose of Orton-Gillingham Academy Associate Level Training is to prepare educators and practitioners for advanced, individualized literacy instruction grounded in the full depth and rigor of the Orton-Gillingham approach. This pathway is designed for teachers who want to develop deep diagnostic and prescriptive skills, work intensively with students who have persistent reading difficulties, and pursue professional credentialing through the Orton-Gillingham Academy. Through comprehensive coursework, supervised practicum, and mentored application, participants learn to assess, plan, and deliver highly individualized instruction with fidelity and confidence.
This pathway is best suited for educators seeking specialized expertise, one-to-one or small-group intervention roles, and formal OG Academy credentialing. This pathway requires a 100hr practicum which takes one year to complete.
Learn more about the Orton-Gillingham Academy and certification levels at www.ortonacademy.org.
OGA Classroom Educator
The purpose of OGA Classroom Educator training is to give K-2 classroom teachers a full year of coached, hands-on implementation support as they bring Orton-Gillingham aligned instruction into their own classroom. This pathway pairs training with a full school year of coaching, so new practices actually take hold in daily instruction. This pathway is best suited for K-2 classroom teachers who want ongoing, in-classroom support as they build this into their regular teaching practice, not just a one-time course.
Training and certification through the Lowcountry Literacy Project is offered at a reduced cost to individual educators, thanks to donor and community support, removing the financial barrier that often puts this training out of reach.
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This summer, more than 56 educators are coming together around one shared goal: ensuring every child learns to read.
We are proud to welcome educators from Charleston, Berkeley, and Dorchester counties representing public schools, charter schools, independent schools, and state leadership as they begin training in the Science of Reading and Orton-Gillingham-based instruction.
These 56 educators represent the following schools and organizations:
- Stiles Point Elementary- CCSD
- Angel Oak Elementary (Title I)- CCSD
- St. Andrew’s School of Math & Science- CCSD
- Beech Hill Elementary – DD2
- Lowcountry Leadership Charter School- Erskine Charter
- Pinehurst Elementary (Title I)- CCSD
- Deer Park Middle School (Title I)- CCSD
- Mitchell Elementary (Title I)- CCSD
- Stono Park Elementary (Title I)- CCSD
- St. James-Santee Elementary-Middle (Title I)- CCSD
- Mount Pleasant Academy- CCSD
- Sullivan’s Island Elementary- CCSD
- Murray-LaSaine Montessori School- CCSD
- Chicora Elementary (Title I)- CCSD
- Lambs Elementary (Title I)- CCSD
- Baptist Hill High School (Title I)- CCSD
- Moultrie Middle School- CCSD
- Compass Collegiate Academy (Title I)- SC Public Charter School District
- Cainhoy Elementary (Title I) – Berkeley County School District
- Charleston Day School
- Pinewood Preparatory School
- First Scots Kindergarten
- The Cooper School
- South Carolina Department of Education
This cohort represents urban, rural, and suburban communities; Title I schools, charter schools, private schools, and district leaders—all investing in the knowledge and tools needed to transform literacy outcomes for children. When educators learn together, entire communities benefit. Ready to be part of the next cohort?