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 […]
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 […]
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, […]
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, […]
Overview 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 […]
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. Details Audience: Open to allLength: One Day Workshop Presenter/s: Billy SwiftDate: 7/11/24Time: […]
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, […]
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 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 […]
Phonological Processing is one of the five cognitive processes used for reading. In this workshop we’ll dive into the components of Phonological Processing and the importance of phonemic awareness in both reading and writing. You’ll also have a chance to try out some phonemic awareness activities and learn about some helpful resources! Details Audience: Elementary […]
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’ […]