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Glorious Grammar and Synchronous Syntax
“Once you know those prepositions, you can see ‘em coming.” 7th Grader, Travis
Topics for Discussion and Practice
- Parts of Speech
- Functions of Parts of Speech
- Words—Phrases—Clauses—Sentences
- Sentences: Simple—Compound—Complex—Compound-Complex
- Function Words and (Content) Words
- Action Verbs—Linking Verbs—Auxiliary (Helping) Verbs
- Direct Objects—Indirect Objects—Objects of Prepositions
- Gerunds—Participles—Infinitives
WHEN: June 25 – July 19, 2018: Mondays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays (12 sessions), 2-4 PM. Attendance at all sessions is not required.
LOCATION: San Francisco Friends School, 250 Valencia Street (at 14th Street), San Francisco, CA 94103
REGISTRATION: To register, or for more information, email johnsantonastaso@me.com
COST: Pre-registered: $25/session Drop-In: $30/session
About the class instructor, Nancy Cushen White, Ed.D.
Dr. Nancy Cushen White is a Clinical Professor at the University of San Francisco, Department of Pediatrics, a teacher, and a learning disabilities specialist. She has a private practice, assessing and remediating language based learning problems and consulting with both public and independent schools. She serves on the Board of the Slingerland Institute and is a certified instructor of Slingerland teacher training courses. A former member of the Board of Directors of the International Dyslexia Association (IDA), she represents IDA on the National Joint Committee on Learning Disabilities and is the current editor of IDA’s online journal, The Examiner. Additionally, Dr. White has more than thirty years experience in public schools as classroom teacher and special education teacher with San Francisco Unified School District.
Class Dates: Monday – Friday, July 2 to July 27, except no class on July 4th. Only the second and third year continuum levels will be offered on these dates. Pre-approval is required for all participants wishing to take the third level continuum class. Please contact the course instructor using the email link above.
Register early and get the best value registration. Registration costs increase on June 4, 2018; online registration will be available through June 18, 2018.
Available Courses
Second Level Continuum Class
Traditionally offered as a 4-week period of intensive study with a practicum. After a brief, basic review of the introductory class, participants will be introduced to and practice more advanced techniques in the language arts continuum. The use of the dictation paragraph and the screening procedures for identifying students will also be presented.
Content Includes:
- Guided observation of the evaluative and prescriptive elements embedded in the daily plan Knowledge of how oral language skills relate to writing and reading skills
- Studying the vertical and horizontal use of the format for instruction
- How to integrate a new learning throughout the format
- Critical thinking skills needed for reading, writing and speaking
- Current research in all aspects of dyslexia
- How to administer and evaluate the Slingerland Screening materials
133 classroom hours. This class is approved for 6 graduate level extension credits through University of San Diego. Registration for extension credits must happen ON or BEFORE the first day of the class. Click here to view the USD enrollment page for the second level continuum class.
Third Level Continuum Class
This four week class is designed for a limited number of participants wishing to become staff teachers in Slingerland multisenstory structured language training course. This class encompasses all learning in the introductory and second level classes as the participant learns how to organize, maintain and evaluate a summer session, its students and participants.
Participants may also enroll in the Third Level Continuum Class for more directed work with small groups of students. Daily lesson plans are developed to meet the needs of these students under the direction of the Slingerland Instructor.
Class Content Includes:
- The use of the Slingerland® Approach with a classroom group of children
- Evaluations of participant lesson plans, materials and teaching stations
- Evaluations of delivery of planned lessons Assisting with the completion of forms for the Slingerland® Institute
- Preparation and delivery of lectures to participants
- Preparation of an orientation about dyslexia and the Slingerland® Approach
- Individualized requirements assigned by the Director
133 classroom hours. This class is approved for 6 graduate level extension credits through University of San Diego. Registration for graduate level extension credits must happen ON or BEFORE the first day of the class. Click here to view the USD enrollment page for the third level continuum class.
Click HERE for the flyer.
Phonics First® Level II Orton-Gillingham Course Content designed for:
K-12 General Education; Resource/Special Education
This rigorous course emphasizes instruction of the learning/language-disabled student at all grade-levels and is critical for teachers working with dyslexic/LD students grades 4-12 and adults.
Level II is required for those pursuing Brainspring’s nationally recognized certification.
Participants gain expertise in:
• Instruction of skills taught in Phonics First® Level I
• Customizing lessons for the dyslexic and learning/language-disabled student at all grade levels
• Advanced concepts of decoding and encoding
Participants learn to customize instruction in:
• Basic phonics through advanced morphology
• Syllabication/multisyllable word attack strategies
• The Reciprocal Teaching process
• Multisensory comprehension
• Multisensory syntax (grammar)
Additional benefits:
• Guidance with lesson planning and classroom implementation
• Interactive, collegial discussions
• Opportunities for hands-on lesson practice with other participants
• Emphasis on teaching reading to struggling and dyslexic/LD readers using Orton-Gillingham methodology
Upon completion, participants will:
• Receive a document of completion
• Be prepared to teach Phonics First® and Structures to K-12 dyslexic/learning disabled students
• Be eligible to apply for Brainspring’s nationally recognized Orton-Gillingham Dyslexia Specialist Certification program
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Click HERE for the flyer.
