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 […]
This is the second part of a comprehensive structured literacy training. This three-day professional development course on language comprehension is designed to deepen educators' knowledge and application of evidence-based strategies to improve reading comprehension. Participants will learn an explicit and in-depth language comprehension approach, aligned to the Knowledge and Practice Standards (KPS; Cowen, 2016). IDA […]
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 […]
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. This part 1 of a 2-part series introduces a dynamic, inquiry-based approach—Structured Word Inquiry […]
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 […]
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. In this workshop, we’ll review the concepts of morphology and the steps of Structured Word Inquiry (SWI). Educators will […]
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 […]
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 […]