Structured Literacy Clinic

The Structured Literacy Clinic is a practicum style course for educators who have completed the Introduction to Structured Literacy course and are looking to deepen their knowledge and practice of structured literacy. Participants will gain a deeper knowledge of structured literacy practices, multisensory techniques, advanced phonics concepts, and have an opportunity to plan for and implement structured literacy lessons within a small group setting. Participants in the Structured Literacy Clinic will be provided with individualized support and feedback throughout this process. This practical implementation course in structured literacy will give teachers, special educators, and tutors the confidence they need to fully implement a structured literacy program with their students. 

Audience: Elementary school teachers, special education teachers, literacy coaches, and tutors

Prerequisites: Introduction to Structured Literacy
Length: 4 day clinic
Presenter/s: Chantel Touryan-Schaefer, Meghan Sanchez, and Molly Bricker
Dates: June 29 to July 2, 2026
Time: 8:30am-3:30pm
Cost: $950

Outcomes

• Participants will review the foundations of the  structured literacy approach to teaching reading, aligned to the Knowledge and Practice Standards (KPS; Cowen, 2016).
• Participants will learn how to implement daily evidence-based explicit, systematic, diagnostic, and multisensory reading instruction.
• Participants will plan, implement, and reflect on structured literacy lessons within a small group setting. 

Certification

Attendees who complete the training will have the knowledge and skills to complete the KPEERI exam and apply for the Structured Literacy Classroom Teacher Certification through the Center for Effective Reading Instruction (CERI). Professional development units available for purchase.

Agenda

Day 1

• Review the essential components of Structured Literacy
• Review the Structured Literacy Lesson Plan Template
• Observe and discuss a Structured Literacy lesson
• Begin planning for a Structured Literacy lesson

Day 2

• Review a Structured Literacy Scope & Sequence
• Review the 6 Syllable Types
• Implement & Observe a Structured Literacy lesson
• Debrief with a CTI member
• Review Syllable Division Rules

Day 3

• Review Spelling & Sentence Dictation
• Discuss Questioning & Error Correction
• Implement & Observe a Structured Literacy lesson
• Debrief with a CTI member
• Review Sentence & Passage Level Reading

Day 4

• Discuss Assessment & Groupings
• Implement & Observe a Structured Literacy lesson
• Debrief with a CTI member
• Course Reflection
• Certificate of Completion

Presenter Chantel Touryan-Schaefer

Chantel Touryan-Schaefer was a first-grade classroom teacher for 14 years before following her passion for reading instruction to become a Reading Specialist. Chantel is a Reading Specialist and Certified Dyslexia Advocate in California and is working toward her CALT certification. She recently joined the Chartwell Teaching Institute as Associate Director. She has helped numerous readers realize their potential through the Orton-Gillingham and Structured Literacy methods and continues to support burgeoning readers.

Presenter Molly Bricker

Molly Bricker is a former classroom teacher and decodable book author who now trains teachers in structured literacy through the Chartwell Teaching Institute. Molly is an associate with the Association of Educational Therapists and the Orton-Gillingham Academy. She is working to become an Orton-Gillingham Fellow. Additionally, Molly runs her own educational therapy practice in Los Angeles. She enjoys spending time with her husband and daughter, reading, and playing pickleball.

Presenter Meghan Sanchez

Meghan Sanchez is a Teacher Training Consultant with Chartwell Teaching Institute (CTI). Meghan brings 10+ years of experience to the classroom and prior to this role, was a homeroom teacher at Chartwell. Meghan served as the director of academic support and as academic dean at Lake Tahoe Preparatory School. Meghan has taught students of all ages, ranging from PreK-4 to high school, and has also supported new educators as a graduate assistant with Johns Hopkins University School of Education. Meghan lives in Truckee, CA, with her wife, Kayla, and dog, Reagan.