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2017 Summer Comprehensive Course – San Jose, CA (Intro & 3rd Level Only)
When: 5/30/2017, 5/31/2017, 6/1/2017, 6/7/2017, 6/8/2017, 6/9/2017, 6/12/2017, 6/13/2017, 6/14/2017, 6/15/2017, 6/16/2017, 6/19/2017, 6/20/2017, 6/21/2017, 6/22/2017, 6/23/2017, 6/26/2017, 6/27/2017, 6/28/2017, 6/29/2017
Where: Valley Christian Elementary School, 1450 Leigh Avenue; San Jose, CA 95125
Registration: https://www.regonline.com/builder/site/tab2.aspx?EventID=1888997
Event Organizer Email: shirley@vcs.net
SAVE THE DATE for the 2017 Summer Comprehensive Training Course. The dates for the course are May 30, 31, June 1, June 7 to 29.
Times for the training are:
– May 30, 31, June 1: 4:00 to 9:00 pm
– June 7 to 29: 8:00 am to 4:00 pm
Only the introductory level and third level continuum courses will be offered on these dates. Pre-approval is required for all participants wishing to take the third level continuum course. Please contact the course instructor for approval using the email link above.
Register early and get the best value registration. Registration costs increase on May 8, 2017; online registration will be available through May 15, 2017.
Available Courses
Introductory Level Comprehensive Course
This course is the core of the Slingerland training program. It is traditionally offered as a four-week summer session and includes a practicum with students. It can also be adapted into a four to six week in-year course.
Course Content Includes:
- Instruction in the introductory steps of handwriting, written language, decoding and reading comprehension
- Knowledge of the historical and philosophical background of Specific Language Disability (dyslexia)
- The study of phonic rules and their application to encoding and decoding
- The neurology of language as a means of developing oral language skills The history, philosophy and current research in the field of dyslexia
- The relationship of curriculum and classroom organization to the language arts program
- Practice with multi-sensory teaching principles through daily work with children
133 classroom hours. This course 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 course. Click here to view the USD enrollment page for the introductory level course.
Cost: $2750.00
Registration: https://www.regonline.com/builder/site/tab2.aspx?EventID=1888997
Third Level Continuum Course
This four week course is designed for a limited number of participants wishing to become staff teachers in Slingerland training courses. This course encompasses all learning in the introductory and second level courses 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 Course 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 Director.
Third Year Continuum Course 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 course 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 course. Click here to view the USD enrollment page for the third level continuum course.
Cost: $2750.00
Registration: https://www.regonline.com/builder/site/tab2.aspx?EventID=1888997
More Information: /Assets/Files/2017-VCS-SS-Reg.pdf
2017 Summer Comprehensive Course – San Francisco, CA
When: 6/10/2017, 6/21/2017, 6/22/2017, 6/23/2017, 6/26/2017, 6/27/2017, 6/28/2017, 6/29/2017, 6/30/2017, 7/5/2017, 7/6/2017, 7/7/2017, 7/10/2017, 7/11/2017, 7/12/2017, 7/13/2017, 7/14/2017, 7/17/2017, 7/18/2017, 7/19/2017, 7/20/2017, 7/21/2017
Where: San Francisco Friends School, 250 Valencia St., San Francisco CA 94103
Registration: /Assets/Files/2017-Teacher-Info-ApplicationSlinge.pdf
Event Organizer Email: nancycushenwhite@gmail.com
SAVE THE DATE for the Slingerland comprehensive Teacher training program in the San Francisco area. All three levels of the comprehensive training course will be offered. Dates are June 21 to July 21 – no class on Monday or Tuesday, July 3rd/4th.
There is an additional materials cost for this course – it is all outlined in the “more information” link above.
Please use the email link above to contact the course director for more information.
