Foundations of Reading - Online course

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Online Course Digital Book
$100.00
Description

If you are preparing for the Foundations of Reading Test (FORT), this comprehensive online course provides the instruction, practice, and strategies you need to pass with confidence.

The course is fully aligned with the science of reading and the official FORT test blueprint. Through structured lessons, instructional videos, targeted practice questions, and full-length practice tests, you will build the knowledge and strategies needed to succeed on exam day.

Included in the course is the complete digital FORT study guide, which provides in-depth coverage of every objective tested on the exam.

Content Areas Covered

This course follows the exact structure of the official FORT exam:

  • Foundations of Reading Development
  • Development of Reading Comprehension
  • Reading Assessment and Instruction
  • Integration of Knowledge (Open-Response)

All instruction reflects evidence-based reading instruction grounded in the science of reading.

Open-Response Preparation

The course provides focused preparation for the Integration of Knowledge open-response section. With 10 writing prompts and sample essays, you will practice how to:

  • Analyze student reading data
  • Design targeted instructional interventions
  • Write clear, organized, evidence-based responses
  • Apply the science of reading to instructional decision-making

What’s Included

  • Detailed preparation aligned with every FORT objective
  • Several hours of instructional videos explaining key reading concepts
  • Nine mini quizzes (10 questions each) to reinforce learning after each objective
  • Two full-length FORT practice tests
  • Over 250 total practice questions with detailed explanations
  • The full digital Foundations of Reading Test study guide included in the course
  • Ten open-response prompts with sample essays
  • A Good Words List to help identify strong answer choices and eliminate weak ones
  • Think Like a Test Maker® strategies integrated throughout the course

Each explanation clarifies not only why the correct answer is correct, but also why the other options are incorrect, helping you develop stronger analytical thinking for exam questions.

How It’s Delivered

This online course is delivered digitally and is available immediately after enrollment. You will receive an email with instructions to set up your account and access the course right away. Once registered, you can log in anytime and study at your own pace from any device.

There is no expiration date, so you will continue to have access to all course materials.

Contact us if you have any questions: info@KathleenJasper.com. We have very helpful human customer support representatives available 24-7.
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Robin Parrish

Foundations of Reading - Online course

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Edith Omosun
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Anonymous
Going through it for the third time, still can't

Going through it for the third time, still can't get 10/10 on all of them.

You're showing great dedication by working through the course multiple times. Keep it up, and please let us know if you need any support along the way.

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Julia Curry

Foundations of Reading - Online course

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Sean Herman
Videos don't cover everything

They are 10-12 20-minute'ish videos covering content and another set of videos reviewing question answers. I didn't find much value over the PDF outside of the online question format, which just wasn't worth the extra cost to me.

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Felicia Kelley
amazing resource!

This course is just what I needed after completing my licensure program. Kathleen's passion for education is evident in her delivery of the material.

The way the strategies are explained has made it a lot easier to understand the content. I am hoping there is support for the math portion of the exam also.

I would highly recommend this course to anyone taking these exams!

Thank you so much for your kind words. We're thrilled to hear the course has been helpful for you. Thank you as well for your interest in additional resources. Feel free to browse our resources for teacher certification exams that include math content here: https://kathleenjasper.com/search?q=math*

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Erin C.
100% Recommend

I just took the ROF test this morning. The videos and study guide helped so much!! I have confidence that I every question was answered to the best of my ability and looked for clues what Kathleen goes over in the videos. My confidence going into the test was high and I wasn’t nervous like I normally am. Kathleen absolutely helped me understand the material so much better and so glad I took the leap of faith and purchased the study guide & videos.

Thank you for sharing your experience.

We're delighted to hear that the videos and study guide helped you feel confident and prepared for your exam. It's wonderful to know that tye strategies and explanations made a meaningful difference in your preparation.

Thank you for your kind words, and we wish you all the best as you await your results.

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Stephanie Evans
Foundations of reading

I really like to be able to go back and do the quizzes, then move on and reflect on the answers that I have with the videos

We appreciate you sharing your feedback. Thank you for choosing our course and we wish you all the best on your teaching journey..

