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Language Comprehension Instruction for Educators: A Missing Factor for Visible Student Literacy Outcomes
Schools have made significant progress in implementing science-based strategies for word recognition, however, explicit, classroom-ready instruction in integrated language comprehension remains largely overlooked in educator preparation and professional learning and difficult to implement with all learners, across the curriculum, throughout the school day, and in all grade levels.
This Course changes that.
Transform your literacy instruction!
• Nurture oral language development in pre-readers
through guided play and language-rich interactions
• Support decoding novices by integrating language comprehension strategies into decodable text lessons
• Guide advanced readers through complex ideas found in literature, academic content areas, and real-world social situations
There’s a pathway to making it visible, teachable, and transformative.
Designed by the Language Comprehension Institute and powered by MindWing Concepts, Inc., this self-paced course with live support sessions provides educators with the knowledge, skills, AND patented, implementation tools to deliver integrated language comprehension instruction within any existing program and across all stages of literacy development!
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ABOUT THE COURSE
Language Comprehension Instruction for Educators:
A Missing Factor for Visible Student Literacy Outcomes
This course, designed by the Language Comprehension Institute
and Powered By MindWing Concepts, Inc. provides a pathway for moving beyond gaining knowledge to transforming it into visible student outcomes!
As support for phonics and decoding continues to grow with curriculum and training, there’s a powerful new opportunity to elevate literacy instruction by integrating foundational language comprehension instruction with word recognition skill instruction to increase reading comprehension.
This integration is critical because language comprehension is at the heart of understanding, thinking, and communicating.
In this 5-unit, self-paced, online course, you'll learn how to make language comprehension visible, teachable, and transferable from language and literacy experts who facilitate sessions that are based on research-based competencies and who also rely on an implementation formula that is intentionally designed to create conditions for success.
Built by Experts. Backed by Research. Designed for You.
When you enroll in the Course you will get...
... a transformational professional learning experience designed to help you teach language comprehension with clarity, structure, and confidence which includes:
Full access to the 5 Unit, Self-Paced Online Course Bundle with 27 Lessons and 107 Learning Targets
Implementation Toolkits ($700 Value)
Bi-Weekly, Live Customized Support Sessions
Membership to private, online community “Language Comprehension Connect”
Digital Lessons, Activities, Downloads
Certificate of Completion
Optional Graduate Course Credits (fees apply)
What Makes This Course Different from Anything Else Available?
It empowers you to transform your instruction by:
Providing Language Comprehension Instruction Grounded in Science
Engaging Students with Hands-On Implementation Resources
Teaching with Intention: Instuction That Begins with the End in Mind
Turning Research into Results Implementation Science in Action
Supporting Pre-Readers, Novices, & Advanced Readers in Pre-K - Grade 6
Using Within Your Exisiting Curriculum, Decodable Series, or Boxed Program
The Course is Designed For...
...educators who want to transform their language comprehension instruction
and prepare their students for long-term success in school and beyond.
Pre-K - 6th Grade Classroom Teachers
Special EducAtors
Instructional Leaders
Literacy Coaches
Speech-Language Pathologists & SLP Assistants
Reading Specialists
Interventionists
Parent Educators
Homeschool & Worldschool Educators
Word recognition and language comprehension are both essential to
reading comprehension. They work together—and both play
critical roles in overall literacy development.
THIS COURSE IS A PROFESSIONAL LEARNING OPPORTUNITY
YOU WON'T WANT TO MISS.
A large body of research shows that strong oral language skills -pragmatics, phonology, morphology, semantics, syntax, and DISCOURSE are foundational to literacy.
These skills support not just reading and writing, but also thinking, understanding, expressing, and connecting ideas.
When teachers understand how language works, they don’t just teach students to decode and read with fluency. They teach them to comprehend deeply, reason clearly, and communicate effectively across the curriculum.
You may have not had access to formal coursework or comprehensive professional learning in linguistics, language development, inferential thinking, or knowledge-building.
As a result, you may feel unprepared—despite your commitment, passion, and expertise in other areas.
A growing number of children struggle with language comprehension and oral and written expression. Gaps widen. Scores decline. Opportunities are missed.
This Course fills a need.
