UURC Tier II Small-Group Intervention: Next Steps℠
Next Steps℠ Triad Model
EDU 5853/6853-030 / EDU 5853/6853-040
Fall 2025
COURSE OVERVIEW
This graduate course is designed to help educators develop theoretical and practical knowledge of effective, research-based assessment and intervention for developing readers of all ages whose abilities range from G1-March to G2-end level. The course follows a "practicum model," in which participants build a conceptual framework for reading development and effective intervention through a mentored clinical experience.
The course is open to all educators, including but not limited to: university education students, classroom teachers, reading specialists, special educators, administrators, paraprofessionals, and English-Language-Learner (ELL) personnel.
The intervention model for this course, Next Steps℠ Triads, is a compilation of effective, research-based assessment and intervention techniques, designed for students experiencing reading difficulties.
Through tutoring, observations, discussion, reading and attendance at clinical sessions, participants will be expected to extend their knowledge of the following topics: reading development, phonological awareness, word identification, synthetic blending, basic vowel patterns, automaticity, fluency, assisted reading at instructional level, building/activating background knowledge, comprehension strategies, textual scaffolding, motivation, assessment for instructional level, and using curriculum-based assessment as a guide for pacing instruction.
Most importantly, participants will be expected to use their knowledge of these topics as they provide ongoing, one-on-one assessment and intervention for at least one developing reader.
This course fulfills the Tier II USOE requirement for the Reading Interventionist Endorsement.
See https://uurc.utah.edu/educators/interventionist.php for more information.
REGISTRATION AND FEES
To reserve your spot in this practicum, you must provide all requested information below and pay the tuition to the University of Utah Reading Clinic (UURC). Until we receive the tuition, your spot is not reserved. Please be aware that practica spots are limited, fill quickly and are allocated on a "first come; first served" basis.
Cost:
- EDU 5853-030/EDU 6853-030: $450, 3 credit/no credit grade.
- EDU 5853-040/EDU 6853-040: $550, 3 letter grade credits. [paper required]
To determine if either of these courses applies to your school district salary schedule or to your university education program, please consult the appropriate district and/or university advisors.
Pay with credit card
or you may mail a check for the registration fee to the address below.
BACKGROUND CHECK
All persons working with students at our Murray site or in schools where they are not employed are required to pass a State and Federal background check conducted by the Utah State Board of Education (USBE). If you fail to pass this background check, it may affect your ability to complete course requirements and receive a grade. START THIS PROCESS AS SOON AS POSSIBLE; IT MAY TAKE WEEKS TO COMPLETE!
If you are practicing educator or are a University of Utah student, verify that your background check is on record with the USBE, locate your CACTUS Number, and provide proof of your USBE Background Check. Students who previously accessed the CACTUS system via UEN will need to begin using and accessing the USIMS system.
View the Full Background Check Instructions
If you are neither a practicing educator, nor a University of Utah student, you must still provide documentation of clearance from the Utah Bureau of Criminal Identification (UBCI). Please check the following websites for the application and directions to complete this process:https://bci.utah.gov/criminal-records/criminal-records-forms/
NOTE ON CRIMINAL CONVICTIONS: If you have been convicted of something other than minor traffic violations, this may bar you from being licensed as a teacher. Consult with either the Associate Dean for Professional Education of the Graduate School of Education or the Utah Professional Practices Advisory Committee, c/o Executive Secretary, before proceeding with your program in teacher education.
You must also complete the U of U Youth Protection Training prior to working with students. This training may be completed on-line: contact youthprotection@utah.edu and you will be directed as to how to proceed.
Thank you for your patience with this process that protects our students!
REQUIRED ATTENDANCE
Your attendance is of the utmost importance because the UURC has recruited developing readers to work with you every day.
If you are absent, the student does not receive intervention.
Participants must be present for:
- Training: Tuesday, September 10 - 4:30 - 7:00 p.m.
- Training: Tuesday, September 17 - 4:30 - 7:00 p.m.
- Training: Tuesday, October 8 - 4:30 - 7:00 p.m.
- Training: Tuesday, October 22 - 4:30 - 7:00 p.m.
- and must complete 4 formal observations (3 with passing scores).
No exceptions!
Participants who do not meet these attendance requirements will not receive credit for the course.
CANCELLATIONS
To cancel your reservation, notify Trina Robbins as soon as possible.
- If you cancel your reservation on or before August 26, 2025, a $50 processing fee will be deducted from your refund.
- If you cancel between August 27 and September 2, 2025, a $200 processing fee will be deducted from your refund.
- If you cancel on or after September 3, 2025, you will not receive a refund.
LOGISTICS
Location:
- Meetings/tutoring will be held through Zoom.
Trainers:
- Trina Robbins - 801-265-3951, Trina.Robbins@utah.edu
Note: Each participant will need to prepare materials that must be brought to the first and all subsequent sessions. See course syllabus for details.
Registration Form
*** The course is full. ***
If you sign up, you will be put on a waiting list.
If a spot becomes available we will contact you, but registration is not guaranteed.
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