The Complete Reading Series: Training based on The Science of Reading

Knowledge of Reading and Good Instructional Practices Matter 

The Complete Reading Series (The CRS) is sixty–five hour professional development training in structured literacy based on The Science of Reading. The six class titles are Early Literacy: Phonological / Phonemic Awareness, Focus on Phonics: Decoding and Encoding, Comprehension: Helping Students Remember What They Read, Words for the Wise: Morphology, Learning Disabilities that Interfere with Reading and Written Expression, and Understanding Dyslexia. THE CRS training is designed  for administrators, teachers and parents.

The Complete Reading Series is supported and written based on scientific research from the National Reading Panel, the NICHD Education Research Program, Drs. Sally and Bennett Shaywitz, and the National Institute for Literacy. The CRS is aligned with the International Dyslexia Association’s Knowledge and Practice Standards for Teachers of Reading. 

 Early Literacy Development and Focus on Phonics must be taken before any other courses in the CRS.

Class Categories

Early Literacy

Focus on Phonics

Comprehension: Helping Students Remember What They Read

Words for the Wise

Learning Disabilities that Interfere with Reading and Written Expression

Understanding Dyslexia

Upcoming Events

  • Early Literacy at Greater Atlanta Christian School
     August 20, 2026
     8:00 am - 1:30 pm

Upcoming Events

  • Focus on Phonics
     June 29, 2026 - July 2, 2026
     8:30 am - 3:30 pm

  • Focus on Phonics at Great Atlanta Christian School
     September 15, 2026
     8:00 am - 1:30 pm
  • Focus on Phonics at Great Atlanta Christian School
     September 16, 2026
     8:00 am - 1:30 pm
  • Focus on Phonics at Great Atlanta Christian School
     September 22, 2026 - September 23, 2026
     8:30 am
  • Focus on Phonics at Great Atlanta Christian School
     September 23, 2026 - September 24, 2026
     8:30 am

Upcoming Events

Upcoming Events

  • Words for the Wise at Greater Atlanta Christian School
     February 9, 2027
     8:00 am - 2:30 pm

Upcoming Events

Upcoming Events

  • Understanding Dyslexia at Greater Atlanta Christian School
     May 4, 2027 - May 5, 2027
     8:30 am

For more information on The CRS:
Contact Brenda Fitzgerald at 770 794-8525
brendafitzgerald@rmz.ca8.myftpupload.com