BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Chartwell Teaching Institute - ECPv6.16.2//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://chartwellteachinginstitute.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Chartwell Teaching Institute REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Los_Angeles BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20230312T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20231105T090000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20240310T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20241103T090000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20250309T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20251102T090000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20260308T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20261101T090000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20270314T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20271107T090000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260319T163000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260319T180000 DTSTAMP:20260519T230344 CREATED:20251230T215038Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260123T131425Z UID:10000079-1773937800-1773943200@chartwellteachinginstitute.org SUMMARY:Red Words\, Trick Words\, and Heart Words\, Oh My! DESCRIPTION:Are you confused by the best way to teach High Frequency Words? Join us for this virtual workshop where the mystery behind many high-frequency words is revealed so you can teach them with confidence!  \nIn this workshop\, participants will learn how to teach high-frequency words with confidence by understanding the phonics rules that underpin them. In fact\, only 4% of the English language is truly irregular. This workshop will unpack how to teach high-frequency words using the heart word method and what to do when a high-frequency word is truly irregular. Participants will also have the opportunity to practice these strategies with instructor feedback.  \nAudience: Elementary teachers\, interventionists\, reading specialists\, aides\, paraprofessionalsLength: 1.5 hoursPresenter/s: Chantel Touryan-SchaeferDates: March 19\, 2026Time: 4:30-6:00Cost: $25 \nOutcomes \n\nUnderstand the phonics rules behind many high-frequency words\nLearn how to incorporate the Heart Word method into your teaching\nPractice teaching high-frequency words using the Heart Word method\nGain confidence in teaching high-frequency words\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Teacher Bio\nChantel 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. URL:https://chartwellteachinginstitute.org/event/heart-words/ LOCATION:Virtual Workshop CATEGORIES:One Day,Science of Reading,Structured Literacy,Virtual ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://chartwellteachinginstitute.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/004.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260211T163000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260211T180000 DTSTAMP:20260519T230344 CREATED:20251230T214135Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260123T131323Z UID:10000078-1770827400-1770832800@chartwellteachinginstitute.org SUMMARY:How to Build Your Multisensory Toolkit DESCRIPTION:In this workshop\, we will unpack the meaning of multisensory instruction\, the auditory-visual-kinesthetic connection\, and why this form of instruction is an essential component of structured literacy. Participants will actively learn how to use a variety of manipulatives and tools to support multisensory instruction that can be used with any curriculum. Additionally\, participants will create a small-group lesson plan emphasizing the multisensory components of instruction. Participants will leave with an understanding of when\, why\, and how to use multisensory strategies to enhance their instruction.  \nDate: February 11\, 2026Time: 4:30-6:00 pmAudience: Elementary teachers\, special educators\, tutors\, coaches\, aides\, and paraprofessionalsLength: 1.5 hoursPresenter: Molly BrickerCost: $25 \nOutcomes \n\nParticipants will acquire a deep understanding of the auditory-visual-kinesthetic connection. \nParticipants will acquire an understanding of why multisensory instruction is part of structured literacy.\nAttendees will plan a small group lesson using multisensory strategies.\nParticipants will leave with an expanded toolkit of resources and materials to support multisensory instruction.\n\nTopics \n\nReview Components of Structured Literacy\nThe auditory-visual-kinesthetic connection \nPlanning for multisensory instruction\nMultisensory resources and materials\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Teacher Bio\nMolly Bricker is a former classroom teacher who now trains teachers in structured literacy through the Chartwell Teaching Institute. Additionally\, Molly runs her own educational therapy practice in Los Angeles. Molly is an associate with the Association of Educational Therapists and the Orton-Gillingham Academy. She is also working to become an Orton-Gillingham Fellow. URL:https://chartwellteachinginstitute.org/event/build-multisensory-toolkit/ LOCATION:Virtual Workshop CATEGORIES:Multisensory Instruction,One Day,Science of Reading,Structured Literacy,Virtual ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://chartwellteachinginstitute.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/multisensory.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260128T163000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260128T173000 DTSTAMP:20260519T230345 CREATED:20251230T213226Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260123T131230Z UID:10000077-1769617800-1769621400@chartwellteachinginstitute.org SUMMARY:District Partnership Information Session DESCRIPTION:Join us for an engaging hour-long information session specifically designed for administrators and district and county leaders to explore how to build a successful partnership with the Chartwell Teaching Institute (CTI). In this session\, Director Jodi Amaditz will share the rich history and mission of the CTI program\, alongside its comprehensive course offerings. You’ll also discover effective ways to integrate literacy coaching and training seamlessly into your district’s curriculum and availability. Don’t miss this opportunity to elevate your district’s educational approach! \nDate: January 28\, 2026Time: 4:30-5:30 pmAudience: District leaders\, administrators\, county office leaders\, interested teachers\, public and private schoolsLength: 1 hourPresenter: Jodi AmaditzCost: FREE \nTopics \n\nCTI History & Mission\nHow to Build a District Partnership\nTraining\, consulting\, and coaching\nThe Coaching Cycle\nScheduling Options\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Teacher Bio\nJodi Amaditz is the Director of Teaching and Learning at Chartwell School. She holds a master’s degree as a Reading Specialist from Columbia University Teachers College. She taught as a learning specialist in New York City and then as an ELA and Reading Specialist in a Westchester public middle school. Jodi is a certified Orton-Gillingham classroom educator and has trained in multiple structured literacy programs. Currently\, Jodi is the coordinator for Chartwell’s UCSF Dyslexia Center Phenotyping partnership and supports the Multitudes Early Reading Screener team. She is the co-director of Chartwell’s Teacher Training Institute\, accredited by the International Dyslexia Association. She partners with school districts to provide workshops on the science of reading and to train teachers to develop their literacy programs and practices. URL:https://chartwellteachinginstitute.org/event/partnership-info-session/ LOCATION:Virtual Workshop CATEGORIES:Information Session,One Day,Virtual ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://chartwellteachinginstitute.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/hero-03.