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SUMMARY:Structured Literacy Clinic
DESCRIPTION: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 implement structured literacy lessons within a small group setting. Participants in the Structured Literacy Clinic will be provided with individualized support and feedback throughout this process. This practical implementation course in structured literacy will give teachers\, special educators\, and tutors the confidence they need to fully implement a structured literacy program with their students.  \nAudience: Elementary school teachers\, special education teachers\, literacy coaches\, and tutors \nPrerequisites: Introduction to Structured LiteracyLength: 4 day clinicPresenter/s: Chantel Touryan-Schaefer\, Meghan Sanchez\, and Molly BrickerDates: June 29 to July 2\, 2026Time: 8:30am-3:30pmCost: $950 \nOutcomes \n\nParticipants will review the foundations of the  structured literacy approach to teaching reading\, aligned to the Knowledge and Practice Standards (KPS; Cowen\, 2016).\nParticipants will learn how to implement daily evidence-based explicit\, systematic\, diagnostic\, and multisensory reading instruction.\nParticipants will plan\, implement\, and reflect on structured literacy lessons within a small group setting. \n\nCertification \nAttendees who complete the training 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). Professional development units available for purchase. \nAgenda \nDay 1 \n\nReview the essential components of Structured Literacy\nReview the Structured Literacy Lesson Plan Template\nObserve and discuss a Structured Literacy lesson\nBegin planning for a Structured Literacy lesson\n\nDay 2 \n\nReview a Structured Literacy Scope & Sequence\nReview the 6 Syllable Types\nImplement & Observe a Structured Literacy lesson\nDebrief with a CTI member\nReview Syllable Division Rules\n\nDay 3 \n\nReview Spelling & Sentence Dictation\nDiscuss Questioning & Error Correction\nImplement & Observe a Structured Literacy lesson\nDebrief with a CTI member\nReview Sentence & Passage Level Reading\n\nDay 4 \n\nDiscuss Assessment & Groupings\nImplement & Observe a Structured Literacy lesson\nDebrief with a CTI member\nCourse Reflection\nCertificate of Completion\n\n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Professional Development Units available for additional purchase through University of the Pacific. \n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\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. 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. \n\n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\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 Molly Bricker\nMolly Bricker is a former classroom teacher and decodable book author who now trains teachers in structured literacy through the Chartwell Teaching Institute. Molly is an associate with the Association of Educational Therapists and the Orton-Gillingham Academy. She is working to become an Orton-Gillingham Fellow. Additionally\, Molly runs her own educational therapy practice in Los Angeles. She enjoys spending time with her husband and daughter\, reading\, and playing pickleball. \n\n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\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 Meghan Sanchez\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. 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-literacy-clinic-2/
LOCATION:Chartwell School\, 2511 Numa Watson Rd.\, Seaside\, CA\, 93955\, United States
CATEGORIES:Four Day,In-Person,Science of Reading,Structured Literacy
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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 Coaches \nLength: One Day WorkshopPresenter/s: Lisa Benjamin\, OTR/LDate: Tuesday\, July 21\, 2026Time: 8:30am-3:30pm \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				Teacher Bio\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. Prior 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-between-lines/
LOCATION:Chartwell School\, 2511 Numa Watson Rd.\, Seaside\, CA\, 93955\, United States
CATEGORIES:Dysgraphia,One Day,Science of Reading,Structured Literacy
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SUMMARY:Rethinking Math Anxiety: Brain-Based Strategies for the Classroom
DESCRIPTION:This interactive math workshop is designed to equip educators with practical strategies to recognize and reduce math anxiety in the classroom. Grounded in the latest research in neuroscience and cognitive load\, participants will analyze how emotions like anxiety can influence student thinking and engagement during a math lesson. Using real classroom examples\, hands-on activities\, and collaborative planning\, teachers will learn to identify signs of math anxiety and apply instructional moves that can build student confidence\, deepen math understanding\, and support all learners. By the end of the session\, participants will be able to design or modify a lesson incorporating strategies to reduce anxiety and promote meaningful mathematical thinking. \nAudience: Elementary\, Middle\, and Secondary teachers\, Administrators\, Classroom Assistants\, Paraprofessionals\, and Math CoachesLength: One Day WorkshopPresenter/s: Jesse Vickers\, M.S.\, Instructional Science & TechnologyDate: Tuesday\, July 21\, 2026Time: 8:30 am-3:30 pm \nOutcomes \n\nExplain how math anxiety impacts working memory and student performance in mathematics.\nIdentify indicators of math anxiety in student behaviors\, language\, and engagement during math instruction.\nApply instructional strategies that reduce cognitive load and support student confidence during math tasks.\nDesign a math lesson or task that incorporates strategies to reduce anxiety and promote conceptual understanding.\n\nTopics/Schedule \n\nWelcome\nWhat is Math Anxiety?\nCommon Triggers\nCase Studies\nMath Anxiety Scenarios\nStrategies that Build Confidence\nLesson Planning and Practice\nReflection\n\n\n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\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\nJesse Vickers is a High School Math Teacher at Chartwell School\, where he has supported students using a blend of rigorous instruction and project-based learning. In his 7+ years of teaching grades 6-12 (with 4+ years at Chartwell)\, Jesse has developed a range of Social-Emotional strategies to help his students build a positive math identity. He holds a bachelor’s degree in Mathematics and a master’s degree in Instructional Science and Technology from CSU Monterey Bay. He lives in Seaside\, CA\, with his family and two cats.
