Understand the 'big picture' of reading instruction
Ground your practice in the science of reading and understand the full landscape of what effective, research-based reading instruction looks like across grade levels.
Self-Paced Course · Reading Instruction
Close Learning Gaps Through Reading Instruction
with Beth P. Estill
Longtime educator and nationally renowned reading coach
Nationally renowned reading coach Beth Estill believes every student can learn to read. She combines the science of reading with a deep look at whole- and small-group instruction and proven interventions to give teachers and coaches a clear framework for closing learning gaps.
$
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What You'll Learn
What you will be equipped to do after this course:
Embrace strategies for intervention vs. prevention
Distinguish between preventive classroom practices and targeted intervention approaches — and know when and how to deploy each to close learning gaps.
Intervene to help reach struggling readers
Apply proven intervention strategies with confidence, including small-group instruction approaches that meet struggling readers where they are and move them forward.
Who This Is For
Built for the people who run schools — and the coaches who support them.
Classroom Teachers
Instructional Coaches
Principals
What's Included
Every RocketPD self-paced course includes
- 60-minute expert-led course
- 5 short video modules
- Downloadable workbook PDF
- Certificate of completion
- Secure Learning Portal access
- RocketPD Community membership
Featured Expert
Meet your instructor
Beth P. Estill
Reading Instruction Expert · Nationally Renowned Reading CoachLongtime educator and nationally renowned reading coach Beth Estill believes every student can learn to read. She combines research into the science of reading with a deep look at the unique benefits and drawbacks of whole- and small-group instruction and proven interventions for struggling readers — giving instructional coaches and classroom teachers the confidence and framework to close learning gaps through effective reading instruction.
Reading Instruction
Science of Reading
Intervention & Prevention
Struggling Readers
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Choose the plan that fits.
Available for individuals and teams - with special pricing for teams of 5 or more.Single Course
Single-Course Registration
$49 one-time access- Self-paced video modules
- Course workbook PDF
- Access to secure Learning Portal
- Membership in learning community
- Certificate of completion
Full Library
Entire Video Library
$245 annually- Access to all RocketPD courses
- Self-paced video modules
- All course workbooks
- Access to secure Learning Portal
- Membership in learning community
- Certificates of completion
Teams
School or District Use
Custom contact us for pricing- Unlimited team access
- All RocketPD courses included
- Self-paced video modules and workbooks
- Dedicated success partner
- Built-in reporting for leaders
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FAQ
Common questions.
Everything you need to know before enrolling - or to share with your team. Talk with the RocketPD team.
This is a self-paced video course. You can start the moment you register and work through the modules on your own schedule.
Beth's frameworks apply across K–12. While the examples skew toward elementary and middle school where reading gaps are most acute, the intervention and prevention principles apply at any level.
Classroom teachers, instructional coaches, and school leaders who want a clear, research-backed framework for closing reading gaps and supporting struggling readers.
Yes. RocketPD supports school and district team access. Contact us and we will help map the best option for your team.
Bring Beth's work to your district.
Every student can learn to read. Give your teachers and coaches the science-backed framework they need to make it happen.