Registration deadline is June 1, 2017
Headstart/Orientation date is Saturday, June 10, 2017
Parents – if you are interested in having your child attend this summer session, please download the information packet by clicking HERE
Available Courses
Introductory Level Comprehensive Course
This course is the core of the Slingerland training program. It is traditionally offered as a four-week summer session and includes a practicum with students. It can also be adapted into a four to six week in-year course.
Course Content Includes:
- Instruction in the introductory steps of handwriting, written language, decoding and reading comprehension
- Knowledge of the historical and philosophical background of Specific Language Disability (dyslexia)
- The study of phonic rules and their application to encoding and decoding
- The neurology of language as a means of developing oral language skills The history, philosophy and current research in the field of dyslexia
- The relationship of curriculum and classroom organization to the language arts program
- Practice with multi-sensory teaching principles through daily work with children
133 classroom hours. This course 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 course. Click here to view the USD enrollment page for the introductory level course.
Cost: $2780.00
Second Level Continuum Course
Traditionally offered as a 4-week period of intensive study with a practicum. After a brief, basic review of the introductory course, 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.
Course Content Includes:
- Guided observation of the evaluative and prescriptive elements imbedded 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 course 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 course. Click here to view the USD enrollment page for the second level continuum course.
Cost: $2780.00
Third Level Continuum Course
This four week course is designed for a limited number of participants wishing to become staff teachers in Slingerland training courses. This course encompasses all learning in the introductory and second level courses 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 Course 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 Director.
Third Year Continuum Course 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 course 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 course. Click here to view the USD enrollment page for the third level continuum course.
Cost: $2780.00
More Information: /Assets/Files/2017-Teacher-Info-ApplicationSlinge.pdf
“Understanding the Special Education Process: IEP Basics & Beyond”
DREDF Education Advocates provide an overview of the special education process, Section 504 and IDEA laws.
Where: Disability Rights Education and Defense Fund (DREDF)
Ed Roberts Campus, 3075 Adeline St., Berkeley, CA 94703 (campus is at Ashby BART station)
The Bernard Osher Foundation Education Center, First Floor
Date: 2nd Monday of the month (except August and December)
Time: 6:00 to 8:30pm (Pizza and drinks included!)
Must RSVP: iephelp@dredf.org or 510-644-2555 ext. 5227
2017 Summer Comprehensive Course – Newark, CA
When: 6/15/2017, 6/16/2017, 6/19/2017, 6/20/2017, 6/21/2017, 6/22/2017, 6/23/2017, 6/26/2017, 6/27/2017, 6/28/2017, 6/29/2017, 6/30/2017, 7/5/2017, 7/6/2017, 7/7/2017, 7/10/2017, 7/11/2017, 7/12/2017, 7/13/2017, 7/14/2017
Where: Stellar Academy, 38325 Cedar Blvd. Newark, CA 94560
Registration: https://www.regonline.com/builder/site/tab2.aspx?EventID=1888997
We are pleased to announce the dates for the 2017 Summer Comprehensive Course at Stellar Academy. Course dates are June 15 through July 14, 2017 – no class on July 3 or 4. The introductory level, second level and third level continuum courses will be offered. Course descriptions follow the “for parents” information below.
Register early and get the best value registration.Registration costs increase on May 26, 2017; online registration will be available through June 1, 2017
For Parents:
Is your child bright but struggling with oral or written language? Spelling or reading? Sign them up for the Structured Literacy Intervention Summer Camp – click here to download the application packet
Available Courses
Introductory Level Comprehensive Course
This course is the core of the Slingerland training program. It is traditionally offered as a four-week summer session and includes a practicum with students. It can also be adapted into a four to six week in-year course.
Course Content Includes:
- Instruction in the introductory steps of handwriting, written language, decoding and reading comprehension
- Knowledge of the historical and philosophical background of Specific Language Disability (dyslexia)
- The study of phonic rules and their application to encoding and decoding
- The neurology of language as a means of developing oral language skills The history, philosophy and current research in the field of dyslexia
- The relationship of curriculum and classroom organization to the language arts program
- Practice with multi-sensory teaching principles through daily work with children
133 classroom hours. This course 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 course. Click here to view the USD enrollment page for the introductory level course.
