The Reading Rules We Teach (and Why They Matter)
A Clear Framework for Understanding and Teaching Reading Rules With Confidence
When you’re clear on which rules to teach, instruction feels different.
You don’t feel like you’re guessing what to teach or jumping between isolated skills. Your students are starting to notice patterns across words, ask questions about how language works, and make connections to real reading.
But here’s what often happens...
Educators know they’re supposed to be teaching reading and spelling rules, but most were never given a clear place to learn what those rules actually are.
So this part of instruction becomes inconsistent, or it gets skipped altogether. This happens because educators often don’t feel confident in the rules themselves.
Sound Familiar?
→ You know you’re supposed to be teaching reading rules... but you’re not always sure which ones to teach or when.
→ You’ve picked up rules from different trainings and resources, but they feel disconnected.
→ You know the rules are important, but it’s hard to know where to start when there are so many of them.
→ You’ve wondered: should I already know this?
If any of that resonates, this training is for you. Here’s the thing:
Students don’t necessarily need more rules. They just need to see how everything connects.
That’s what this training gives you. It’s not about teaching more rules.
It’s about having an understanding of the structure of the language so you can help students see how everything connects.
Clarity in the rules. Confidence in your teaching.
This training gives you the framework, the visuals, and the reference guide to understand and teach reading rules with clarity.
In this training, you’ll learn how to:
→ Understand the specific reading and spelling rules that matter most, and why they’re important for your students.
→ See how reading rules connect across levels of instruction, so they stop feeling random and start making sense as a system.
→ Recognize the patterns and frequency behind common spelling rules, so you can prioritize what to teach and when.
→ Use a clear, practical reference guide during planning, instruction, and conversations with colleagues or families.
Even if you begin by weaving in just one or two rules, you’ll see it:
Your students’ lightbulb moments.
Your own growing confidence.
The sense that this is actually doable.
And…get access to our entire set of phonics rules posters to help as you implement evidence-based literacy instruction in your setting.
What You’ll Get:
➡️ On-demand video training (1 hour): A practical, structured walkthrough of key reading rules, aligned with structured literacy best practices. Watch at your own pace, refer back anytime.
“I love clear, usable trainings and this was just that. Great resources that make it easy to walk away and implement.” – Cathy
➡️ Comprehensive Reading Rules Guide: A printable reference covering specific sound patterns, spelling rules, frequency insights, keywords, and clear processes for applying these rules in instruction. Use it during planning, during lessons, or share it with colleagues and families.
“The guide is very helpful and a great reference tool.” – Martha
➡️ PD Certificate(1-hour credit): Complete a short quiz and receive a printable professional development certificate for documentation or continuing education.
“Such a wonderful resource and a very clear, well-structured training.” – Gab
➡️ Lifetime Access: Return anytime to rewatch or review. Your purchase never expires.
“The resources are great takeaways to share with staff to help implement the structured literacy framework.” – Kristy
Here’s how it works:
☝️ Get the Comprehensive Reading Rules Guide + Phonics Rules Posters
Get a Sneak Peek of the Comprehensive Rules Guide
This resource is a perfect step into Structured Literacy.
Whether you are brand new to structured literacy or have been at this for a while, this resource will give you a step-by-step, visual reference to help organize all those rules in one place.
It’s great to use as a reference guide for:
You
To use in your students’ notebooks
To share with colleagues, parents, or families to provide shared language and understanding of structured literacy concepts
This training is designed for educators who:
→ Are learning about the science of reading and want to understand the rules behind it, not just the theory.
→ Want a clear, organized reference they can use during planning, instruction, and team conversations, not another stack of disconnected resources.
→ Are looking for something practical and research-aligned that works alongside their existing curriculum, not in place of it.
This training is especially impactful for:
Educators in intervention settings, where structured, explicit instruction is critical and equally applicable in general education classrooms, for teachers who want to strengthen how foundational skills connect to real reading.
This training is not:
A full curriculum, a scripted program, or a scope and sequence.
This is a foundational training and reference designed to give you the clarity and tools to teach reading rules with confidence, within whatever structure you’re already using.
What to Expect
After this training, you will:
→ Know the specific reading and spelling rules that matter most and understand why they are important for your students.
→ See how rules build across levels of language, so instruction feels connected.
→ Have a reference guide you can use during planning, share with colleagues, or send home with families.
→ Feel confident enough to start with one or two rules and build from there without feeling like you need to know everything first.
If we haven’t met...
I’m Corey, and I’ve spent over 20 years working directly with students (including those with significant reading difficulties) in both clinical and classroom settings. My background is grounded in cognitive development and learning research, and I’ve spent my career translating evidence-based practices into clear, usable instruction for educators.
This training isn’t theory alone. It’s built from what has been used, tested, and refined with real students. And our approach has been shared with over 100,000 educators worldwide who are working to make literacy instruction clearer, more connected, and more effective for their students.
You’re in the right place if:
→ You want to feel more confident and prepared when teaching reading rules.
→ You’re hoping to incorporate research-aligned instruction that actually feels doable in your setting.
→ You want tangible strategies and tools that you can share when parents, colleagues, or administrators ask how you’re incorporating evidence-based principles into your instruction.
Frequently Asked Questions
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No. This training is designed to meet you where you are. Whether you’re just beginning to learn about the science of reading or you’ve been at this for a while, this training gives you a clear framework for understanding reading rules and how they connect.
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Yes. This training isn’t a curriculum or a scripted program. It’s a framework and reference that enhances what you’re already doing. You’ll gain clarity on the rules behind reading, which strengthens any curriculum you’re currently using.
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Yes. This training is grounded in structured literacy best practices and developed from direct clinical and classroom experience with real students.
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The training is one hour, on-demand, and self-paced. Watch it on your timeline, during a planning period, on a teacher workday, or in small pieces. You also get lifetime access, so there’s no pressure to complete it by a certain date.
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This training is about clarity, not adding more. The goal is to help you understand the rules (some of which, you may already be teaching!) so your instruction becomes more organized and you become more confident. The goal is not to make instruction more complicated.
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You’ll get instant access after purchase. Log in to your dashboard, and everything (the training and the downloadable guide) will be ready for you right away.
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A professional development certificate is automatically emailed to you upon completion of a short quiz at the end of the training.
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On-demand training courses are for individual use only. For school-wide access, please contact us for group pricing.
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We’re confident you will love this training, but if you’re not fully satisfied, you can request a full refund for up to 7 days, no questions asked.
When the rules make sense to you, they start to make sense to your students.
You don’t need to know everything before you start. You just need a clear place to begin. This training gives you the framework, the reference guide, and the confidence to teach reading rules in a way that’s connected, grounded, and ready to use with your students.
