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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
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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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260128T163000
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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/
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