by Chartwell Teaching Institute | Sep 27, 2026 | Featured Post, Structured Literacy
Writing and Artwork by Hannah Shickle “Dyslexia is an island of weakness surrounded by a sea of strengths.” — Dr. Sally Shaywitz Living with Dyslexia Imagine this: I am a bright, eager student, yearning to learn. Yet every time I open a book, the sounds are difficult...
by Chartwell Teaching Institute | Sep 23, 2024 | Featured Post, Tools & Strategies
Written by Cheryl Milton Math trauma can significantly impact a student’s ability to engage with mathematics in the classroom. For example, students may struggle to initiate or complete math tasks. To effectively teach math to students who have experienced math...
by Chartwell Teaching Institute | Sep 16, 2024 | Featured Post, Testimonial
Written by Hannah Shickle Hannah Shickle believes that “when we teach reading right, we change lives.” Her own experience with dyslexia, ADHD, and scotopic sensitivity syndrome inform her practices in the classroom uniquely. Hannah’s journey to teaching effective...
by Chartwell Teaching Institute | Sep 16, 2024 | Featured Post, Structured Literacy
Written by Crissy Maras Teacher Crissy Maras explains the dictation portion of her structured literacy lesson with middle school students. The small group is receiving intervention with Wilson Language Training. She empowers her students to take risks and develop a...
by Chartwell Teaching Institute | Sep 16, 2024 | Featured Post, Tools & Strategies
Written by Ashton Plette High school is a critical time in a student’s life, marked by significant growth in social, emotional, and academic domains. They are learning to navigate complex social landscapes while simultaneously forming their identities and learning to...
by Chartwell Teaching Institute | Aug 2, 2024 | Featured Post, Tools & Strategies, Uncategorized
A key component of our Structured Literacy Workshop is hands-on experience. Attendees observe Chartwell teachers in action and practice the same literacy drills. This combination of practice and observation provides a strong foundation for successful drill...
