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This course will demonstrate the integration of the research – based principles of the Science of Reading into practical teaching methods and strategies.
Locations/Dates: TBA
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As a School Division Determines
Introduction to the Science of Reading; How the Brain Learns: A Walk down Memory Lane; Integration of Structured Literacy & The Big Five--Phonics, Phonemic Awareness, Voc
Sessions Include:
• Demonstration of Structured Literacy with students
• Practicum
• Supervision of practicum from Certified Instructor (CALT or C-SLDS)
For: Educators or others wishing to learn the concepts behind Structured Literacy/The Science of Reading and how to effectively instruct students in one-on-one, small group, or large classroom settings.
When: To Be Determined
Where: Online via Zoom and/or on-site at 820 Apperson Drive, Salem, VA
This summer, participants will develop and enhance their knowledge of the following components:
· Identification of Individual Learning Needs, Strengths, and Weaknesses
· Phonology and Phonological Awareness
· Sound-Symbol Association
· Syllable Instruction
· Morphology
· Syntax
· Semantics
· Oral Language
· Written Language
· Orthographic Mapping
· Principles of Effective Instruction
· Simultaneous, Multisensory (VAKT)
· Systematic and Cumulative Instruction
· Direct Instruction
· Diagnostic Teaching
Our training provides teachers with knowledge of language development and the skills needed to help all students make satisfactory progress in oral and written language, reading, decoding
Why This Training: Our training will provide the time and the scaffolding educators need to successfully implement what they have learned. Technical information is presented, and it deserves both time and practice. We feel quick trainings without immediate feedback and assistance will not be as effective and will lead to errors; therefore, this training is for individuals who care to learn the why and the how of crafting instruction to meet individual needs of students.
Also, this training will equip educators to teach entire classrooms in a cost-efficient way.
This course does not include a practicum. A practicum is necessary for certification and may be arranged after completion of this course.
Site Director: Wendy Wall, M.A., C-SLDS
We will work with you if you have scheduling concerns. Please let us know.
For: Rising 1st through 5th graders will develop skills in thisliteracy clinic. Students participate in a half day program that teaches using proven research-based & evidence-based strategies in these areas:
All students will benefit, especially students who have or may have dyslexia.
Where: Learning & Behavior Specialists, LLC, 820 Apperson Drive, Salem, VA 24153 or 103 Hazel Path Ct--Students may also choose to participate via Zoom.
Site Director: Wendy Wall, M.A., Certified Structured Literacy Dyslexia Specialist, Certified Academic Language Practitioner, VA Certified Learning Disabilities Specialist, Owner/Director Learning & Behavior Specialists, LLC
To register, please visit this site: https://success4kids.wufoo.com/forms/summer-readingliteracy-clinic-smila/
If you have scheduling needs, we can work with you. Please contact us to discuss them.
Instructors of our Science of Reading/Structured Literacy courses are veteran educators who have completed extensive training and study in Structured Literacy and the Science of Reading.
Each instructor has dedicated many hundreds of hours to learning, implementing, and training others in the methodologies. Instructors hold certifications in Structured Literacy through various organizations. Many are on the boards for their state's branch of the International Dyslexia Association.
Roanoke/Salem Site Director: Wendy Wall, M.A., Certified Structured Literacy Dyslexia Specialist, Certified Academic Language Practitioner, VA Certified Learning Disabilities Specialist, S.M.I.L.A. Trainer of Teachers Certificate Holder, Executive Director, Simultaneous Multisensory Institute of Language Arts, Owner/Director Learning & Behavior Specialists, LLC, Owner/Director Reading Science Experts, LLC, Former Board Member, VA Branch of the International Dyslexia Association
Education:
M.A. in Special Education with Emphasis on Learning Disabilities-University of Arizona
B.S. Learning Disabilities-James Madison University
Teacher Licensure: NK-12 Learning Disabilities in Virginia
Post Secondary:
Public School Special Educator--Chesterfield County, VA, Roanoke County, VA
Private Practitioner--Learning & Behavior Specialists, LLC
Nashville/Hendersonville Area Site Director:
Lynne Walker, M. Ed., M.A., is certified as an Academic Language Therapist (ALTA) and a Dyslexia Specialist (IDA), serves on the Tennessee branch of the International Dyslexia Association, and holds certificates from Simultaneous Multisensory Institute of Language Arts (SMILA), the Slingerland Institute, and Multisensory Teaching Approach (MTA). She is currently the director of teacher training in middle Tennessee for SMILA and has completed 25 years of training in Multisensory teaching.
Education:
M.Ed. Elementary Counseling - University of Memphis
M.A. Theology - Fuller Theological Seminary
B.S. Elementary Education -Baylor University
Teacher Licensure: Kindergarten - 8th grade, Texas
Previous Experience:
- Post Secondary
Vice President for Student Development, Crichton College, Memphis, TN
Instructor of Education, Indiana Tech University, Ft. Wayne, IN
Instructor of Developmental Studies, IPFW, Ft. Wayne, IN
Coordinator, Educational Talent Search, MTSU, Murfreesboro, TN
- Primary
Academic Language Therapist, St. Paul Christian Academy, Nashville
Executive Director, The Shepherd's School, Memphis, TN
Dyslexia Specialist, Sherman Independent School District, Texas
Guidance Counselor, K-8, Davidson Academy, Nashville, TN
Classroom Teacher, 2nd grade, Athens City Schools, Athens, TN
Nashville/Columbia Area Director:
Jennifer Fleming, M.Ed, C.A.L.T., C-SLDS is a Certified Academic Language Therapist (ALTA), and a CERI-Structured Literacy Dyslexia Specialist (IDA), past president of the Tennessee Branch of the International Dyslexia Association, holds certificates from LETRS® (Language Essentials for Teachers of Reading and Spelling) and Simultaneous Multisensory Institute of Language Arts (SMILA). She has been trained in Take Flight (Scottish Rite for Children) and is currently working on her Wilson Reading System certification. Education: M.Ed- Administration and Supervision in Education- Tennessee State University B.S. Elementary Education- Middle Tennessee State University Previous Experience: SMILA Instructor Owner and Reading Coach at Inspiring Minds Learning Center 21 years experience as a classroom teacher Assistant Principal at East Hickman Intermediate Schoo
Additional trainers may participate.
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If you have questions about the opportunities available to you in our programs, feel free to send us a message. We will get back to you as soon as possible.