Cost: $2750.00
Registration: https://www.regonline.com/builder/site/tab2.aspx?EventID=1888997
Second Level Continuum Course
Traditionally offered as a 4-week period of intensive study with a practicum. After a brief, basic review of the introductory course, 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.
Course Content Includes:
- Guided observation of the evaluative and prescriptive elements imbedded 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 course 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 course. Click here to view the USD enrollment page for the second level continuum course.
Cost: $2750.00
Registration: https://www.regonline.com/builder/site/tab2.aspx?EventID=1888997
Third Level Continuum Course
This four week course is designed for a limited number of participants wishing to become staff teachers in Slingerland training courses. This course encompasses all learning in the introductory and second level courses 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 Course 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 Director.
Third Year Continuum Course 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 course 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 course. Click here to view the USD enrollment page for the third level continuum course.
Cost: $2750.00
Registration: https://www.regonline.com/builder/site/tab2.aspx?EventID=1888997
More Information: /Assets/Files/2017-Stellar-SS-Reg.pdf
Educating Professionals in the Field of Learning Differences
The Summer Institute offers a professional development program for teachers, educational therapists, tutors and parents who would like to learn more about dyslexia and other learning differences. CUE credits are available through CSUMB.
Topics Include:
- Understanding Dyslexia & the Reading Brain
- Dyslexia Law (2015): AB 1369
- Understanding ADHD & Executive Function Skills
- Learning and the Brain: Stress, Memory & Growth Mindset
- Keys to Literacy: Components of Effective Reading Programs
- IDEA (2004) & Rehabilitation Act (1973): Section 504
About the Presenter:
Gretchen Giuffre, M.A. Ed., has been involved in independent and public sector education since 1999. Specializing in children with learning differences, she is the former Middle School Coordinator at Chartwell. Additional experience includes the following roles: Reading and Math Intervention Coach, Language Arts Educator and Advisor for a Language & Literacy School Reform Initiative.
Coursework needed to achieve the Classroom Educator certification will be taught in a 40 hour course from June 26 – 30; registrant should be currently employed by a public or private school. This level of membership prepares a teacher for implementing the Orton Gillingham Approach within a classroom or group, but not one-on-one tutoring.
The Classroom Educator course will be co-taught by Karen Leopold and Nancy Redding. The additional Associate level training will be taught by Nancy. For additional information or to enroll, please email Nancy Redding at nancy.c.redding@gmail.com or call 408-810-2555. Completion of a subsequent Practicum is required to obtain Academy membership and certification.
Classroom Educator coursework covers the following topics (40 hours). Associate coursework covers these topics (first 40 hours) plus additional topics, as noted (61 hours).
• Classroom Educator: June 26 – 30, 2017 (Monday – Friday 8:30 – 5:00) $700 o Dyslexia and reading disorders
o The rationale of the Orton-Gillingham Approach
o Phonology & phonological awareness
o The motor component and the writing process o Basic phonics for reading and spelling
o Intermediate phonics for reading and spelling o The lesson plan, and teaching materials
o General history of the English language and beginning morphology o Assessment and diagnostic-prescriptive teaching
o Accuracy, automaticity, and fluency
Space is limited. Course fee includes the courses’ training manuals. Participants must provide some supplies and their own lunch/snacks. A list of required readings and supplies is provided upon request or registration.
A subsequent practicum, in keeping with the Academy’s standards (www.ortonacademy.org) for application as a Classroom Educator or Associate member, is available for an additional cost. Please email Nancy Redding for additional information at nancy.c.redding@gmail.com.