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260120T163000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260120T180000 DTSTAMP:20260519T230345 CREATED:20251025T160357Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251025T183716Z UID:10000075-1768926600-1768932000@chartwellteachinginstitute.org SUMMARY:How to Teach the 3 Great Spelling Rules Morphology Series Part 2 DESCRIPTION:This interactive 1.5-hour virtual workshop invites educators to delve into the role morphology plays in spelling. Participants will examine how morphological instruction can enhance students’ comprehension of word structure\, enabling them to better understand complex words. \nIn this workshop\, we’ll review the concepts of morphology and the steps of Structured Word Inquiry (SWI). Educators will practice three key suffixing rules\, gaining clarity as to when these conventions apply—and when they do not. Through hands-on practice with word sums\, word matrices\, and a suffix-checking diagram\, participants will develop strategies to effectively teach these conventions\, empowering students to analyze and understand the structure of words with confidence. \nAudience: Elementary literacy teachers\, middle school literacy teachers\, instructional coaches\, literacy coaches\, special education teachersLength: 1.5 Hour WorkshopPresenter: Meghan SanchezDate: Tuesday\, January 20\, 2026Time: 4:30 – 6 PM PST \nOutcomes \n\nRecognize how morphology instruction can improve students’ spelling\, vocabulary\, and understanding of the English language\nPractice using morphological tools and routines to help students understand the meanings of various affixes and bases\nExplore 3 suffixing conventions using morphological tools like word sums\, word matrices\, and suffix-checking diagrams\n\nTopics \n\nWhat is morphology?\nImportant Vocabulary of SWI\nSuffixing Rules Using Morphology\nAdditional Morphology Resources\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Teacher Bio\nMeghan 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 for the last two years. She received her Bachelor’s degree from Haverford College in Haverford\, PA and a dual Masters in Elementary Education and Special Education from Lesley University in Cambridge\, MA. 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. URL:https://chartwellteachinginstitute.org/event/spellling-rules-part-2/ LOCATION:CA CATEGORIES:One Day,Science of Reading,Structured Literacy,Virtual ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://chartwellteachinginstitute.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/015.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251210T163000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251210T180000 DTSTAMP:20260519T230345 CREATED:20251025T154645Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251025T155850Z UID:10000073-1765384200-1765389600@chartwellteachinginstitute.org SUMMARY:Read & Spell with Your Ears First! Phonemic & Morphemic Awareness Explained DESCRIPTION:Phonological Processing is one of the five cognitive processes used for reading\, and Phonemic Awareness is one of the 5 Pillars of Early Literacy according to the National Reading Panel.. In this workshop\, we’ll dive into the components of phonological processing\, phonemic awareness\, and morphemic awareness to understand their importance and impact on reading and writing. Participants will have a chance to try out a variety of phonemic and morphemic awareness activities\, get a first-hand look at skill-based assessments to drive instruction.. Additionally\, a variety of curricula\, resources\, and manipulatives will be shared to support classroom instruction. \nAudience: Elementary teachers (TK-2nd)\, literacy coaches\, instructional aides\, and paraprofessionalsLength: 1.5 hours WorkshopPresenter: Molly BrickerDate: December 10\, 2025Time: 4:30-6 pm \nOutcomes \n\nParticipants will acquire an understanding of the components of phonological processing\nParticipants will acquire an understanding of phonemic awareness vs. phonological awareness\nParticipants will understand the unique differences between phonemic and morphemic awareness\nParticipants will learn interactive strategies for phonemic and morphemic awareness exercises\nParticipants will leave with an expanded toolkit of resources\, activities\, and materials to support phonological awareness\, phonemic awareness\, and morphemic awareness\n\nTopics \n\nReview Brain Processes of Reading\nComponents of Phonological Processing\nPhonological Processing vs. Phonemic Awareness\nPhonemic & Morphemic Awareness Exercises\nRelevant Curriculum\, Resources\, and Manipulatives\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Teacher Bio\nMolly Bricker is a former classroom teacher who now trains teachers in structured literacy through the Chartwell Teaching Institute. Additionally\, Molly runs her own educational therapy practice in Los Angeles. Molly is an associate with the Association of Educational Therapists and the Orton-Gillingham Academy. She is also working to become an Orton-Gillingham Fellow. URL:https://chartwellteachinginstitute.org/event/with-your-ears-first/ LOCATION:CA CATEGORIES:One Day,Science of Reading,Virtual ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://chartwellteachinginstitute.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/006.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251118T163000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251118T180000 DTSTAMP:20260519T230345 CREATED:20251025T155455Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251025T161453Z UID:10000074-1763483400-1763488800@chartwellteachinginstitute.org SUMMARY:What is Structured Word Inquiry? Morphology Part 1 DESCRIPTION:This interactive 1.5-hour virtual workshop invites educators to delve into the role of morphology in unlocking students’ spelling and vocabulary potential. Participants will examine how morphological instruction can enhance students’ comprehension of word structure\, enabling them to better understand complex words. \nThis part 1 of a 2-part series introduces a dynamic\, inquiry-based approach—Structured Word Inquiry (SWI)—to guide students in analyzing the relationships between word meanings\, spellings\, sounds\, and etymology. Educators will also explore practical tools and strategies for conducting morphological investigations\, empowering students to identify patterns across word families and deepen their understanding of affixes and Latin bases. \n* This is part 1 of a 2-part series. Optional Part 2 will take place on January 20\, 2025. \nAudience: Elementary literacy teachers\, middle school literacy teachers\, instructional coaches\, literacy coachesLength: 1.5 Hour WorkshopPresenter: Meghan SanchezDate: Tuesday\, November 18\, 2025Time: 4:30 – 6 PM PST \nOutcomes \n\nRecognize how morphology instruction can improve students’ spelling\, vocabulary\, and understanding of the English language\nUnderstand the 4 steps of Structured Word Inquiry\, an inquiry-based framework that helps students explore the semantics\, orthography\, phonology\, and etymology of various words\nPractice using morphological tools and routines to help students understand the meanings of various affixes and bases\n\nTopics \n\nWhat is morphology?\n4 Steps of SWI\nTools of SWI: Word Web\, Word Sums\, Word Matrices\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Teacher Bio\nMeghan 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 for the last two years. She received her Bachelor’s degree from Haverford College in Haverford\, PA and a dual Masters in Elementary Education and Special Education from Lesley University in Cambridge\, MA. 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. URL:https://chartwellteachinginstitute.org/event/structured-word-inquiry-part1/ LOCATION:CA CATEGORIES:One Day,Science of Reading,Structured Literacy,Virtual ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://chartwellteachinginstitute.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/013.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250624T083000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250624T153000 DTSTAMP:20260519T230345 CREATED:20250131T191625Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250413T172443Z UID:10000050-1750753800-1750779000@chartwellteachinginstitute.org SUMMARY:Dysgraphia: Writing Within [Between] the Lines DESCRIPTION:Do you have students struggling to get their thoughts on paper and when they do their writing is almost illegible? This one day workshop will provide participants with an understanding of dysgraphia through engagement in interactive activities\, group discussions\, and practical application. Participants will learn the development of writing\, how dysgraphia impacts a student’s social and emotional learning\, and leave with a toolbox of support strategies and accommodations to use with the struggling learners/writers in your classroom.   \nAudience: Elementary and Secondary teachers\, Administrators\, occupational therapists\, Classroom Assistants\, Paraprofessionals\, and Literacy CoachesLength: One Day WorkshopPresenter/s: Lisa Benjamin\, OTR/L \nOutcomes\n\nDeepen understanding of Dysgraphia\nLearn the latest research \nUnderstand the development of fine motor and writing skills\nUnderstand the social and emotional impact of Dysgraphia\nLearn accommodations and classroom supports for students \n\nTopics/Schedule\n\nDysgraphia overview and DSM classification\nDysgraphia in the classroom\nCurrent research\nDevelopment of fine and visual motor skills \nSensory-Motor and Dysgraphia\nVisual-Memory and Dysgraphia\nClassroom strategies and accommodations \nIndividual case study\nExplore additional resources (checklists and reference materials)\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Presenter Lisa Benjamin\nLisa Benjamin is an occupational therapist at Chartwell School. She holds a Masters in occupational therapy from San Jose State University and a bachelors in Exercise Science from Fresno State and has a dual elementary education and mild/moderate special education credential. Lisa has worked at Chartwell for 5 years as the lead occupational therapist\, and previously worked in a pediatric outpatient setting. \nPrior to Chartwell\, Lisa was a Resource Specialist and case manager for 5 years in a middle school in Sanger\, CA. In addition to overseeing executive functioning at Chartwell\, being an instructional coach\, and providing individualized OT services to small groups of students (1st-12th grade)\, she provides instructional workshops to teachers and families that focus on sensory processing\, classroom accommodations\, executive functioning\, social emotional learning\, driver readiness\, and fine and visual motor skills. URL:https://chartwellteachinginstitute.org/event/dysgraphia-reading-between-lines/ LOCATION:Chartwell School\, 2511 Numa Watson Rd.\, Seaside\, CA\, 93955\, United States CATEGORIES:Dysgraphia,In-Person,One Day ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://chartwellteachinginstitute.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Screenshot-2024-05-07-at-10.01.42 AM.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250610T083000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250610T153000 DTSTAMP:20260519T230345 CREATED:20250131T184546Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250428T024503Z UID:10000047-1749544200-1749569400@chartwellteachinginstitute.org SUMMARY:Executive Functioning - Strategies for the Classroom (Elementary) DESCRIPTION:Do you want your classroom to run smoothly and your instructional time to be more effective? Do you want your students to become independent with managing their time\, space\, material\, and information? This 1-day workshop will provide an overview of executive functioning\, including the practical application of skills\, strategies\, and tools that promote executive functioning growth for elementary and secondary students.  \nTime will be allotted to develop\, practice and apply some of these concepts during the session to see how the skills can be applied to your individual classroom. Participants should bring materials that they currently use/will use with students for the application portions of the seminar in order to see how the skills apply to their own curriculum (and classroom materials/resouces). \nDetails\nAudience: Elementary and Secondary Teachers\, Administrators\, Literacy CoachesLength: One Day Workshop Presenter/s: Billy Swift and Lisa BenjaminDate: Tuesday 6/10/25Time: 8:30am-3:30pm \nOutcomes\n\nDefine\, understand\, and effectively apply executive functioning principles in the classroom\nCreate an effective classroom environment that models positive executive functioning traits\nGenerate meaningful activities that integrate content and study skills\nUnderstand and use various methodologies to build and support executive functioning skills\n\nTopics\n\nExecutive functioning overview\nExecutive functioning in the classroom\nCurrent research\nApplication \nScope and sequence of executive functioning skills \nIndividualized unit design\nExplore additional resources\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Presenter Billy Swift\nBilly Swift has been at Chartwell since 2013\, has worked in special education since 2008\, is the director of student support at Chartwell School\, and associate director of Chartwell Teaching Institute. In his role\, Billy oversees the SEAD curriculum\, PBIS\, related services\, response to behavior\, interventions\, restorative practices\, and is a resource for students\, families\, and faculty. His roles in education have included working as a reading specialist\, expressive language teacher\, and advocate for students with learning and attention differences. He is versed in various Orton-Gillingham based approaches including Wilson\, PAF\, and Lindamood-Bell. \nBilly has led many workshops or presentations on various topics such as Dyslexia\, ADHD\, Social-Emotional Development\, Executive Functioning\, Classroom Management\, and Neurodiversity. He has presented for or been a guest speaker for the International Dyslexia Association\, AIM Youth Mental Health\, and EdRev\, to name a few. Billy holds an MFA from Lesley University and a Master of Science in Education from Simmons College.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Presenter Lisa Benjamin\nLisa Benjamin is an occupational therapist at Chartwell School. She holds a Masters in occupational therapy from San Jose State University and a bachelors in Exercise Science from Fresno State and has a dual elementary education and mild/moderate special education credential. Lisa has worked at Chartwell for 5 years as the lead occupational therapist\, and previously worked in a pediatric outpatient setting. \nPrior to Chartwell\, Lisa was a Resource Specialist and case manager for 5 years in a middle school in Sanger\, CA. In addition to overseeing executive functioning at Chartwell\, being an instructional coach\, and providing individualized OT services to small groups of students (1st-12th grade)\, she provides instructional workshops to teachers and families that focus on sensory processing\, classroom accommodations\, executive functioning\, social emotional learning\, driver readiness\, and fine and visual motor skills. URL:https://chartwellteachinginstitute.org/event/executive-functioning-strategies-for-the-classroom-elem/ LOCATION:Chartwell School\, 2511 Numa Watson Rd.\, Seaside\, CA\, 93955\, United States CATEGORIES:Executive Functioning,In-Person,One Day ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://chartwellteachinginstitute.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/012.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250508T163000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250508T180000 DTSTAMP:20260519T230345 CREATED:20250408T135220Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250414T194236Z UID:10000066-1746721800-1746727200@chartwellteachinginstitute.org SUMMARY:How To Teach The 3 Great Spelling Rules (Online) DESCRIPTION:This interactive 1.5-hour virtual workshop invites educators to delve into the role morphology plays in spelling. Participants will examine how morphological instruction can enhance students’ comprehension of word structure\, enabling them to make sense of complex words more effectively. \nIn this workshop we’ll review the concepts of morphology and the steps of Structured Word Inquiry (SWI). Educators will practice three key suffixing rules\, gaining clarity as to when these conventions apply—and when they do not. Through hands-on practice with word sums\, word matrices\, and a suffix-checking diagram\, participants will develop strategies to effectively teach these conventions\, empowering students to analyze and understand the structure of words with confidence. \nAudience: Elementary literacy teachers\, middle school literacy teachers\, instructional coaches\, literacy coaches\, special education teachersLength: 1.5 Hour WorkshopPresenter: Meghan SanchezDate: Thursday\, May 8\, 2025Time: 4:30 – 6 PM PST \nOutcomes \n\nRecognize how morphology instruction can improve students’ spelling\, vocabulary\, and understanding of the English language\nPractice using morphological tools and routines to help students understand the meanings of various affixes and bases\nExplore 3 suffixing conventions using morphological tools like word sums\, word matrixes\, and suffix-checking diagrams\n\nTopics \n\nWhat is morphology?