URL:https://chartwellteachinginstitute.org/event/math-anxiety/
LOCATION:Chartwell School\, 2511 Numa Watson Rd.\, Seaside\, CA\, 93955\, United States
CATEGORIES:Math Anxiety,One Day
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SUMMARY:Demystifying Dyslexia Series
DESCRIPTION:This comprehensive three-part professional development series equips educators with the neuroscientific insights and practical tools necessary to support students with dyslexia and specific learning disabilities (SLD) in reading.  \n\nUnderstand the “why” behind reading struggles to better implement the “how.”\nLearn to interpret neuropsychological reports and navigate IEPs with confidence.\nEngage in specific modules dedicated to multilingual learners and co-occurring conditions\, such as ADHD.\nCreate actionable plans based on real-world student profiles.\n\nPart 1: Educators will dive into the neuroscience of reading to understand dyslexia and SLD in reading\, guided by frameworks such as the IDA and the California Dyslexia Guidelines. Participants will research age-specific characteristics and uncover the intricacies of dyslexia diagnosis through IEPs and neuropsychological reports. The course will highlight essential accommodations and modifications\, while also focusing on the unique challenges faced by multilingual learners. \n Part 2: Building on previous knowledge\, educators will apply targeted strategies to boost student performance based on individual cognitive profiles. By selecting a student who shows potential but is not progressing\, participants will explore cognitive processes—including verbal comprehension and working memory—and learn how to support strengths and address challenges through effective strategies and accommodations. \n Part 3: Dyslexia doesn’t exist in isolation. In the final module\, participants will delve deeper into dyslexia phenotypes\, the connection between physical and language development\, and dyslexia and ADHD. Participants will explore the auditory-visual-kinesthetic learning approach in greater detail to address strengths and stretches\, as well as miscue analysis. This session will include time for reflection and discussion to enhance understanding and effectiveness in supporting struggling readers. By the end of this series\, educators will be equipped to interpret neuropsychological reports\, navigate IEPs\, analyze assessments\, and meet the needs of diverse learners. \nAudience: Elementary school teachers in general education or special education\, literacy coaches\, or administratorsLength: 3-day workshopPrerequisites: Introduction to Structured LiteracyPresenter/s: Molly Bricker & Billy SwiftDates: July 21 to July 23\, 2026Time: 8:30 am-3:30 pmCost: $675 \nOutcomes \n\nUnderstand the reading brain and what dyslexia is and is not. Understand the complexities and nuances of dyslexia.\nLearn about neuropsychological assessments and how dyslexia is diagnosed.\nExplore how dyslexia feels for the reader and take a closer look at characteristics by age group. Explore dyslexia phenotypes and the auditory-visual-kinesthetic connection as a means of addressing strengths and stretches across a variety of students.\nPractice having conversations around student support for students with dyslexia. Practice exercises that support retained primitive reflexes as a means to support learning.\nAnalyze student data to determine an instructional focus that would be most beneficial to their growth.\n\nReflect on your practice and new understandings to be even more responsive to your students’ needs.  \n\n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\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 has been a part of the Chartwell School community since 2013\, bringing nearly two decades of expertise in special education to his role as Director of Student Support. He oversees and supports a range of student services\, including related services\, SEAD curriculum\, PBIS\, MTSS\, and restorative practices. Throughout his career\, Billy has served as an advocate for education and a reading interventionist\, specializing in Orton-Gillingham-based approaches\, such as Wilson\, PAF\, and Lindamood-Bell. He has presented for the International Dyslexia Association\, AIM Youth Mental Health\, and EdRev on a range of topics. Billy holds a Master of Science in Education from Simmons College and an MFA from Lesley University.  \n\n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\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 Molly Bricker\nMolly Bricker is a former classroom teacher and decodable book author who now trains teachers in structured literacy through the Chartwell Teaching Institute. Molly is an associate with the Association of Educational Therapists and the Orton-Gillingham Academy. She is working to become an Orton-Gillingham Fellow. Additionally\, Molly runs her own educational therapy practice in Los Angeles. She enjoys spending time with her husband and daughter\, reading\, and playing pickleball.
URL:https://chartwellteachinginstitute.org/event/demystifying-dyslexia-series/
LOCATION:Chartwell School\, 2511 Numa Watson Rd.\, Seaside\, CA\, 93955\, United States
CATEGORIES:In-Person,Science of Reading,Structured Literacy,Three Day
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SUMMARY:Effective Executive Functioning Across the Grades
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/resources). \nAudience: Elementary and Secondary Teachers\, Administrators\, Literacy CoachesLength: One Day Workshop Presenter/s: Billy Swift and Lisa BenjaminDate: Thursday\, July 23\, 2026Time: 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				\n				Teacher Bio\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. Prior 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.  \n\n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\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\nBilly has been a part of the Chartwell School community since 2013\, bringing nearly two decades of expertise in special education to his role as Director of Student Support. He oversees and supports a range of student services\, including related services\, SEAD curriculum\, PBIS\, MTSS\, and restorative practices. Throughout his career\, Billy has served as an advocate for education and a reading interventionist\, specializing in Orton-Gillingham-based approaches\, such as Wilson\, PAF\, and Lindamood-Bell. He has presented for the International Dyslexia Association\, AIM Youth Mental Health\, and EdRev on a range of topics. Billy holds a Master of Science in Education from Simmons College and an MFA from Lesley University.
URL:https://chartwellteachinginstitute.org/event/ef-across-grades/
LOCATION:Chartwell School\, 2511 Numa Watson Rd.\, Seaside\, CA\, 93955\, United States
CATEGORIES:Executive Functioning,One Day,Science of Reading,Structured Literacy
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