Get Free Licenses for All Your Students.
Complete four short e-Learning modules and unlock full Zinc access for all your students.
About 1 hour total.
Finish at your own pace.
No credit card.
Reading growth strategies you can apply right away.
Join the first 1,000 secondary ELA teachers nationwide.
Want to connect with someone at Zinc before you start these modules?
Email: partnerships@zinclearninglabs.com.
How It Works
A simple, fast path to free licenses.
Step 1: Enroll
Register for Zinc’s on-demand teacher training series (completely free).
Step 2: Complete Four Modules
Each module takes 10–20 minutes and can be completed at your own pace.
Step 3: Unlock Student Licenses
Once you finish all four modules, you’ll receive free licenses for your students. (1–2 teachers per school are eligible).
What You’ll Learn in the Modules:
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Build a strong foundation for comprehension. You’ll learn how to:
Strengthen decoding skills
Reinforce vocabulary
Improve reading fluency
Support students who struggle with foundational basics
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Teach students what to do when they read. You’ll learn how to:
Help students access even the most complex texts
Guide students to apply Zinc’s reading-strategy skills
Support strategic reading in any classroom
Improve comprehension by connecting with the writer’s meaning
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See how Zinc fits into your daily instruction. You’ll learn how to:
Integrate Zinc into your class routines
Use assignments, reports, and pacing tools
Differentiate for a wide range of readers
Implement quick-start activities
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Help teens want to read. You’ll learn how to:
Use autonomy, choice, and relevance
Build reading identity
Improve student stamina and persistence
Tap into Zinc’s motivational features
Why We’re Offering This for Free
Secondary education programs don’t teach you how to teach reading.
We’re partnering with teachers across the country to expand access to effective, research-based reading instruction.
The time to address America’s reading crisis is now.
Here’s what teachers using Zinc are saying:
“I am SO excited to be able to have this for my class. It is a great program and I see the progress my students make.”
— Kelly Black, 9th & 10th Grade English, North Lenior High School, La Grange, NC
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— Teacher name, grade, school, city/state or district
Frequently Asked Questions
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Yes; secondary ELA teachers are eligible. We offer 1–2 teachers per school free student licenses after completing the four modules.
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About 60-75 minutes total.
Each module takes 10–20 minutes and can be done at your own pace.
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You’ll gain strategies, tips, and resources to help you build a culture of motivated, engaged readers.
You’ll also receive full student licenses for your classroom, access to teacher reports, and Zinc’s complete set of reading strategy lessons and texts.
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Once you finish all four modules and provide information about the number of licenses you’ll need, Zinc will email you within five business days.
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Yes. All modules are asynchronous and on-demand.
As you complete modules, your work will be saved if you need to come back later to complete the training
Ready to Get Started?
Have questions?