\nImportant Vocabulary of SWI\nSuffixing Rules Using Morphology\nAdditional Morphology Resources\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Teacher Bio\nMeghan 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 for the last two years. She received her Bachelor’s degree from Haverford College in Haverford\, PA and a dual Masters in Elementary Education and Special Education from Lesley University in Cambridge\, MA. 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. URL:https://chartwellteachinginstitute.org/event/spelling-rules/ LOCATION:CA CATEGORIES:One Day,Structured Literacy,Virtual ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://chartwellteachinginstitute.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/pexels-magda-ehlers-4116707.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250409T163000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250409T180000 DTSTAMP:20260519T230345 CREATED:20250131T200608Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250414T194259Z UID:10000059-1744216200-1744221600@chartwellteachinginstitute.org SUMMARY:Building Your Multisensory Tool Kit (Online) DESCRIPTION:In this workshop we will unpack the meaning of multisensory instruction\, the auditory-visual-kinesthetic connection\, and why this form of instruction is an essential component of structured literacy. Participants will see how to use a variety of manipulatives and tools to support multisensory instruction that can be used with any curriculum. Additionally\, participants will create a small group lesson plan with an emphasis on multisensory instruction. Participants will leave with an understanding of when\, why\, and how to use multisensory strategies to enhance their instruction. \nAudience: Elementary teachers\, special educators\, tutors\, coaches\, aides and paraprofessionals\nLength: 1.5 hours\nPresenter: Molly Bricker \n\nOutcomes\n\nParticipants will acquire a deep understanding of the auditory-visual-kinesthetic connection\nParticipants will acquire an understanding of why multisensory instruction part of structured literacy\nAttendees will plan a small group lesson using multisensory strategies\nParticipants will leave with an expanded toolkit of resources and materials to support multisensory instruction\n\nTopics\n\nReview Components of Structured Literacy\nThe auditory-visual-kinesthetic connection\nPlanning for multisensory instruction\nMultisensory resources and materials\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Teacher Bio\nMolly Bricker is a former classroom teacher who now trains teachers in structured literacy through the Chartwell Teaching Institute. Additionally\, Molly runs her own educational therapy practice in Los Angeles. Molly is an associate with the Association of Educational Therapists and the Orton-Gillingham Academy. She is also working to become an Orton-Gillingham Fellow. URL:https://chartwellteachinginstitute.org/event/building-your-multisensory-tool-kit-online/ LOCATION:CA CATEGORIES:Multisensory Instruction,One Day,Virtual ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://chartwellteachinginstitute.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/multisense.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250327T163000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250327T180000 DTSTAMP:20260519T230345 CREATED:20250131T200036Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250413T173051Z UID:10000057-1743093000-1743098400@chartwellteachinginstitute.org SUMMARY:Morphology Part 2 (Online) DESCRIPTION:This interactive 1.5-hour virtual workshop invites educators to delve into the role of morphology in unlocking students’ spelling and vocabulary potential. Participants will examine how morphological instruction can enhance students’ comprehension of word structure\, enabling them to make sense of complex words more effectively. \nPart 2 of a 2 part series\, reviews the concepts of morphology and the steps of Structured Word Inquiry (SWI). Educators will practice three key suffixing rules\, gaining clarity as to when these conventions apply—and when they do not. Through hands-on practice with word sums\, word matrices\, and a suffix-checking diagram\, participants will develop strategies to effectively teach these conventions\, empowering students to analyze and understand the structure of words with confidence. \n* This is Part 2 of a 2 part series. It is suggested you attend Part 1 on Thursday\, January 30\, 2025. \nAudience: Elementary literacy teachers\, middle school literacy teachers\, instructional coaches\, literacy coaches\nLength: 1.5 hours\nPresenter: Meghan Sanchez \nOutcomes\n\nRecognize how morphology instruction can improve students’ spelling\, vocabulary\, and understanding of the English language\nPractice using morphological tools and routines to help students understand the meanings of various affixes and bases\nExplore 3 suffixing conventions using morphological tools like word sums\, word matrixes\, and suffix-checking diagrams\n\nTopics\n\nWhat is morphology?\nImportant Vocabulary of SWI\nSuffixing Rules Using Morphology\nAdditional Morphology Resources\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Teacher Bio\nMeghan 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 for the last two years. She received her Bachelor’s degree from Haverford College in Haverford\, PA and a dual Masters in Elementary Education and Special Education from Lesley University in Cambridge\, MA. 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. URL:https://chartwellteachinginstitute.org/event/morphology-part-2-online-2/ LOCATION:CA CATEGORIES:One Day,Science of Reading,Structured Literacy ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://chartwellteachinginstitute.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/morph01.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250227T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250227T183000 DTSTAMP:20260519T230345 CREATED:20250131T200310Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250413T173115Z UID:10000058-1740675600-1740681000@chartwellteachinginstitute.org SUMMARY:Phonological Processing: And the Importance of Phonemic Awareness (Online) DESCRIPTION:Phonological Processing is one of the five cognitive processes used for reading. In this workshop we’ll dive into the components of phonological processing in order to understand the importance and impact of phonemic awareness in both reading and writing. Participants will also have a chance to try out a variety of phonemic and morphemic awareness activities. Additionally\, a variety of curriculum\, resources\, and manipulatives will be shared to support classroom instruction. \nAudience: Elementary teachers (TK-2nd) \, literacy coaches\, instructional aides and paraprofessionals\nLength: 2 hours\nPresenter: Molly Bricker \nOutcomes\n\nParticipants will acquire an understanding of the components of phonological processing\nParticipants will acquire an understanding of phonemic awareness vs. phonological awareness\nAttendees will learn interactive strategies for phonemic and morphemic awareness exercises\nParticipants will leave with an expanded toolkit of resources\, activities\, and materials to support phonological awareness\, phonemic awareness\, and morphemic awareness\n\nTopics\n\nReview Brain Processes of Reading\nComponents of Phonological Processing\nPhonological Processing vs. Phonemic Awareness\nPhonemic & Morphemic Awareness Exercises\nRelevant Curriculum\, Resources\, and Manipulatives\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Teacher Bio\nMolly Bricker is a former classroom teacher who now trains teachers in structured literacy through the Chartwell Teaching Institute. Additionally\, Molly runs her own educational therapy practice in Los Angeles. Molly is an associate with the Association of Educational Therapists and the Orton-Gillingham Academy. She is also working to become an Orton-Gillingham Fellow. URL:https://chartwellteachinginstitute.org/event/phonological-processing-and-the-importance-of-phonemic-awareness/ LOCATION:CA CATEGORIES:One Day,Science of Reading,Structured Literacy ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://chartwellteachinginstitute.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/phonaware.