Phonics First® Level I Orton-Gillingham Course Content designed for: K-5 General Education*, Intervention, Resource, Special Education
* Classroom intervention instruction for grades 4-5
This comprehensive and highly intensive course qualifies teachers to bring Orton-Gillingham multisensory instruction to their classrooms.Phonics First® transforms beginning, struggling, dyslexic/LD readers into skilled learners through our effective, fun, multisensory approach to reading and spelling.
Participants learn to teach:
• Alphabet and phonemic awareness strategies
• Basic and advanced phonetic concepts for decoding and encoding
• A Three-Part Drill for structured review
• Tactile/kinesthetic spelling techniques for phonetic and non-phonetic words
• Syllabication for multisyllabic words (8 Syllable Types/3 Syllable Patterns)
• Higher-level spelling skills
• Oral reading/connected text fluency
Additional benefits:
• Guidance with lesson planning and classroom implementation
• Opportunities for hands-on lesson practice with other participants
• Emphasis on teaching reading to beginning, struggling, and dyslexic/LD readers using Orton-Gillingham methodology
Upon completion, participants will:
• Receive a document of completion
• Be prepared to teach Phonics First® to K-5 students
• Be eligible for Level II and to apply for Brainspring’s nationally recognized certification program
Prerequisite: None
Course Hours: 30
| KIT CHOICES | Course Materials | Implementation Materials | Remote Support |
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| Classroom Complete Kit (Recommended)
OR Small-Group Complete Kit (Recommended) |
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| Classroom Support Kit
OR Small-Group Support Kit |
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COURSE MATERIALS
All Kit options include the Starter Kit of course materials necessary to participate in the course and work one-on-one with a single student.
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IMPLEMENTATION MATERIALS
Brainspring recommends a Complete Kit for each teacher attending a Phonics First® course. A Complete Kit includes the materials necessary to implement the Phonics First® curriculum with multiple students.
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REMOTE SUPPORT
To address questions that occur as teachers begin implementing Phonics First®, a personalized consultation session provides effective support based on each teacher’s unique needs.
- The teacher records and uploads a 20- to 30-minute video of a lesson being taught to students.
- The Phonics First® Coach views the video and schedules a 20- to 30-minute phone consultation to provide guidance, feedback and support and to answer questions for the teacher.
Yoshimoto Orton-Gillingham International Basic Training (Hosted by NorCA Branch of the International Dyslexia Association / Instructor: Ron Yoshimoto)
When: July 30 – August 3, 2018 (M–F TBD) (40 hours)
Where: Mercy High School, 3250 19th Ave, San Francisco, CA 94132
Cost: $720 per person for IDA members. $750 per person for non-IDA.
More Info:Registration info will be available on NCBIDA website soon (http://norcal.dyslexiaida.org).
**TEACHER SCHOLARSHIPS: (NOTE: Some trainings may qualify for teacher scholarships, see details athttp://norcal.dyslexiaida.org/teacher-training-2/teacher-training-scholarships/)
2018 Orton-Gillingham Approach: Teacher/Tutor Training for Dyslexia and Literacy Instruction
Hosted by Academy of Orton-Gillingham Practitioner and Educators / Instructor: Nancy Redding, Fellow in Training. For course details, view the course flyer.
The OG Approach is for implementation in a classroom, or in small group or individual tutoring. All coursework needed to achieve Classroom Educator certification, for those working in a school, will be taught in a 40 hour course from August 6 – 10.
For those desiring to be certified at the Associates Level, appropriate for 1–1 tutoring, this course will fulfill 40 of the 60 required hours of classroom instruction. The additional 20 hours will be taught November 18 – 21, 2018, at the same location for an additional cost.
Participants in this 40-hour course will be eligible for Classroom Educator Level certification from the Academy of Orton-Gillingham Practitioners and Educators (AOGPE). This course is a pre-requisite to the Associate Level Course (an additional 20 hours of instruction), which will be offered in November. Certification (at either level) requires a practicum, which may be arranged with instructor, if desired.
More information about these levels of OG training can be found at: www.ortonacademy.org or by contacting Nancy Redding at nancy.c.redding@gmail.com
Wilson Reading System Introductory Workshop
August 6-8, 2018
Duration 3 consecutive days
Time 9:00am – 3:30pm
This three day (15-hour) workshop provides participants with an overview of the Wilson Reading System® (WRS) curriculum and serves as the prerequisite for WRS Level I Certification. This course is delivered over three consecutive days and examines reading research and the five areas of reading in relation to students in grade two and above with persistent phonological coding deficits. Participants learn about dyslexia and language-based learning disabilities, appropriate student identification and placement, program implementation, progress monitoring, scheduling, and creating a successful learning environment. Principles of language structure and how to teach language with direct, multisensory methods are demonstrated and practiced during the workshop. Participants explore the standard 10-part Wilson Lesson Plan and practice planning and delivering a lesson while receiving modeling and feedback from a credentialed Wilson Trainer during the workshop.
