Helping students become proficient readers after Grade 2 is one of the most urgent and complex challenges facing educators today. Most professional development focuses on K–2, leaving a critical gap in training for those working with upper elementary and middle school students. This course was built to change that. If you're a teacher, instructional coach, instructional assistant, or school leader determined to close the achievement gap for students in Grades 3–9, this self-paced virtual course gives you the tools, strategies, and confidence to make it happen.