Educators NEED accessible, effective professional learning on
how to teach integrated, explicit Language Comprehension.
WHY is the Language Comprehension Component
of Structured Literacy and the Science of Reading
So Difficult To Implement In Classroom Instruction:
1. Gaps in Accessible Training and Coursework Focused on Language Comprehension
2. Invisibility and Complexity of Comprehension
3. Vague Standards and Curriculum Gaps
4. Limited Instructional Time and Competing Priorities
5. Diverse Student Needs Without Clear Differentiation
An Even Closer Look...
Full Access to the 5-Unit,
Self-Paced, Online Course
Which Is:
• Grounded in the Framework of Language Comprehension Competencies developed by the Language Comprehension Institute (LCI)
• Developed using the Understanding by Design® (UbD™) Framework
• Rooted in the Sciences of Reading, Implementation, Language, Linguistics, and Cognitive Psychology
• Comprised of 107 research-aligned learning targets systematically mapped to 27 sessions
Step-by-Step Training That is:
• Provided by the founding members of LCI, with experience in applying research to practice in worldwide classrooms
• Focused on the WHYs of effective practices and the HOW TOs for successful implementation that rely on explicit demonstration lessons, and guided planning sessions using patented tools and proven methods
• Aligned to guided, high-impact performance tasks aligned to prioritized learning targets that provide evidence of visible learning
Classroom-Ready Resources for Grades Pre-K Through 6 That Are:
• Downloadable and editable
• Available for next-day use with existing ELA, Science, and Social Studies curricula
• Aligned to instructional goals for tight alignment with skills that provide evidence of learning and desired outcomes
• Hands-on, research and evidence- based, with a 34-year track record of success with students from around the world
Implementation Toolkits That Are Tailored for Specific Grade Ranges:
• The PreK-Kindergarten Kit focuses on the needs of young pre-readers and beginning readers
• The 1-6 Kit is differentiated for the needs of readers and/or older non-readers
• Patented and include:
• The Story Grammar Marker® (SGM®)
• Braidy®, The StoryBraid,
• ThemeMaker®,
• The Critical Thinking Triangle®,
and much more.
SEE BELOW FOR SPECIFIC TOOLKIT CONTENTS!
Bi-Weekly, Live Support Sessions
• Optional Zoom-based "office hours" with LCI experts and experienced guests provide opportunities to receive feedback, responses to questions about concepts, and implementation
• Sessions are customized to be responsive to participants’ grade range needs, implementation goals, and challenges
Private Membership to “Language Comprehension Connect”
• Unlimited access to an online community exclusively for course participants
• Ongoing support, idea-sharing, and encouragement from current educators
• Updates, bonus materials, and curated implementation resources
Certificate of Completion
• Printable certificate verifying hours of professional learning
• Aligned with standards
• Ideal for district Professional Learning portfolios, Professional Development Points, Professional Development Hours
Optional: 15 Graduate Credits Available
• Up to 15 graduate-level credits are available through an accredited university partner (additional fee applies for this opportunity)
• Opportunity for salary advancement or license renewal (must be approved by participants’ school districts).
What Will You Learn In the Course?
The Learning Plan for this Course was developed by experts at the Langauge Comprehension Institute using
the Understanding By Design framework and the Framework of Language Comprehension Competencies.
The Five Domains of the Framework represent the essential knowledge and practice competencies educators
need to develop deep, transferable language comprehension in students. Each Unit in the Course is grounded
in one of these core competenceis - ensuring research-aligned, classroom-ready instruction that directly
supports student literacy growth. The Course includes 5 Units, 27 Sessions and 107 Learning Targets.
Below are the overall Learning Objectives for each Course Unit.
The 5 Course Units Necessary to Transform Your Knowledge and Skills
in Integrated Language Comprehension Instruction:
What Comes in the Course Implementation Toolkit?
You may choose the grade-range specific Implementation Toolkit that fits your role and your students.
(each Kit has a $700+ Value!)