Karen Leopold, MS Ed, an Accredited Training Fellow of the Academy of Orton-Gillingham Practitioners and Educators (AOGPE), holds four New York State teaching certifications: General Education N-6, English 7-12, Reading, and Special Education. She has taught in one-on-one and in group settings, and worked as the Multisensory Language Consultant for several private and public schools. She served as the Director of the Kildonan Teacher Training Institute for 7 years, and 3 years as the Director of Language Training at Camp Dunnabeck. Karen has provided extensive teacher training, conducted workshops, and presented at many conferences in the United States and Canada. She has published The Student Notebook I (Basic), and II (Advanced), which is geared toward the dyslexic student, and is coauthor of theLearning Cursive workbooks, Learning Print, and Conquering Spelling Demons I and II. Currently, she is serving as President of the Colorado Rocky Mountain Branch of the International Dyslexia Association and is on
the AOGPE Board of Trustees.
Nancy Redding, M.Ed., is a Fellow-in-Training with AOGPE. She has over 40 years of experience with OG, both in tutoring students of all ages, and in conducting teacher training. She has been a learning specialist at the elementary, high school and community college levels. Nancy is the co-author of Patterns For Success, an OG based reading and spelling program designed as a supplement to OG instruction, and has presented at many workshops and conferences. She is active in International Dyslexia Association, both on the local and national levels.
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What is the Academy of Orton-Gillingham Practitioners and Educators? The expressed purposes of the Academy are to –
- ! Establish and maintain professional and ethical standards for practitioners and educators of the Orton-
Gillingham Approach for the treatment of dyslexia.
- ! Certify individuals who have demonstrated competence as practitioners and educators of the Orton-
Gillingham Approach.
- ! Accredit programs that train Orton-Gillingham practitioners and educators.
- ! Accredit, in schools, clinics, and summer programs, Orton-Gillingham instruction that meets Academy
standards.
- ! Sponsor, promote and undertake research relevant to Orton-Gillingham instruction and disseminate the
results of such research.
- ! Promote public awareness of the needs of children and adults with dyslexia, and of the Orton-
Gillingham Approach for the treatment of dyslexia.
Visit the AOGPE website at: www.ortonacademy.orgClick HERE for the flyer
2017 Summer Comprehensive Course – San Jose, CA (Continuum Levels)
When: 6/28/2017, 7/5/2017, 7/6/2017, 7/7/2017, 7/10/2017, 7/11/2017, 7/12/2017, 7/13/2017, 7/14/2017, 7/17/2017, 7/18/2017, 7/19/2017, 7/20/2017, 7/21/2017, 7/24/2017, 7/25/2017, 7/26/2017, 7/27/2017, 7/28/2017
Where: Valley Christian Elementary School, 1450 Leigh Avenue; San Jose, CA 95125
Registration: https://www.regonline.com/builder/site/tab2.aspx?EventID=1888997
Event Organizer Email: shirley@vcs.net
SAVE THE DATE for the 2017 Summer Comprehensive Training Course. The dates for the course are June 28 – July 28. Tentative Course Times are:
– June 28: 1:00 to 8:00 pm
– July 5 – 28: 8:00 am to 4:00 pm
Only the second and third year continuum levels will be offered on these dates. No class on June 29, 30, July 3 or 4. Pre-approval is required for all participants wishing to take the third level continuum course. Please contact the course instructor using the email link above.
Register early and get the best value registration. Registration costs increase on June 7, 2017; online registration will be available through June 14, 2017.
Available Courses
Second Level Continuum Course
Traditionally offered as a 4-week period of intensive study with a practicum. After a brief, basic review of the introductory course, 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.
Course Content Includes:
- Guided observation of the evaluative and prescriptive elements imbedded 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 course 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 course. Click here to view the USD enrollment page for the second level continuum course.
Cost: $2750.00
Third Level Continuum Course
This four week course is designed for a limited number of participants wishing to become staff teachers in Slingerland training courses. This course encompasses all learning in the introductory and second level courses 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 Course 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 Director.
Third Year Continuum Course 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 course 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 course. Click here to view the USD enrollment page for the third level continuum course.
