Become a Certified Science of Reading Trainer
Join the National Literacy Institute's immersive Train-the-Trainer Academy and gain the knowledge, certification, and practical tools to confidently lead evidence-based literacy instruction in your school or district.
🎓 Official NLI Certification
📚 Research-Based Science of Reading
👩🏫 Hands-On Coaching & Facilitation
🏫 Designed for School & District Leaders
What You'll Gain
✔️ Train educators with confidence
✔️ Coach teachers using evidence-based practices
✔️Lead literacy implementation across your campus
✔️ Earn your NLI Science of Reading Trainer™ Certification
Why attend...
Sept 9th & Sept. 23rd (Virtual)
Sept. 10th & Sept. 17th (Virtual)
Sept. 28th - Oct. 1st Face to Face
(Only 50 participants per course will be selected)
9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
4-Day Academy or 2 - Day Virtual
Official Certification
Limited Enrollment
Science of Reading
What's Included in Your Registration
Everything you need for a successful certification experience is included in one program investment.
🍽️ All meals throughout the academy
🎓 Official NLI Certification
📚 Complete Professional Development Kit
👩🏫 Live Expert Instruction
🤝 Interactive workshops & collaboration
📄 Training materials & resources
Program Investment USD $1,956
A complete professional learning experience with everything included.
Lead Change
Earn Certification
Build Community
Why This Academy?
This immersive certification experience is designed for educators, instructional coaches, administrators, and literacy leaders who are committed to improving student outcomes through evidence-based literacy instruction.
Delivered in partnership with Lakeshore Learning, the academy combines expert instruction, hands-on learning, and collaborative experiences to help participants confidently lead literacy initiatives within their schools.
Lead Literacy. Inspire Change.
Become a Certified Science of Reading Trainer and gain the knowledge, confidence, and practical tools to create lasting literacy success in your school or district.
What Your Registration Includes
✔️ Four-day Face-to-Face Academy (or two-day Virtual Academy)
✔️ Official NLI Science of Reading Trainer™ Certification
✔️ Complete Professional Development Kit and training materials
✔️ Practical implementation strategies you can use immediately
✔️ All meals included during the face-to-face academy
✔️ Collaborative learning with fellow educators and literacy leaders
Ideal for
👩🏫 Teachers
📖 Literacy Coaches
🎯 Instructional Specialists
🏫 School Administrators
🌟 District Leaders
Leave Ready to Lead
Return to your school with nationally recognized certification, practical classroom strategies, and the confidence to lead meaningful literacy transformation.
What You Will Be Able to Do
After certification, you will be prepared to:
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Lead Science of Reading professional development on your campus and nationally
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Train teachers with confidence using structured literacy practices
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Coach instruction aligned to phonemic awareness, phonics, fluency, vocabulary, and comprehension
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Build and sustain literacy systems that improve student outcomes
What You Will Receive
Participants will leave with a complete Science of Reading training and implementation toolkit—designed for immediate use on your campus or within your district. You will receive:
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Ready-to-use training slide decks and facilitator guides
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Coaching frameworks to support and monitor teacher instruction
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Implementation planning tools for schoolwide or district rollout
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Research-aligned literacy strategies across phonemic awareness, phonics, fluency, vocabulary, and comprehension
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Access to NLI resources and ongoing support
Certification Requirements
To earn your certification, participants must:
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Complete all 4 days of training (32 hours plus )
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Participate in collaborative planning and training design sessions
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Develop a literacy implementation plan for their school or district
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Demonstrate application through a training, lesson, or coaching model
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Successfully complete a final certification reflection or assessment
Hear from Our Educators
Discover how educators are transforming their classrooms through the National Literacy Institute
The Science of Reading Academy exceeded my expectations! The content was research-driven, practical, and engaging. I especially appreciated the emphasis on phonemic awareness and fluency strategies that I could take straight to my classroom. Plus, the networking opportunities were incredible!"
D. Williams, Reading Specialist
Meet Dr. Ingrid
Dr. Ingrid Haynes is a nationally recognized literacy leader, educator, and advocate with over 30 years of experience in transforming literacy instruction. As the founder of the National Literacy Institute, she has dedicated her career to equipping educators and families with the tools needed to build strong literacy foundations for all children.
Dr. Haynes’s expertise in the Science of Reading has led to groundbreaking professional development programs, including the exclusive Train-the-Trainer Science of Reading Academy. She has worked with schools and districts nationwide, ensuring that evidence-based literacy practices reach classrooms and communities.
Her work has gained national attention, earning her the opportunity to appear on Dr. Phil twice, where she discussed the importance of literacy, early childhood education, and strategies to close learning gaps. Dr. Haynes believes in a whole child, whole parent approach, bridging the home and school connection to foster lifelong readers and learners. Through her leadership, the National Literacy Institute continues to provide high-impact training, resources, and initiatives that transform literacy instruction and empower educators, parents, and students.
Educating
Inspiring
Leading
National Recognition
Dr. Ingrid Haynes has shared her expertise through nationally recognized media outlets.
What's Included in Your Registration - $1956
Dr. Ingrid Haynes has shared her expertise through nationally recognized media outlets
Your Registration Includes
🧑🏫 4-Day Certification Academy
Immersive, hands-on learning led by literacy experts.
🎓 Official NLI Science of Reading Trainer™ Certification Earn nationally recognized certification upon successful completion.
📚 Complete Professional Development Kit
Training materials, facilitator guides, templates, and classroom resources.
🛠️ Implementation Toolkit
Coaching frameworks, planning tools, and ready-to-use instructional resources.
🍽️ Meals Included
Daily breakfast and lunch throughout the face-to-face academy.
🤝 Ongoing Support
Continued access to National Literacy Institute resources after the academy.
What You'll Learn
During the academy, you'll learn how to confidently train, coach, and support educators in implementing evidence-based Science of Reading practices.
Every session combines research, practical application, collaborative learning, and real classroom strategies that you can immediately bring back to your school or district.
You'll Leave With
✔️ Nationally recognized certification
✔️ Ready-to-use training materials
✔️ Practical coaching strategies
✔️ Greater leadership confidence
✔️ Implementation plan for your school
✔️ Professional network of literacy leaders
Designed for educators ready to lead literacy transformation—not simply attend another workshop.