Language Comprehension for Educators Course Toolkit
For Pre-K and Kindergarten
Language Comprehension for Educators Course Toolkit
for Grades 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, & 6
Language Comprehension for Educators Course Digital Resources
Language Comprehension for Educators Course Digital Manual
* Braidy® The StoryBraid Manipulative Doll
* Build A Braidy®
* Our Friend Braidy®
* Braidy® Stickers
Esperanza Rising by Pam Munoz Ryan
Those Shoes by Maribeth Boelts
Paper Bag Princess by Robert Munsch
Calvin Can't Fly by Jennifer Berne
SGM® Icon STAMPede
Cohesive Tie JARgon
Critical Thinking Triangle® In Action Set
ThemeMaker® Tool
SGM® Mini Magnets
ThemeMaker® Magnetic Snaps
ThemeMaker® Stickers
Discourse and Thought Development Chart
Complete Episode Mini Poster
Episode Organizer Mini Poster
Feelings Mini Poster
Characteristics Mini Poster
ThemeMaker Mini Poster
Pragmatics Mini Poster
SGM®, Braidy®, ThemeMaker® Digital Icons
Stories for Teaching And Modeling
SGM Boom Cards (Summer Series)
* INDICATES ITEMS THAT ARE SPECIFIC TO THIS TOOLKIT
Language Comprehension for Educators Course Digital Resources
Language Comprehension for Educators Course Digital Manual
* Story Grammar Marker® Teacher tool
* Story Grammar Marker® Student Tool
* Universal Narrative & Expository Magnets
* SGM® Fun Pack Card Deck
* SGM® Stickers
* Fun Pack Card Deck
Esperanza Rising by Pam Munoz Ryan
Those Shoes by Maribeth Boelts
Paper Bag Princess by Robert Munsch
Calvin Can't Fly by Jennifer Berne
SGM® Icon STAMPede
Cohesive Tie JARgon
Critical Thinking Triangle® In Action Set
ThemeMaker® Tool
SGM® Mini Magnets
ThemeMaker® Magnetic Snaps
ThemeMaker® Stickers
Discourse and Thought Development Chart
Complete Episode Mini Poster
Episode Organizer Mini Poster
Feelings Mini Poster
Characteristics Mini Poster
ThemeMaker Mini Poster
Pragmatics Mini Poster
SGM®, Braidy®, ThemeMaker® Digital Icons
Stories for Teaching And Modeling
SGM Boom Cards (Summer Series)me stuff
* INDICATES ITEMS THAT ARE SPECIFIC TO THIS TOOLKIT
The Missing Factor in Literacy Instruction
Why Even Experienced Educators Have Noticed A Hidden Gap in
Educator Training—and How This Course Can Finally Fill It!
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Take the next step toward making language comprehension visible! We’ll guide you every step of the way with clarity, confidence, and proven tools such as the patented Story Grammar Marker® Approach by MindWing Concepts, Inc!
We are your instructors and the designers of this Course. We are the founding members of the Language Comprehenison Institute (LCI). Our journey has been informed by decades of experience linking language and literacy and implementing effective language comprehension instruction in classrooms.
We have long provided professional learning, coaching, and mentoring to teachers, speech-language pathologists, special educators, parents, and specialists in a variety of settings: public schools, state organizations, private schools, universities, clinics, hospitals,
and early childhood centers.
To learn more about the Language Comprehension Institute (LCI), the Framework of Language Comprehension Competencies, MindWing Concepts, Inc., our research, and our esteemed Advisory Board,
please learn more About Us!
Maryellen Rooney Moreau, M.Ed. CCC-SLP
Evelyn Russo, Ph.D.
Linda Lafontaine,
M.A. CAGS, CCC-SLP
Sheila Moreau, M.Ed.
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Clarifying Your Path to Effective Language Comprehension Instruction
Who is this course for?
This course is designed for educators who teach or support students in PreK through Grade 6. That includes general and special education teachers, reading specialists, interventionists, speech-language pathologists, instructional coaches, parent educators, HomeSchool and WorldSchool educators, and administrators seeking to strengthen integrated language comprehension instruction.
When I enroll by July 31st, when can I start my transformative learning experience?
Take advantage of our Special Launch Pricing, only available when you enroll by July 31, 2025!
