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 […]
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. Part 2 of a 2 part series, reviews the concepts of […]
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 […]
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. In this workshop we’ll review the concepts of morphology and the steps of Structured Word Inquiry […]
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 […]
Participants will learn a structured literacy approach to teaching reading, aligned to the Knowledge and Practice Standards (KPS; Cowen, 2016). IDA defines KPS as “the knowledge and skills that all teachers of reading should possess to teach all students to read proficiently.” Structured Literacy is explicit, systematic teaching that focuses on phonological awareness, word recognition, […]
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 reading foundational skills (Phonemic Awareness, Phonics, and Fluency) using a structured literacy lesson plan […]
This two day course will build on the Introduction to Structured Literacy course with a focus on students and teachers in the intermediate grades. Participants will dive more deeply into syllable division rules and morphology at the Anglo-Saxon and Latin levels, learn strategies to support deeper comprehension, and practice spelling and sentence dictation with an […]
Participants will learn a structured literacy approach to teaching reading, aligned to the Knowledge and Practice Standards (KPS; Cowen, 2016). IDA defines KPS as “the knowledge and skills that all teachers of reading should possess to teach all students to read proficiently.” Structured Literacy is explicit, systematic teaching that focuses on phonological awareness, word recognition, […]
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 […]
Participants will learn a structured literacy approach to teaching reading, aligned to the Knowledge and Practice Standards (KPS; Cowen, 2016). IDA defines KPS as “the knowledge and skills that all teachers of reading should possess to teach all students to read proficiently.” Structured Literacy is explicit, systematic teaching that focuses on phonological awareness, word recognition, […]
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 […]