The Wilson Reading System® is an intensive (Tier 3) program for students in grade 2 and beyond who have a language-based learning disability, such as dyslexia, or who have not internalized the sound-symbol system for reading and spelling. Based on scientific reading research and Orton-Gillingham principles, WRS is a highly-structured remedial program that directly teaches the structure of the English language. (One graduate credit, optional, is available through Fitchburg State University, Fitchburg, MA.)
Upon completion of the workshop, participants will be able to:
- Define dyslexia, and describe common characteristics.
- Explain the process of identifying appropriate students and placing them in the Wilson Reading System.
- Demonstrate a solid understanding of WRS principles of instruction: explicit, sequential, cumulative, and diagnostic multisensory instruction.
- Identify the lesson components for Block 1 (Decoding/Word Study), Block 2 (Encoding/Spelling), and Block 3 (Listening & Reading Comprehension) of the WRS Lesson Plan.
- Prepare a 10-part WRS Lesson plan.
Wilson Reading System Introductory Workshop
This three day (15-hour) workshop, co-sponsored by IDA Southern California Tri-Counties Branch, provides participants with an overview of the Wilson Reading System® (WRS) curriculum and serves as the prerequisite for WRS Level I Certification. This course is delivered over three consecutive days and examines reading research and the five areas of reading in relation to students in grade two and above with persistent phonological coding deficits. Participants learn about dyslexia and language-based learning disabilities, appropriate student identification and placement, program implementation, progress monitoring, scheduling, and creating a successful learning environment. Principles of language structure and how to teach language with direct, multisensory methods are demonstrated and practiced during the workshop. Participants explore the standard 10-part Wilson Lesson Plan and practice planning and delivering a lesson while receiving modeling and feedback from a credentialed Wilson Trainer during the workshop.
The Wilson Reading System® is an intensive (Tier 3) program for students in grade 2 and beyond who have a language-based learning disability, such as dyslexia, or who have not internalized the sound-symbol system for reading and spelling. Based on scientific reading research and Orton-Gillingham principles, WRS is a highly-structured remedial program that directly teaches the structure of the English language. (One graduate credit, optional, is available through Fitchburg State University, Fitchburg, MA.)
Upon completion of the workshop, participants will be able to:
- Define dyslexia, and describe common characteristics.
- Explain the process of identifying appropriate students and placing them in the Wilson Reading System.
- Demonstrate a solid understanding of WRS principles of instruction: explicit, sequential, cumulative, and diagnostic multisensory instruction.
- Identify the lesson components for Block 1 (Decoding/Word Study), Block 2 (Encoding/Spelling), and Block 3 (Listening & Reading Comprehension) of the WRS Lesson Plan.
- Prepare a 10-part WRS Lesson plan.
This three day (15-hour) workshop provides participants with an overview of the Wilson Reading System® (WRS) curriculum and serves as the prerequisite for WRS Level I Certification. This course is delivered over three consecutive days and examines reading research and the five areas of reading in relation to students in grade two and above with persistent phonological coding deficits. Participants learn about dyslexia and language-based learning disabilities, appropriate student identification and placement, program implementation, progress monitoring, scheduling, and creating a successful learning environment. Principles of language structure and how to teach language with direct, multisensory methods are demonstrated and practiced during the workshop. Participants explore the standard 10-part Wilson Lesson Plan and practice planning and delivering a lesson while receiving modeling and feedback from a credentialed Wilson Trainer during the workshop.
This workshop is co-sponsored by the IDA Northern CA Branch
Upon completion of the workshop, participants will be able to:
- Define dyslexia, and describe common characteristics.
- Explain the process of identifying appropriate students and placing them in the Wilson Reading System.
- Demonstrate a solid understanding of WRS principles of instruction: explicit, sequential, cumulative, and diagnostic multisensory instruction.
- Identify the lesson components for Block 1 (Decoding/Word Study), Block 2 (Encoding/Spelling), and Block 3 (Listening & Reading Comprehension) of the WRS Lesson Plan.
- Prepare a 10-part WRS Lesson plan.
Wilson Reading System
Advanced Strategies for Multisensory Structured Language Group Instruction Workshop
August 21 – 23, 2018
Duration 3 consecutive days
Time 9:00am – 3:30pm
Prerequisite
- WRS Level 1 Certification
- Bachelor’s Degree in Education or a related field
This three-day (15-hour) workshop delves into essential techniques and strategies to improve all aspects of Wilson Reading System® (WRS) group instruction through hands-on practice and discussion, and prepares participants for the Group Mastery Practicum. The workshop examines the specifics of each WRS Block, with an increased focus on vocabulary, comprehension, and fluency instruction. At the completion of the workshop, participants will be able to:
- Identify factors for successful WRS group instruction.
- Review the planning for and execution of WRS Lesson Blocks 1, 2, and 3 for maximum group success.
- Develop a word-conscious lesson.
- Understand the role of spelling in writing fluency.
- Determine how to incorporate complex text, both literary and informational text structures.
- Understand and practice important aspects of fluency instruction with Wilson Fluency®/Basic.