📦What You’ll Receive Upon Enrollment:
• Entry into our exclusive Language Comprehension Connect Learning Community
• Your Course Toolkit—shipped FREE by MindWing Concepts, Inc.—will arrive within 5 business days (continental U.S.; international delivery times may vary)
📚Course Access Begins August 1, 2025 Unit 1: Connecting Research to Practice will be released on August 1st— mark your calendar!
Each subsequent unit will be released on the first of the month. Start learning August 1st!
Unit 2 -Language Components Central to Discourse: Developing Vocabulary and Sentences in Discourse (Language Development) - September 1, 2025
Unit 3 - Macro and Micro Narrative Discourse Structures: Planning and Instuction for Narrative Discourse (Inferential Thinking) - October 1, 2025
Unit 4 - Macro and Micro Informational Discourse Structures: Planning and Instuction for Information Discourse (Knowledge-Building) - November 1, 2025
Unit 5 - Discourse Assessment Methods: Assessing Discourse to Inform Instructional Decision Making - December 1, 2025
What resources are included in the Course Toolkit?
You’ll receive a comprehensive implementation kit featuring the patented Story Grammar Marker® which is the longest running, evidence-based, language and literacy approach of its kind. You may choose one of two different kits based on grade range. Additional related MindWing Concepts tools are also inlcuded in the kits. These resources are valued for their hands-on, visual, and developmental scaffolding for language comprehension and expression by thousands of educators and children in 26 countries worldwide. These tools have been used since 1991 to provide the explicit, systematic instruction students need to develop comprehension, critical thinking, and expressive language. When embedded within LCI’s Implementation System, the SGM® Approach becomes more accessible and actionable than ever—empowering all educators to make language comprehension visible and teachable. Each kit is valued at more than $700. A list of kit contents can be found here as well as the downloadable Course Catalog.
How do I know which of the TWO choices for Toolkits should I get?
The MindWing Concepts resources in each toolkit are developmentally appropriate for specific grade ranges. The toolkits are identical except for the primary modeling tools that the teachers use to deliver the instruction: Braidy the StoryBraid® items for PreK-Kindergarten and Story Grammar Marker® for Grades 1-6. Please refer to the "*" starred items in the resources section entitled "What Comes in the Course Implementation Toolkit?" If you work with BOTH age groups, you may want to choose one and then consider purchasing the additional materials separately as you see fit. Click here for more details.
How will I receive my Course Toolkit?
Your Course Toolkit will be shipped by MindWing Concepts, Inc. to the mailing address you provide and you will receive your toolkit within 5 business days (outside of the continental United States, shipping times may vary).
Do I need prior training in linguistics, language development, or reading?
No prior training is required. This course was created to fill that gap. We’ll guide you step-by-step through essential concepts and show you how to apply them in your classroom, regardless of your background.
Is it a prerequisite that I know how to use the Story Grammar Marker® Approach?
No, it is not a prerequisite to know how to use the Story Grammar Marker® (SGM®) Approach before taking the course. In fact, this course is designed to introduce and guide you step-by-step through the use of SGM® tools and methodology for implementation of course content in your classroom—whether you're brand new to them or already familiar. You'll receive direct instruction, demonstrations, and practical applications throughout the course so you can confidently integrate SGM® into your teaching for language comprehension and expression.
Should I take this course if I’ve already attended a Story Grammar Marker® workshop?
Yes—absolutely. While a workshop introduces you to the Story Grammar Marker® Approach, this course goes much deeper. It integrates SGM® into a full, research-based system of explicit, integrated language comprehension instruction—rooted in the Framework of Language Comprehension Competencies and grounded in the Science of Reading, language development, cognitive psychology, and implementation science. You'll move beyond individual strategies to gain:
• A comprehensive understanding of how language comprehension develops across age and skill levels
• Tools to support pre-readers, novices, and advanced readers using SGM® in context
• Guidance for aligning SGM® with curriculum goals, content areas, and school-wide implementation
• Ongoing support through bi-weekly sessions, exclusive community access, and grade-range customization
This course builds on your knowledge and equips you to implement language comprehension instruction systematically and sustainably, not just use the tools—but transform your daily teaching practice.
What will I learn in this course?
