Reignite your teaching practices with Zinc’s On-Demand e-Learning Modules.
Completing all four modules makes you eligible* for free Zinc licenses for all of your students.
Build a classroom of confident, engaged, and motivated readers.
Struggling to get students into the text? In just four short sessions, you’ll learn Zinc’s straightforward protocol for lifting reading levels and helping every student connect with the very next text you teach.
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After completing this 10- to 12-minute module, you will:
Understand the obstacles that decoding and vocabulary pose for secondary readers
Identify Tier 2 words and understand how to help students learn them through multi-modal and spaced repetition strategies
Recognize common decoding gaps among adolescent readers and learn how to address them with simple, everyday classroom practices
Create a classroom environment where all students know to look for and correct reading mistakes
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After completing this 20-minute module, you will:
Understand the obstacles that hold students back from comprehending when reading
Learn a simple reading protocol that teaches students what to DO when they read
Acquire tactics to apply these strategies to any text, making class discussions more inclusive and alive
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After this 20-minute module, you will be able to:
Plan effective integration of Zinc activities
Understand the components and intended outcomes of Zinc Journeys
Assign course-aligned activities in Zinc
Identify key information in Zinc reports to inform classroom instruction
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After completing this 10-minute module, you will be able to:
Explain the difference between intrinsic and extrinsic motivation
Understand the role of love-driven effort in learning
Understand what motivates teens and how reading can appeal to their deepest needs
Build a classroom culture of reading
*Zinc awards free student accounts for one to two teachers per school.
Want to connect with someone at Zinc before you start these modules? Email: partnerships@zinclearninglabs.com.
Complete the training series.
Unlock free Zinc student licenses.
We’re looking for 1,000 teachers who want to transform their students’ lives with reading growth. Here’s how it works
Teachers who finish the series can receive free Zinc licenses for every student they teach (note: Zinc typically awards free licenses to 1–2 teachers per school). That means unlimited access to personalized reading journeys, interactive practice, and the tools to help every student grow.
Here’s how it works:
Register for Zinc’s free, on-demand Professional Learning series (about 1 hour total).
Complete all 4 short modules (10–20 minutes each).
Apply for free student licenses in a quick survey at the end.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Secondary ELA teachers* who complete all 4 modules of the Zinc Professional Learning series.
*Zinc typically awards complimentary licenses to 1–2 teachers per school.
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About 1–1.5 hours total. Each module runs 10–20 minutes and can be completed at your own pace.
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The four-part training series is full of strategies, tips, and resources to help you build a culture of motivated, engaged readers in your classroom.
Once you’ve completed all four modules, you can also apply for free Zinc licenses for all your students across the classes you teach — giving them access to personalized reading journeys, vocabulary games, and interactive practice.
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Simply check “Yes” in the Module 4 survey after completing the series, then provide some information about the number of licenses you’ll need and where you contact you. We’ll confirm by email within 5 business days.