Structured Literacy: Focus K-2
This two-day workshop builds upon the foundational knowledge of Structured Literacy introduced in the 3-day Introduction to Structured Literacy course. Designed specifically for educators working with kindergarten through second-grade students, this class delves deeper into the techniques and strategies for teaching foundational reading skills (Phonemic Awareness, Phonics, and Fluency) using a structured literacy lesson plan and aligns with the Knowledge and Practice Standards (KPS; Cowen, 2016).
Through hands-on practice, educators will gain confidence in creating engaging, research-based lessons tailored to the needs of early elementary learners. By the end of the workshop, participants will have the tools and experience to deliver high-quality instruction that supports all students in developing strong foundational reading skills.
Audience: K-2 classroom school teachers in general education or special education, literacy coaches, and administrators
Length: 2-day workshop
Presenter/s: Chantel Touryan-Schaefer
Dates: June 25 to June 26, 2025
Time: 8:30 am-3:30 pm
Cost: $450
Outcomes
By the end of this two-day workshop, participants will be able to:
- Develop and implement Structured Literacy lesson plans tailored to K-2 students, incorporating explicit, systematic instruction in phonological awareness, phonics, decoding, spelling, and fluency.
- Practice and refine instructional strategies through hands-on activities
- Gain strategies to adapt Structured Literacy instruction to meet the diverse learning needs of early elementary students, supporting foundational reading skills for all learners.
Attendees who complete this training and the prerequisite Introductory Elementary Structured Literacy 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). Attendees may also pay for CEUs through CSUMB.
Schedule
Day 1
- Science of Reading brief review
- Explore Scope and Sequence
- Overview of Comprehensive Lesson Plan
- Being lesson plan development
Day 2
- Small Group Observation
- Debrief
- Continue lesson planning
- Explore support materials and resources
- Mock lesson
IDA (International Dyslexia Association) accredits Chartwell School’s program Chartwell Teacher Training Institute at the Accreditation level for its alignment to the science of reading, structured literacy and with the IDA Knowledge and Practice Standards (KPS) for Teachers of Reading. (Note: The approved IDA course is 5 days of instruction. The 3 day version of the training is considered Part 1.)
Professional Development Units available for additional purchase through University of the Pacific.
Teacher Bio
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.