You’ll learn how to:
• Deliver integrated language comprehension instruction
• Support pre-readers, decoding novices, and advanced readers
• Implement Story Grammar Marker® and other MindWing tools in your classroom instruction and routines
• Build student oral and written expression across the curriculum
• Apply the Framework of Language Comprehension Competencies
• Plan with Understanding by Design
• Provide responsive, intentional instruction using LCI’s Formula for Success
How is this Course structured?
The course includes:
• 5 asynchronous, self-paced learning units with 27 sessions and 107 learning targets
• Quizzes, Readings, and Assessments are required to proceed from session to session
• Downloadable resources and lesson demonstrations
• A complete implementation toolkit with patented materials
• Bi-weekly virtual customization support sessions
• Membership to an exclusive educator community
• Certificate of Completion
• OPTIONAL Graduate Credits (for an additional fee, at the approval of your school district)
Is this course based on research?
Yes.
The Course Is Grounded In:
• The Science of Reading, Lingusitics and Language Development, Cognitive psychology
• Implementation Science
• The Language Comprehension Institute’s Formula for Creating Conditions for Implementation Success
• The Framework of Language Comprehension Competencies
• The Gradual Release of Responsibilty Model
• Research-based tools from MindWing Concepts, used by educators worrldwide for over 34 years
This Course Aligns With:
• a Structured Literacy Framework
• Common Core Standards
• Standards for the Preparation of Literacy Professionals
• Early Learning Standards
This Course was designed:
• Using the Understanding by Design® (UbD®)
• By the Founding Members of the Language Comprehension Institute with decades of experience and expertise in
• Speech and Language Pathology, Reading, Dyslexia, Curriculum and Instruction, Family Literacy, Classroom Instruction, and Professional Learning
• With Feedback and review by the Language Comprehension Institute's distinguished Advisory Board of researchers, specialists, educators, and clinicians
How long do I have access to the course?
You’ll have 12 months of access to all Course Content, Live Support Sessions and Community features. This allows you to return to materials as needed and apply the learning at your own pace. After the 12 months you will have an option to enroll in a paid monthly subscription for access to a private community to continue your learning and connection.
Can I earn professional development credit?
Yes. A Certificate of Completion is provided upon finishing the Course. It may be eligible for PDPs or PD hours depending on your district or state. It can be used for Speech and Language Pathologists to earn PDH (Professional Development Hours). Check with your local education agency for specific credit requirements.
The Course would qualify for PDPs in: pedagogy (professional skills and knowledge), literacy, instructional strategies for effective schooling for students with disabilities and/or diverse learning styles, implementing multisensory intervention strategies, explicit, systematic, Reading Instruction and many other areas.
What if I have questions or need support while taking this Course?
We’ve got you covered!
You’ll have access to bi-weekly, live sessions for Q&A and customized support. You can also connect with peers and instructors in our exclusive course community. Instructors will also be able to answer messages.
How can I earn Graduate Credits?
Please contact us for details on earning 15 graduate credits and for a complete, detailed syllabus.
How long will it take me to complete this Course?
⏱️ Time Commitment & Credit Options
The time investment for this course depends on your goals and how deeply you choose to engage with the content and practice opportunities.
💼 For Graduate Credit (15 Credits):
If you are enrolling to earn 15 graduate-level credits, the total time commitment is 225 hours
(15 hours per credit × 15 credits = 225 hours).
This includes all course units, assignments, reflections, and implementation work.
🎓 For Professional Learning Without Credit:
If you are enrolling for personal professional growth or school-based PD:
40 hours – Minimum engagement to meet foundational knowledge goals
112 hours (recommended) – Includes additional practice, modeling, and real-world application to support confident implementation in your classroom or team
All participants are welcome to complete the full 225 hours regardless of credit status, and will receive a Certificate of Completion upon finishing the course.
Do you have special pricing for groups?
YES! Click here to learn more about multiple licenses.
Can I enroll using a Purchase Order for myself or for a group of my staff?
Absolutely! For Organizational Access and instructions for submitting a Purchase Order, please click here.
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The Language Comprehension Institute (LCI) studies conditions under which effective language comprehension instruction can be applied in classrooms. LCI provides a Competencies Framework and designs Professional Learningfor educators to deliver effective, integrated language comprehension instruction that connects listening, speaking, reading, writing, thinking, and learning into one cohesive system.