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Danielle
Excelente

Excelente material

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Dustin McAndrew

Foundations of Reading Test (FORT) Online Course

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Calla Stokes
Foundations of reading 890

I learned a lot of information from your webinars that helped me answer some of the test questions ; however, the recent foundations of reading test 890 was mostly scenario based questions. It was difficult!

Thank you for your kind words and for the ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ review. We truly appreciate it. Keep practicing applying concepts to real classroom situations, that’s key. You’re on the right track, and we’re rooting for you.

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Adrian Ellis
So Great

Has really been great just been focusing on the reading right now, but the videos have been awesome as well

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brandy alexander
Great help

I feel the videos have helped tremendously with understanding the content better than just reading the book.

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Andrew Johnson
PASSED !

PASSED!
Huge thank you to Kathleen for the videos and practice quizzes! This was my third time taking the Foundations of Reading test—and third time’s the charm! I had previously taken a prep course through GOH Academy, and while no disrespect to Chris, I found it a bit overwhelming and not as effective. Kathleen’s study package, along with the app, was much clearer, more organized, and incredibly user-friendly. I finally passed—and I truly believe this program made the difference!

Congratulations! We're so proud of you for sticking with it—third time’s the charm indeed. Thank you for the kind words. We’re thrilled the materials helped you pass.

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Franca Burton
Foundations of Reading

This was a great webinar. I had to take a test that Monday. I really hope I did well.

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Amy Lynn Dewitt
Very helpful

I feel like this course was very good in helping me to understand and learn about the foundations of reading test. I learned some great tips on what to look for when taking the test. I like that it goes through each and every answer of why it was correct or why it was incorrect. I will be taking the test in a week. I feel like I have a better understand and feel more prepared to take the test.

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DH

Great!

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Kia Stanford

Foundations of Reading Online course

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Bradley Palmer

It’s been really useful resource for this exam.

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Tracy Glover
Just what I needed

Took my foundations of reading type classed over 16 years ago in college. I now need to take the foundations of reading test to add an intervention specialist license. This course was a lifesaver!

It’s great that you found exactly what you needed to prepare for the foundations of reading test. Best of luck with your intervention specialist license. You've got this

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Andrene Nelson
Praxis - Special Education and Foundations of Reading

I am yet to use this one, Foundations of Reading, but I trust KJ’s products so much that once I browsed it for use, I was already satisfied. I bought the online course for Praxis Special Efucation (5043-I think) and passed my test with above average pass at the very first sitting. While I am confident in my academic ability I also know I might not have done this well without KJ’s products. I would recommend it all year round.

That’s awesome! Congrats on passing your Praxis Special Education exam. It’s great to hear that our products helped you. Good luck with the Foundations of Reading exam 😊

Frequently Asked Questions

The Foundations of Reading Test (FORT) is considered rigorous because it measures detailed knowledge of reading development and the ability to apply that knowledge to instructional scenarios. The exam is 4 hours long and includes 100 multiple-choice questions (80% of your score) and two open-response assignments (20% of your score). Many candidates find the open-response section the most challenging because it requires analyzing student data and explaining instructional decisions using precise, evidence-based reading terminology.

The five essential components of reading, identified by the National Reading Panel and reflected in the FORT objectives, are phonemic awareness, phonics, fluency, vocabulary, and comprehension. Effective reading assessment evaluates student performance in each of these areas to guide instruction and intervention.

Yes. If you do not pass the FORT, you may retake the exam after a 30-day waiting period. The 30 days begin on your test date, not your score release date.

Before retesting, review your score report carefully. It provides performance indicators by objective area (0001–0011), which show whether you were stronger or weaker in areas such as phonological awareness, phonics, comprehension, assessment, or the open-response section. Use those indicators to focus your preparation on specific weaknesses rather than studying everything again.

The most effective way to organize your constructed-response answer is in four clear paragraphs.

  • Paragraph 1 should identify and explain the student’s strength using specific evidence from the data provided.
  • Paragraph 2 should clearly describe the student’s area of need, again citing concrete evidence.
  • Paragraph 3 should outline the specific strategy or intervention you would implement to address the identified need.
  • Paragraph 4 should explain why that strategy is appropriate and effective, connecting it directly to the student’s data and reading research.

Using this four-paragraph structure ensures that all required components of the task are addressed. It also makes it easier for scorers to locate each element in your response, which supports clearer scoring and increases your likelihood of earning a passing score.

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