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Frequently Asked Questions
Yes! Cox Campus courses are accredited by IACET, the International Accreditors for Continuing Education and Training. Upon completion of a video-based course on Cox Campus, you’ll receive a certificate that shows your CEU is from an IACET accredited provider. Many states and school districts require teachers to use IACET CEUs toward license or certification renewal. Check with your supervisor, district administrator, state department of education or relevant organization if IACET CEUs qualify for your license or certification renewal.
Yes! Cox Campus’s K-3rd Structured Literacy Program is accredited by the International Dyslexia Association for meeting the knowledge and practice standards for teachers of reading. Our program contains 11 courses. The full program takes approximately 71 hours to complete. This includes time to read and comprehend all included resources, articles, and course notes provided throughout, as well as watching the course videos. That covers the KPS and provide learners with critical knowledge for systematic and explicit implementation of Structured Literacy in the classroom. We are thrilled to be able to provide this 100% free, online program to our members!
How many courses do I need to take?
11 courses (approx. 71 hrs. of total coursework)
What are the courses?
All the courses in the Structured Literacy Program track on Cox Campus. This includes:
- Oral Language is the Foundation for Literacy
- GaDOE Dyslexia Video Series
- Early Literacy: Print Awareness, Phonological Awareness, and Alphabet Knowledge
- Systematic and Explicit Phonics Instruction
- Meaningful Read Aloud’s for Vocabulary and Oral Language Comprehension
- Vocabulary Instruction
- Reading Fluency
- Reading Comprehension
- Teaching Writing to K-3
- Response to Intervention
- Assessing Our Students
Where do I upload my certificate
Please see the instructions listed on the CERI website to apply for the KPEERI Exam.
Do I get CEU’s for these courses?
Yes, you will earn CEUs for each individual course that you take as part of the CCSLC Program. After you have completed these 11 courses you will be eligible to take the comprehensive exam. Upon successful completion of the exam, you will receive your IDA-accredited certificate. (Note: the final certificate does not confer CEUs, but the 11 individual courses do.)
Does this program have a dyslexia endorsement?
Cox Campus’s Structured Literacy Program is officially accredited by the International Dyslexia Association (IDA) for meeting the knowledge and practice standards for teachers of reading.
Is Dyslexia training required for GA?
There is no required dyslexia training. The Georgia Early Literacy Act (HB 538) does require that all K-3rd grade teachers complete an approved training program regarding structured literacy, science of reading, and foundational reading skills. The Cox Campus K-3rd Structured Literacy course fulfills this requirement.
Does this program qualify for CERI Dyslexia certificate?
This program does not qualify for the CERI Dyslexia certificate. This program certificate does allow you to sit for the KPEERI exam, administered by the Center for Effective Reading Instruction (CERI). With this program you will be eligible to apply for the Structured Literacy Classroom Teacher (SLCT) Knowledge Certificate through CERI.
Do you have questions about Cox Campus Groups? Find answers to your questions with the following Frequently Asked Questions.
Should I have an established Cox Campus account before requesting a Cox Campus Group?
To request a Cox Campus Group, it’s important to first have a Cox Campus account set up. If your group will have more than one Group Leader, please ensure all accounts are created before submitting the group request.
Can Group Leaders invite new members to a group?
Yes, Group Leaders can invite new members to their group by accessing the Members Tab in their group. To learn more about inviting members click here.
Can Group Leaders remove members from their group?
Yes, Group Leaders can remove members from their group by going to the Members tab. To remove a member, simply click the “Remove Member” button next to their name.
Can Group Leaders add courses to a group?
Group Leaders cannot add courses to a group directly. To have courses added, please contact Cox Campus Support by clicking the blue support bubble or emailing [email protected]
As a Group Leader, can I request a report on Course Progress?
Group Leaders can view the progress of their group members in the Insights tab. For more detailed information, we recommend downloading the insights data by clicking the icon on the right side of the table.
Is there a way to schedule a post to the group discussion board?
Yes, as a Group Leader, you can schedule posts for your group. To do so, go to the Discussions tab and click the clock icon next to the post button.
Should organizations (e.g., schools and districts) take courses as a group on Professional Development Days?
Professional development days offer many benefits for both employees and organizations; however, our courses are self-paced and intended for individual learning. If your organization is gathering for professional development (PD), we suggest that participants complete the course individually, followed by group reflection or structured debriefing sessions. As our courses are IACET-accredited, we are dedicated to maintaining the integrity of each participant’s account and records. Please note that credit will not be issued to individual accounts if the course is completed in a group setting, as we are unable to verify individual completion.
Yes, by completing Cox Campus courses, Georgia birth through pre-k teachers can earn Bright from the Start credits for the Georgia Department of Early Care and Learning (DECAL). All members will receive a training certificate immediately after completing a course. If you are not a Bright from the Start childcare center, check with your administrator to see if RRFTS training can be used for your professional development.
The Georgia Literacy Academy was developed by the Georgia Department of Education, in partnership with the Rollins Center for Language & Literacy and its online Cox Campus. This partnership brings the International Dyslexia Association accredited K-3rd Structured Literacy Program to Georgia Learns as Georgia’s free professional learning offering that meets the professional learning requirements of the Georgia Early Literacy Act. To access the Georgia Literacy Academy directly, please go here: Literacy – GaDOE
Do I need to retake courses on GaLearns?
You should not be asked to re-do learning you have already completed at Cox Campus. Teachers have the ability to produce evidence of completion on Cox Campus.
All of the Cox Campus courses and resources are free! As a result of the generosity of the Cox Foundation and grant funding, as well as partnerships with over 100 organizations, we are able to ensure that Cox Campus is and will remain 100% free, providing universal, online access to research-based language and literacy courses and resources.
Professional development days offer many benefits for both employees and organizations; however, our courses are self-paced and intended for individual learning. If your organization is gathering for professional development (PD), we suggest that participants complete the course individually, followed by group reflection or structured debriefing sessions. As our courses are IACET-accredited, we are dedicated to maintaining the integrity of each participant’s account and records. Please note that credit will not be issued to individual accounts if the course is completed in a group setting, as we are unable to verify individual completion.
- Interactive, video-based courses
- Hundreds of free printable resources
- Tested and research-based practices
- Implementation guides & coaching
- Exclusive classroom and real-world scenario videos
- Tailored content for childcare, preschool, and K-3 teachers
- Literacy resources for all child-facing professionals
- Certificates for completed training
Cox Campus is a free learning portal designed to distill the science of reading into simple actions adults can take when interacting with children. Cox Campus’s free interactive courses and engaging, comprehensive tools translate language and literacy research into simple, effective, and immediately applicable practices.
These tools are designed to equip any adult interacting with children—from birth through age nine—to do so in ways that support language and literacy development. From nurses to families to educators to leaders, Cox Campus provides straightforward learning paths to understanding the science and skills needed to cultivate environments, relationships, and practices conducive to learning to read.
Due to updates in research since publication, this course has been temporarily taken down for revision. We expect the course to be available again in 2024. An announcement will be sent to all Cox Campus members when the course is back up. We sincerely apologize for any inconvenience this may cause.
Every adult in a child’s life is an integral part of a child’s ecosystem to support language and literacy. The Cox Campus provides free science-based learning and resources for professionals, families, and communities that empower them to make literacy a reality for all children.
- Educators
- Education Leaders
- Instructional Coaches
- Families
- Community Leaders
- Healthcare Professionals
- Agencies & Social Services