Accurate and Automatic Reading is a professional development course focused on building essential foundational word identification skills through explicit, systematic instruction of the structure of the English language with supporting reading practices. In Accurate and Automatic Reading, participants will: 1) learn to deliver effective, evidence-based decoding lessons; 2) learn strategies to help students accurately read words […]

Accurate and Automatic Reading is a professional development course focused on building essential foundational word identification skills through explicit, systematic instruction of the structure of the English language with supporting reading practices. In Accurate and Automatic Reading, participants will: 1) learn to deliver effective, evidence-based decoding lessons; 2) learn strategies to help students accurately read words […]

Registration deadline is July 21, 2023 In Reading Readiness, participants learn: 1) the foundational skills that are necessary to become fluent readers and accurate spellers; 2) hands-on, multisensory activities to teach and reinforce these skills; 3) strategies for building instant recognition of words with reliable and unexpected pronunciations; and 4) the importance of explicit and systematic […]

Registration deadline is July 24, 2023 In Developing Metacognitive Strategies, participants learn: 1) activities that increase oral language; 2) strategies for increasing vocabulary and background knowledge; 3) summarization activities; 4) questioning techniques; and 5) progress monitoring for fluency, vocabulary, and comprehension.

Registration deadline is July 24, 2023 In Developing Metacognitive Strategies, participants learn: 1) activities that increase oral language; 2) strategies for increasing vocabulary and background knowledge; 3) summarization activities; 4) questioning techniques; and 5) progress monitoring for fluency, vocabulary, and comprehension.

Student's spelling errors demonstrate what they know and need to know about sounds and letter patterns. By addressing specific needs, students improve their accuracy and learn how to spell for a lifetime. In Scientific Spelling, participants learn how to analyze spelling errors and plan instruction to target students' specific needs. Instruction for participants will include: 1) […]