Cost: $2750.00
More Information: /Assets/Files/2017-VCS-SS-Reg.pdf
Dyslexia and Phonological Processing 1 hour Webinar
Join us for a FREE one-hour technical webinar on Dyslexia and Phonological Processing with emphasis on the use of the Comprehensive Test of Phonological Processing (CTOPP-2). Under new California Education Law, phonological processing is specifically listed as an area that should be assessed in determining Special Education eligibility.
This pre-recorded webinar will be presented by Dr. Richard Wagner, Ph.D., Principal Investigator of NICHD Florida Learning Disabilities Research Center, Associate Director, Florida Center for Reading Research and Co-Author of the CTOPP-2. Dr. Wagner is also a member of the CA Department of Education Dyslexia Work Group that is producing dyslexia guidelines to be released in August 2017. The CTOPP-2 is one of the most widely used and popular assessments for reading-related phonological processing skills.
This webinar is appropriate for psychologists, speech-language pathologists, special education teachers, resource specialists and other professionals.
Participants must pre-register for this free 1 hour webinar.
Webinar will only be available for viewing during the following specified times:
July 10th at 8:00 a.m. (PDT) through July 16th at 11:00p.m. (PDT)
On July 9th, you will receive an email with the link and a password to access the webinar.
Click HERE to download the flyer.
Sponsored By:
Decoding Dyslexia CA is a grassroots movement driven by California families, educators and professionals concerned with the limited access to educational interventions for dyslexia and other language-based learning disabilities within our public schools. We aim to raise dyslexia awareness, empower families to support their children, and inform policymakers on best practices to identify, remediate, and support students with dyslexia in CA public schools.
CARS+ is the only organization whose sole purpose is to represent the unique needs of resource specialists and other special education teachers. The California Association of Resource Specialists was founded in 1981 as a non-profit association dedicated to the support of resource specialists. In February of 1996, the organization voted to expand its active membership to include all special education teachers.
CASP’s mission is to provide high quality educational and leadership programs, that maintain high standards of practice for school psychologists through legislative advocacy, professional development, communications, publications, ethics guidelines, and direct services to members, to enable the growth and development of the profession, and to ensure safe, healthy, and successful outcomes for the children, schools and communities we serve.
“Understanding the Special Education Process: IEP Basics & Beyond”
DREDF Education Advocates provide an overview of the special education process, Section 504 and IDEA laws.
Where: Disability Rights Education and Defense Fund (DREDF)
Ed Roberts Campus, 3075 Adeline St., Berkeley, CA 94703 (campus is at Ashby BART station)
The Bernard Osher Foundation Education Center, First Floor
Date: 2nd Monday of the month (except August and December)
Time: 6:00 to 8:30pm (Pizza and drinks included!)
Must RSVP: iephelp@dredf.org or 510-644-2555 ext. 5227
REGISTER TO ATTEND
- IDA Members Register Here
- Not an IDA Member and want to attend? – Register Here
- Registering 4 or more people? – Register Here
Yoshimoto OG Basic Training
July 17th – 21st
8:30-4:00
San Francisco, CA
Mercy High School, 3250 19th Ave., SF, CA 94132
This five day Yoshimoto O.G. training will focus on a data driven, clinical, multisensory, phonetic, teacher guided Orton-Gillingham approach to teaching reading, writing and spelling in whole classroom, small group and one-to-one settings. Upon completing this course participants will have acquired the skills necessary to fully implement this data-driven solution for teaching reading to all students.
The course will cover the three levels of decoding and spelling: sound, syllable, and morphological. With the latter, introductory morphology, the emphasis will be on increasing the vocabulary for all children – general and special education students. Further, the system supports the outcomes within the Common Core.
Note: All training course materials, including extensive teacher resources, are included in the cost of the course.
To learn more about Ron Yoshimoto and Yoshimoto Orton Gillingham, visit his website here.