Suitable for Teachers

Price: $199 (+fees)

Total Course Hours: 11 – 19 Hours

Previously knowns as the Reading Readiness Screening Tool (RRST)

Self Paced Webinar Available

Enrolment: Ongoing

Group Discounts Available

Overview

Unlock Literacy Success in the Classroom

In this dynamic Canadian written two-part course, educators will earn certification to administer the Assessment of Foundational Reading Skills (AFRS)—a powerful assessment tool approved by Alberta Education as a screener to identify students at risk for reading challenges. Educators will gain practical, research-based strategies from the Teaching Foundational Reading Skills (TFRS) module, designed to strengthen early reading instruction. This course equips teachers with the skills to assess, instruct, and support foundational literacy development with confidence and impact.

  • The Assessment of Foundational Reading Skills (AFRS) Certification is a two-part course that provides research-based information, strategies, and activities for teaching foundational literacy skills (TFLS),  and the Assessment of Foundational Reading Skills tool (AFRS) that are essential building blocks to strong word recognition and spelling skills. Use this course as a screener and/or diagnostic assessment for your students.
  • The AFRS portion guides educators how to use and administer the tool to assess students’ phonological awareness and phonics skills and then interpret student scores to inform planning for individual, small group, and classroom instruction.
  • A Certificate is issued upon completion of both parts.
  • Aligned with Alberta ELAL Curriculum.
  • Previously knowns as the Right to Read – Reading Readiness Screening Tool (RRST) and the Literacy Assessment Certificate (LAC).

What Teachers have Shared…

“I really value the AFRS course and all of the rich learning it provides. It’s so important that teachers understand that it’s not just about how to conduct the AFRS assessment, but what to do with that information.” Deputy Superintendent, Pembina Hills School Division

“By having a greater understanding of the subject, I will be able to detect and redirect the students in a positive way for a better understanding of their own abilities.”  Yvonne

“By using the Right to Read Program in all areas, I have already seen awesome results in students.” Margo, Edmonton Public School Board

“My students will benefit!  This was so helpful in terms of exposure to new strategies and having a systematic approach.  The AFRS results will help me to target instruction.”  Karen

“I have already had “Ah-ha” moments as to why my students are blocked.” Teacher, Calgary Board of Education