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250225T163000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250225T180000 DTSTAMP:20260519T230345 CREATED:20250131T183720Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250413T173143Z UID:10000046-1740501000-1740506400@chartwellteachinginstitute.org SUMMARY:Morphology Part 1 (Online) DESCRIPTION:This interactive 1.5-hour virtual workshop invites educators to delve into the role of morphology in unlocking students’ spelling and vocabulary potential. Participants will examine how morphological instruction can enhance students’ comprehension of word structure\, enabling them to make sense of complex words more effectively. \nPart 1 of a 2 part series\, introduces a dynamic\, inquiry-based approach—Structured Word Inquiry (SWI)—to guide students in analyzing the relationships between word meanings\, spellings\, sounds\, and etymology. Educators will also explore practical tools and strategies for conducting morphological investigations\, empowering students to identify patterns across word families and deepen their understanding of affixes and Latin bases. \n* This is Part 1 of a 2 part series. Optional Part 2 will take place on Thursday\, March 27\, 2025. \nAudience: Elementary literacy teachers\, middle school literacy teachers\, instructional coaches\, literacy coaches\nLength: 1.5 hours\nPresenter: Meghan Sanchez \nOutcomes\n\nRecognize how morphology instruction can improve students’ spelling\, vocabulary\, and understanding of the English language\nUnderstand the 4 steps of Structured Word Inquiry\, an inquiry-based framework that helps students explore the semantics\, orthography\, phonology\, and etymology of various words\nPractice using morphological tools and routines to help students understand the meanings of various affixes and bases\n\nTopics\n\nWhat is morphology?\n4 Steps of SWI\nTools of SWI: Word Web\, Word Sums\, Word Matrices\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Teacher Bio\nMeghan 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 for the last two years. She received her Bachelor’s degree from Haverford College in Haverford\, PA and a dual Masters in Elementary Education and Special Education from Lesley University in Cambridge\, MA. 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. URL:https://chartwellteachinginstitute.org/event/morphology-part-1-online/ LOCATION:CA CATEGORIES:One Day,Science of Reading,Structured Literacy ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://chartwellteachinginstitute.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/morph01.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250212T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250212T190000 DTSTAMP:20260519T230345 CREATED:20250131T195046Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250413T173153Z UID:10000054-1739376000-1739386800@chartwellteachinginstitute.org SUMMARY:California Universal Screener Essentials (Online) DESCRIPTION:Beginning Fall 2025\, California’s new legislation\, SB 114 will go into full effect. The bill requires all K-2 student be screened for literacy risk. This virtual workshop will cover the basics for implementing a universal screening tool and how to support identified readers on your campus. \nBy the end of this workshop\, participants will have a clear understanding of California’s new universal literacy screening requirement\, including its purpose\, structure\, and alignment with state literacy initiatives. They will learn how to interpret screening results\, explore skill assessments to identify student needs and tailor instruction for effective intervention. \nAudience: School and District administrators\, interventionists\, reading specialists\nLength: 3 hours\nPresenter/s: Chantel Touryan-Schaefer\nDates: Wednesday\, February 12\, 2025\nTime: 4:00 – 7:00  pm\nCost: Group Rate $1\,500 up to 35 teachers\, Individual = $350 \nOutcomes\n\nUnderstand purpose of California’s new universal literacy legislation\nLearn how to administer school selected screener\nExplore interpreting screener results skill based assessments for grouping\nTailor grouping to instructional needs based on assessment results\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Teacher Bio\nChantel 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 aided numerous readers in realizing their potential using the Orton-Gillingham and Structured Literacy methods and continues to support burgeoning readers. URL:https://chartwellteachinginstitute.org/event/california-universal-screener-essentials-virtual/ LOCATION:CA CATEGORIES:One Day,Universal Literacy Screening ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://chartwellteachinginstitute.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/screener.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250205T163000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250205T180000 DTSTAMP:20260519T230345 CREATED:20250131T195312Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250413T173208Z UID:10000055-1738773000-1738778400@chartwellteachinginstitute.org SUMMARY:California Universal Screener Overview (Online) DESCRIPTION:Beginning Fall 2025\, California’s new legislation\, SB 114 will go into full effect. The bill requires all K-2 student be screened for literacy risk. This virtual workshop will cover the basics for implementing a universal screening tool on your campus. \nBy the end of this workshop\, participants will have a clear understanding of California’s new universal literacy screening requirement\, including its purpose\, structure\, and alignment with state literacy initiatives. They will gain insight into the four screening tools approved by the California Department of Education. Attendees will leave equipped with knowledge about the key stakeholders and steps required for successful implementation by Fall 2025. \nAudience: School and District administrators\, interventionists\, reading specialists\nLength: 1.5 hours\nPresenter: Chantel Touryan-Schaefer \n\nOutcomes\n\nUnderstand California’s new universal literacy legislation\nUnderstand the purpose of the screening process and approved tools\nRoadmap to full implementation in Fall 2025\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Teacher Bio\nChantel 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 aided numerous readers in realizing their potential using the Orton-Gillingham and Structured Literacy methods and continues to support burgeoning readers. URL:https://chartwellteachinginstitute.org/event/california-universal-screener-overview-online/ LOCATION:CA CATEGORIES:One Day,Universal Literacy Screening ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://chartwellteachinginstitute.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/screener.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250201T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250201T150000 DTSTAMP:20260519T230345 CREATED:20241121T195759Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250413T173225Z UID:10000034-1738400400-1738422000@chartwellteachinginstitute.org SUMMARY:Phonics Mastery: Revealing the Reasons behind the English Code DESCRIPTION:Do you want to learn the WHY behind so many English words? This one day workshop will provide teachers with valuable background knowledge by covering the spelling and phonics patterns that make 95% of ALL words decodable. Participants will engage in interactive activities\, group discussions\, and practical exercises to reinforce their understanding of phonics and spelling patterns. They will leave with valuable knowledge and resources to effectively teach essential phonics skills to their students and eliminate the need for “exceptions” to our language. \nDetails\nAudience: Elementary teachers\, coaches\, aides and paraprofessionals\nLength: One Day Workshop\nPresenter: Chantel Touryan-Schaefer\nDate: February 1\nTime:9am-3pm \nBy the end of this workshop\, participants will… \n\nAcquire an understanding of phonics and spelling rules\, enabling them to integrate effective instructional techniques into their teaching practices\nLearn innovative strategies to make “sight words” decodable and far more memorable than rote practice.\nLeave with an expanded toolkit of resources\, activities\, and materials to support phonics and spelling instruction\, enabling them to create dynamic learning experiences for their students.