Online Academy

This session provides a practical roadmap for using assessment to inform instruction and improve literacy outcomes.

Do you have students who struggle with decoding multisyllabic words? Do they often look at the first letter and guess, even though they can read single-syllable words quite well? This Knowledge Block builds upon the Phonic Knowledge and 6-Step Lesson Plan sessions. We begin by briefly reviewing the 6 major syllable types in English and other key terminology. Participants will learn evidence-based instructional routines for teaching students to read and spell multisyllabic words.

English is a morphophonemic language. This means students need both phonemic awareness and morphological awareness in order to read and spell accurately and efficiently. Knowledge of morphemes, the smallest units of meaning within words, provides insight into both the meaning and spelling of words. Participants will deepen their knowledge of morphology while also learning key features of morphological instruction in the classroom.

During this Knowledge Block we examine the impact language comprehension has on both reading comprehension and written expression. Participants will learn what research says about language development, the nuanced nature of “Teacher Talk” in the classroom, and how to use instructional materials strategically to maximize oral language opportunities for students.

When assessing for dyslexia, there are specific test measures and key interpretations needed to render a dyslexia classification. Participants will examine case study data and discuss recommendations for interventions and accommodations.

In this Knowledge Block, participants will learn about the subcomponents of the SVW, and receive practical instructional guidance for each