1) This document outlines the goals and schedule for a course on applying research-based reading instruction practices. The course aims to help teachers identify and address reading problems in students using data-driven methods. 2) It discusses how reading is a national priority due to many students struggling to read proficiently. It covers major education acts like No Child Left Behind and IDEA that pushed for scientifically-based literacy programs and accountability. 3) Teachers are tasked with investigating education websites to learn more about these acts and the national focus on improving literacy, then reporting back to the class. The goal is for teachers to incorporate this research into effective classroom reading instruction.