\n\nTopics\n\nSound Symbol Connections\nImportance of Handwriting\nBasic and Advanced phonograms and spelling patterns\nTeaching High Frequency Words without rote memorization\n6 Syllable Types\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Presenter Chantel Touryan-Schaefer\nChantel Touryan-Schaefer was a first-grade classroom teacher for 14 years before following her passion for reading instruction to become a Reading Specialist. \nChantel is a Reading Specialist and Certified Dyslexia Advocate in California and is working toward her CALT certification. She has aided numerous readers in realizing their potential using the Orton-Gillingham and Structured Literacy methods and continues to support burgeoning readers. URL:https://chartwellteachinginstitute.org/event/phonics-mastery-revealing-the-reasons-behind-the-english-code-3/ LOCATION:Chartwell School\, 2511 Numa Watson Rd.\, Seaside\, CA\, 93955\, United States CATEGORIES:In-Person,One Day,Science of Reading,Structured Literacy ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://chartwellteachinginstitute.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/pexels-mart-production-7335408.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240719T083000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240719T153000 DTSTAMP:20260519T230345 CREATED:20240117T050821Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240716T033054Z UID:10000014-1721377800-1721403000@chartwellteachinginstitute.org SUMMARY:Phonics Mastery: Revealing the Reasons behind the English Code DESCRIPTION:Do you want to learn the WHY behind so many English words? This one day workshop will provide teachers with valuable background knowledge by covering the spelling and phonics patterns that make 95% of ALL words decodable. Participants will engage in interactive activities\, group discussions\, and practical exercises to reinforce their understanding of phonics and spelling patterns. They will leave with valuable knowledge and resources to effectively teach essential phonics skills to their students and eliminate the need for “exceptions” to our language. \nDetails\nAudience: Elementary teachers\, coaches\, aides and paraprofessionalsLength: One Day WorkshopPresenter: Chantel Touryan-SchaeferDate: July 19thTime: 8:30am-3:30pm \nBy the end of this workshop\, participants will… \n\nAcquire an understanding of phonics and spelling rules\, enabling them to integrate effective instructional techniques into their teaching practices\nLearn innovative strategies to make “sight words” decodable and far more memorable than rote practice.\nLeave with an expanded toolkit of resources\, activities\, and materials to support phonics and spelling instruction\, enabling them to create dynamic learning experiences for their students.\n\nTopics\n\nSound Symbol Connections\nImportance of Handwriting\nBasic and Advanced phonograms and spelling patterns\nTeaching High Frequency Words without rote memorization\n6 Syllable Types\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Presenter Chantel Touryan-Schaefer\nChantel Touryan-Schaefer was a first-grade classroom teacher for 14 years before following her passion for reading instruction to become a Reading Specialist. \nChantel is a Reading Specialist and Certified Dyslexia Advocate in California and is working toward her CALT certification. She has aided numerous readers in realizing their potential using the Orton-Gillingham and Structured Literacy methods and continues to support burgeoning readers. URL:https://chartwellteachinginstitute.org/event/phonics-mastery-revealing-the-reasons-behind-the-english-code-2/ LOCATION:Chartwell School\, 2511 Numa Watson Rd.\, Seaside\, CA\, 93955\, United States CATEGORIES:One Day,Science of Reading,Structured Literacy ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://chartwellteachinginstitute.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/pexels-mart-production-7335408.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240712T083000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240712T153000 DTSTAMP:20260519T230345 CREATED:20240129T174005Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240221T174026Z UID:10000024-1720773000-1720798200@chartwellteachinginstitute.org SUMMARY:Equitable Learning through Assistive Technologies DESCRIPTION:With the prevalence of learning challenges that are faced by children in k-12 schools\, why wouldn’t assistive technology tools be as commonplace as everyday classroom devices and strategies? Come and learn about the many types of accommodations we should be making for ALL students while leveraging technology. Take a deeper dive with a few tools\, and start making plans to use these tools\, skills\, strategies and a new mindset in your own school. We’ll also discuss how AT fits into universal design for learning\, and touch on the future of Generative AI in assistive tech. \nDetails\nAudience: All\nLength: One Day Workshop\nPresenter: Topher Mueller \nOutcomes\nBy the end of this workshop\, participants will be able to… \n\nUnderstand and explain assistive technology\, accessibility tools\, and universal design for learning\nUse at least one assistive technology tool in a new way to aid learners in accessing materials\nCreate a plan for using assistive technologies for future lessons and units\nUse new resources to continue learning new skills\, tools and strategies with learning technologies\n\nTopics\n\nWhat are assistive technologies? And how are they related to adaptive & accessibility?\nWhat are the main categories of assistive technology tools\, and examples of each?\nHow might assistive technologies tools be used in a general way throughout education?\nHow might we best match assistive technologies in response to a student’s needs?\nWhat is universal design for learning\, and how do assistive tools fit into this practice?\nWhat are the tools\, skills\, strategies and mindsets related to assistive technologies that I can implement this year? Next year?\nWhat are my best resources for continuing improving these new practices?\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Presenter Topher Mueller\nTopher’s journey in education spans over two decades with a wide variety of roles involving instructional design and development\, process improvement\, programmatic leadership in STEM and Sciences\, and teaching\, advising and coaching of several disciplines and experiences for both K12 students and adults. As Chartwell School’s Director of Academic and Assistive Technologies\, he works to empower and inspire the community with innovative practices in technology integration for teaching\, learning\, and life. \nTopher holds a M.S. in Instructional Design & Technology at Southern Illinois University Carbondale; he is also an Apple Distinguished Educator and Google Certified Innovator and enjoys presenting at conferences and other educational organizations to share Chartwell’s innovative practices with the greater community. His other academic interests and practices include applications of STEM enrichment & CTE\, universal design for learning\, generative AI\, and asset-based instruction. URL:https://chartwellteachinginstitute.org/event/equitable-learning-through-assistive-technologies/ LOCATION:Chartwell School\, 2511 Numa Watson Rd.\, Seaside\, CA\, 93955\, United States CATEGORIES:Assistive Technologies,One Day ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://chartwellteachinginstitute.