Additional Knowledge Blocks
Phonemic Awareness: What, Why, and How?
Phonemic awareness predicts future reading success. Participants will learn how to teach and assess phonemic awareness skills.
The Simple View of Writing
Two key factors contribute to skilled written expression. Participants will learn the subcomponents of these factors, with a particular emphasis on the importance of handwriting fluency.
Phonic Knowledge: What, Why, and How?
Students need phonic knowledge to read and spell efficiently. Participants will learn the six major syllable types of English and an assessment tool to plan for instruction.
Engaging with Vocabulary
Participants will learn how to decide which vocabulary words to teach and a sample routine for explicit instruction.
Reading and Spelling Multisyllabic Words
Learn the 6 major syllable types in English and instructional routines for teaching students to read and spell multisyllabic words.
Assessing for Dyslexia
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.
Science of Reading Overview & Word Recognition Bundle
Save $200 with this four session bundle! Perfect for anyone new to the science of reading or for anyone who wants to deepen their understanding of how skilled reading develops.
Building Oral Language to Boost Comprehension & Composition
Oral language is the foundation for future reading and writing tasks. Participants will learn how to integrate opportunities for oral language development in the classroom.
Foundations of the Science of Reading
The Science of Reading embodies over 40 years of research findings from multiple fields of study that shine a light on key fundamental principles of reading instruction. Participants will learn about three “anchors” that have emerged from this research.