Secondary Literacy Micro-Credential

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Created in partnership with the Florida Department of Education and the Division of Early Learning, the UF Lastinger Center for Learning’s Flamingo Literacy Micro-Credentials are available at no cost to Florida instructional personnel in an effort to create accessible and on-demand reading professional development. They give instructional personnel an opportunity to work at their own pace while implementing classroom strategies in real-time and receiving individualized feedback and one-on-one support from an assessor. 

How does it work?

The Elementary Literacy Micro-Credential is a comprehensive, three-part course that supports instructional personnel in building foundational knowledge, applying instructional practices, and completing job-embedded application—all aligned with the science of reading.

Parts 1, 2, and 3 are now integrated into one streamlined course!

Part 1: Foundations of Literacy – Science of Reading

Delivery Method: Self-paced, online, instructor-supported

Participants will build a strong foundation in the science of reading through in-depth exploration of:

• Oral Language
  
• Phonological Awareness
• Early and Advanced Decoding 
• Fluency 
• Vocabulary 
• Comprehension

Participants may opt to take a pre-assessment to demonstrate mastery of Part 1 content. If mastery is demonstrated, participants will move directly to Part 2.

Part 2: Instructional Practice

Delivery Method: Self-paced, online, instructor-supported

Participants will deepen their understanding of how to deliver effective reading interventions and use student data to inform instructional decisions.

Part 3

Delivery Method: Online, instructor-supported practical classroom application

Participants will apply their learning in a practicum using class exemplar data sets and case study profiles.

Class exemplar data sets will be provided for:

• Sixth-Eighth Grade
• Ninth-Twelfth Grade

Each participant will work with individual student case study data based on Cambium progress monitoring assessments.
Three assignment submissions, including a video recording of your lesson implementation, are required for successful completion. Educators will not need students for completion of assignments.

*Successful completion of all three parts of the Literacy Micro-Credential will earn 60 inservice hours/6.0 CEUs and satisfies the 40-hour reading requirement for certification renewal.

When is enrollment?

Applications are now closed.

Please fill out our Program Interest Form for information on future offerings.

Program Application & Term Dates 

Application window for the fall opens on July 7, 2025!

*Seats are limited and acceptance into the program is on a first-come, first-serve basis. The program application may close earlier than the listed application close date if the 2,500 seat limit for the Elementary & Secondary Literacy Micro-Credentials is reached.

Why participate?

• $1,000 completion stipend for eligible instructional personnel

• Allows instructional personnel to teach intensive reading intervention, if supervised by an individual who is certified or endorsed in reading 

• Satisfies Competency 1of the Reading Endorsement 

• Earn 60 inservice hours

• Satisfies the 40-hour reading requirement for renewal 

• Learn to analyze grade-level FAST progress monitoring data 

• Use assessment data to plan standards-aligned instruction to meet student needs 

• Apply evidence-based best practices to core subject areas 

Stipend Information

Stipend eligibility and budget are being determined for the 2025-2026 academic year. Information will be shared as it becomes available.

The information below is for learners completing stipends in the FY24/25 (July 1, 2024 – June 1, 2025).

$1,000 completion stipend for Secondary Literacy Micro-Credential

• • Completions after October 23, 2024: Instructional personnel as defined in s. 1012.01(2), F.S., and Administrative personnel as defined in s. 1012.01 (3)(a) and (3)(c), F.S., who work at an LEA public school or school district (including public charters).
    • • Classroom teachers
      • Student personnel services staff members
      • Librarians/media specialists
      • Education paraprofessionals
      • Other instructional staff
      • Select Administrative Personnel
    • Learners who have already received one (1) Micro-Credential stipend, will not receive another stipend. Those who have been previously paid a Literacy Micro-Credential stipend for courses will not be eligible to receive a second stipend for the completion of an additional Literacy Micro-Credential.

Ready to apply? Learn more on the Secondary Literacy Stipend page.

View available stipends and check your eligibility with our self-check tool on the Stipends Hub.

Learn more about:

• Emergent Literacy Micro-Credential
• Elementary Literacy Micro-Credential
• All Literacy Micro-Credentials
• Stipends