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/pexels-karolina-grabowska-5877671-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240711T083000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240711T153000 DTSTAMP:20260519T230345 CREATED:20240204T223031Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240221T044949Z UID:10000029-1720686600-1720711800@chartwellteachinginstitute.org SUMMARY:ADHD can be Cool DESCRIPTION:Learn more about what ADHD is\, what it isn’t\, how to harvest its powers\, and also tame it. In this workshop\, participants will dive into better understanding ADHD and various approaches to help someone be successful both in and out of the classroom. \nDetails\nAudience: Open to allLength: One Day Workshop Presenter/s: Billy SwiftDate: 7/11/24Time: 8:30am-3:30pm \nOutcomes\n\nRecognize the differences between ADHD and other diagnoses\nUnderstand what is happening in the brain and the body of an ADHD person\nDemonstrate ability to create an environment and assignments that are ADHD friendly\nLearn various approaches to aid in someone with ADHD reaching their full potential\n\nTopics\n\nDefinitions\nNeurology\nDual Diagnoses \nSkills\, Strategies\, Tools\, Mindset Applications\nReadings and discussion \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Presenter Billy Swift\nBilly Swift has been at Chartwell since 2013\, has worked in special education since 2008\, is the director of student support at Chartwell School\, and associate director of Chartwell Teaching Institute. In his role\, Billy oversees the SEAD curriculum\, PBIS\, related services\, response to behavior\, interventions\, restorative practices\, and is a resource for students\, families\, and faculty. His roles in education have included working as a reading specialist\, expressive language teacher\, and advocate for students with learning and attention differences. He is versed in various Orton-Gillingham based approaches including Wilson\, PAF\, and Lindamood-Bell. \nBilly has led many workshops or presentations on various topics such as Dyslexia\, ADHD\, Social-Emotional Development\, Executive Functioning\, Classroom Management\, and Neurodiversity. He has presented for or been a guest speaker for the International Dyslexia Association\, AIM Youth Mental Health\, and EdRev\, to name a few. Billy holds an MFA from Lesley University and a Master of Science in Education from Simmons College. URL:https://chartwellteachinginstitute.org/event/adhd-can-be-cool/ LOCATION:Chartwell School\, 2511 Numa Watson Rd.\, Seaside\, CA\, 93955\, United States CATEGORIES:One Day ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://chartwellteachinginstitute.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/pexels-tara-winstead-8378729.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240702T083000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240702T153000 DTSTAMP:20260519T230345 CREATED:20240126T051451Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240611T232005Z UID:10000023-1719909000-1719934200@chartwellteachinginstitute.org SUMMARY:Dysgraphia: Writing Within [Between] the Lines DESCRIPTION: URL:https://chartwellteachinginstitute.org/event/dysgraphia-writing-within-between-the-lines/ LOCATION:Chartwell School\, 2511 Numa Watson Rd.\, Seaside\, CA\, 93955\, United States CATEGORIES:One Day,Science of Reading ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://chartwellteachinginstitute.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/pexels-mikhail-nilov-8923075.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240620T083000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240620T153000 DTSTAMP:20260519T230345 CREATED:20240204T213811Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240221T042837Z UID:10000028-1718872200-1718897400@chartwellteachinginstitute.org SUMMARY:All the Feels: Social-Emotional Academic Development DESCRIPTION:In this workshop\, participants will explore the often complex relationship we have with ourselves\, others\, and the demands put on us. An emphasis will be put on how to develop and teach students (and yourself) life-long skills and strategies to aid in recognizing\, understanding\, labeling\, expressing\, and regulating our emotions. The intimate relationship between emotions/behaviors and behaviors/emotions will act as a guide through all the topics covered. \nDetails\nAudience: Anyone who works with school-age childrenLength: One Day Workshop Presenter: Billy SwiftDate: 6/20/24Time: 8:30am-3:30pm \nOutcomes\n\nKnow how to apply various approaches when proactively and reactively teaching social-emotional skills \nUnderstand why certain emotions and behaviors occur and how to predict them (in self and others)\nAbility to emphasis and promote belonging as an essential part of positive development\nDemonstrate ability to work through the restorative process\nApply social-emotional skills in the classroom\nConfidence in supporting students to speak up effectively\n\nTopics\n\nDefinitions\nSkills\, Strategies\, Tools\, Mindset Applications\nReadings and discussion\nBelonging\nAdvocacy/Responsibility\nConflict Resolution\nPedagogy \nBest-self\nCase Study \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Presenter Billy Swift\nBilly Swift has been at Chartwell since 2013\, has worked in special education since 2008\, is the director of student support at Chartwell School\, and associate director of Chartwell Teaching Institute. In his role\, Billy oversees the SEAD curriculum\, PBIS\, related services\, response to behavior\, interventions\, restorative practices\, and is a resource for students\, families\, and faculty. His roles in education have included working as a reading specialist\, expressive language teacher\, and advocate for students with learning and attention differences. He is versed in various Orton-Gillingham based approaches including Wilson\, PAF\, and Lindamood-Bell. \nBilly has led many workshops or presentations on various topics such as Dyslexia\, ADHD\, Social-Emotional Development\, Executive Functioning\, Classroom Management\, and Neurodiversity. He has presented for or been a guest speaker for the International Dyslexia Association\, AIM Youth Mental Health\, and EdRev\, to name a few. Billy holds an MFA from Lesley University and a Master of Science in Education from Simmons College. URL:https://chartwellteachinginstitute.org/event/all-the-feels-social-emotional-academic-development/ LOCATION:Chartwell School\, 2511 Numa Watson Rd.\, Seaside\, CA\, 93955\, United States CATEGORIES:One Day,Social & Emotional Learning ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://chartwellteachinginstitute.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/sead.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240618T083000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240618T153000 DTSTAMP:20260519T230345 CREATED:20240117T022258Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240221T042709Z UID:10000009-1718699400-1718724600@chartwellteachinginstitute.org SUMMARY:Executive Functioning - Strategies for the Classroom (Secondary) DESCRIPTION:Executive functioning encompasses so much more than time and materials management\, especially as we embark on the secondary years of school. This 1-day workshop will provide an overview of executive functioning including the practical application of skills\, strategies\, and tools that promote executive functioning growth for secondary-age students. Additionally\, the exploration of incorporating metacognition and study skills will surely help develop autonomy and confidence in your students; preparing them for life after high school. \nDetails\nAudience: Secondary Teachers\, Administrators\, Literacy CoachesLength: One Day Workshop Presenter/s: Billy Swift and Lisa BenjaminDate: 6/18/24Time: 8:30am-3:30pm \nOutcomes\n\nDefine study skills and explain a multitude study skills strategies\nDemonstrate an understanding of how to incorporate study skills into curriculum\nGenerate meaningful activities that integrate curriculum and study skills\nUnderstand and use various templates\nAdapt and micro-unit various skills to meet the needs of their students\n\nAgenda / Topics\n\nExecutive functioning overview\nExecutive functioning in the classroom\nCurrent research\nScope and sequence of executive functioning skills \nApplication\nIndividualized unit design\nExplore additional resources\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Presenter Billy Swift\nBilly Swift has been at Chartwell since 2013\, has worked in special education since 2008\, is the director of student support at Chartwell School\, and associate director of Chartwell Teaching Institute. In his role\, Billy oversees the SEAD curriculum\, PBIS\, related services\, response to behavior\, interventions\, restorative practices\, and is a resource for students\, families\, and faculty. His roles in education have included working as a reading specialist\, expressive language teacher\, and advocate for students with learning and attention differences. He is versed in various Orton-Gillingham based approaches including Wilson\, PAF\, and Lindamood-Bell. \nBilly has led many workshops or presentations on various topics such as Dyslexia\, ADHD\, Social-Emotional Development\, Executive Functioning\, Classroom Management\, and Neurodiversity. He has presented for or been a guest speaker for the International Dyslexia Association\, AIM Youth Mental Health\, and EdRev\, to name a few. Billy holds an MFA from Lesley University and a Master of Science in Education from Simmons College. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Presenter Lisa Benjamin\nLisa Benjamin is an occupational therapist at Chartwell School. She holds a Masters in occupational therapy from San Jose State University and a bachelors in Exercise Science from Fresno State and has a dual elementary education and mild/moderate special education credential. Lisa has worked at Chartwell for 5 years as the lead occupational therapist\, and previously worked in a pediatric outpatient setting. \nPrior to Chartwell\, Lisa was a Resource Specialist and case manager for 5 years in a middle school in Sanger\, CA. In addition to overseeing executive functioning at Chartwell\, being an instructional coach\, and providing individualized OT services to small groups of students (1st-12th grade)\, she provides instructional workshops to teachers and families that focus on sensory processing\, classroom accommodations\, executive functioning\, social emotional learning\, driver readiness\, and fine and visual motor skills. URL:https://chartwellteachinginstitute.org/event/executive-functioning-strategies-for-the-classroom-secondary/ LOCATION:Chartwell School\, 2511 Numa Watson Rd.\, Seaside\, CA\, 93955\, United States CATEGORIES:Executive Functioning,One Day ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://chartwellteachinginstitute.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/pexels-oleksandr-p-2781814-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240323T083000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240323T153000 DTSTAMP:20260519T230345 CREATED:20240117T044910Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240129T204519Z UID:10000013-1711182600-1711207800@chartwellteachinginstitute.org SUMMARY:Phonics Mastery: Revealing the Reasons behind the English Code DESCRIPTION:Do you want to learn the WHY behind so many English words? This one day workshop will provide teachers with valuable background knowledge by covering the spelling and phonics patterns that make 95% of ALL words decodable. Participants will engage in interactive activities\, group discussions\, and practical exercises to reinforce their understanding of phonics and spelling patterns. They will leave with valuable knowledge and resources to effectively teach essential phonics skills to their students and eliminate the need for “exceptions” to our language. \nDetails\nAudience: Elementary teachers\, coaches\, aides and paraprofessionalsLength: One Day WorkshopPresenter: Chantel Touryan-SchaeferDate: March 23rd and July 16thTime: 8:30am-3:30pm \nOutcomes\nBy the end of this workshop\, participants will… \n\nAcquire an understanding of phonics and spelling rules\, enabling them to integrate effective instructional techniques into their teaching practices\nLearn innovative strategies to make “sight words” decodable and far more memorable than rote practice.\nLeave with an expanded toolkit of resources\, activities\, and materials to support phonics and spelling instruction\, enabling them to create dynamic learning experiences for their students.\n\nTopics\n\nSound Symbol Connections\nImportance of Handwriting\nBasic and Advanced phonograms and spelling patterns\nTeaching High Frequency Words without rote memorization\n6 Syllable Types\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Presenter Chantel Touryan-Schaefer\nChantel Touryan-Schaefer was a first-grade classroom teacher for 14 years before following her passion for reading instruction to become a Reading Specialist. \nChantel is a Reading Specialist and Certified Dyslexia Advocate in California and is working toward her CALT certification. She has aided numerous readers in realizing their potential using the Orton-Gillingham and Structured Literacy methods and continues to support burgeoning readers. URL:https://chartwellteachinginstitute.org/event/phonics-mastery-revealing-the-reasons-behind-the-english-code/ LOCATION:Chartwell School\, 2511 Numa Watson Rd.\, Seaside\, CA\, 93955\, United States CATEGORIES:One Day,Science of Reading,Structured Literacy ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://chartwellteachinginstitute.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/pexels-mart-production-7335408.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240306T083000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240306T153000 DTSTAMP:20260519T230345 CREATED:20240126T015203Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240221T021103Z UID:10000018-1709713800-1709739000@chartwellteachinginstitute.org SUMMARY:Unlocking Dyslexia: Identification and Interventions for School Psychologists DESCRIPTION:This workshop provides school psychologists with a thorough understanding of dyslexia\, assessments\, and interventions\, equipping them with the knowledge and skills needed for accurate identification and effective intervention strategies. The combination of lectures\, interactive activities\, and case studies ensures that participants leave with practical insights and tools to support students with dyslexia in educational settings. \nAudience: School psychologists\, IEP Team Leaders\, Special Education DirectorsLength: One Day WorkshopPresenter/s: Dr Andy Suth\, Jodi Amaditz\, Chantel Touryan-SchaeferDate: March 6\, 2024Time: 8:30am-3:30pm \nOutcomes\n\nParticipants will gain an in-depth comprehension of dyslexia\, including its neurobiological basis\, defining characteristics\, and its impact on learning. This knowledge will enable them to recognize and differentiate dyslexia from other reading difficulties accurately.\nAttendees will acquire practical skills in using various screening tools and comprehensive assessment methods to identify dyslexia. They’ll understand the diagnostic criteria\, assessment battery\, and procedures required for accurate diagnosis.\nParticipants will learn evidence-based interventions\, such as multisensory instruction and structured literacy programs\, specifically designed to address the needs of individuals with dyslexia. They’ll be equipped with strategies to personalize interventions based on individual student requirements.\n\nTopics/Schedule\nPart 1: Understanding Dyslexia – Chantel Touryan \n\nWelcome and Introductions\nWhat is Dyslexia?– Definition and characteristics– Prevalence and impact on learning– Neurobiological Basis of Dyslexia\nBrain regions involved– Reading processes affected– UCSF Brain Scans\nQ&A and Short Break\n\nPart 2: Screening and Assessment – Dr. Suth \n\nDyslexia Screening Tools– Overview of screening instruments– Best practices in screening\nComprehensive Assessment for Dyslexia– Diagnostic criteria– Assessment battery and procedures– Understanding the scatter– Indicators of dyslexia\nQ&A\n\nLunch Break \nPart 3: Case Studies – Chantel Touryan & Dr. Suth \n\nCase Study Analysis– Review of real-world cases– Identification and intervention planning\nWrap-up and Discussion\nSharing insights and experiences\nNext steps and available resources\n\nPart 4: Implementing Dyslexia Interventions – Chantel Touryan \n\nStructured Literacy Approach– Overview of effective approaches– Matching intervention to need– Principles and techniques– Evidence-based practices\nIEP Friendly Language– Dyslexia is not a dirty word– Writing goals\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Presenter Chantel Touryan-Schaefer\nChantel Touryan-Schaefer was a first-grade classroom teacher for 14 years before following her passion for reading instruction to become a Reading Specialist. \nChantel is a Reading Specialist and Certified Dyslexia Advocate in California and is working toward her CALT certification. She has aided numerous readers in realizing their potential using the Orton-Gillingham and Structured Literacy methods and continues to support burgeoning readers. URL:https://chartwellteachinginstitute.org/event/unlocking-dyslexia-identification-and-interventions-for-school-psychologists/ LOCATION:Chartwell School\, 2511 Numa Watson Rd.\, Seaside\, CA\, 93955\, United States CATEGORIES:One Day,Science of Reading,Structured Literacy ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://chartwellteachinginstitute.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/pexels-anastasia-shuraeva-8466915.jpg END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR