Training

The Reading Institute Courses 2008

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Teaching of Writing
(Project Read Written Expression)

February 1 - 2, 2008
March 7 - 8, 2008
April 4 - 5, 2008
Fridays: 4:30 - 10:00 pm
Saturdays: 8:30 am - 4:30 pm
Jill Pompi, M.Ed.
This course presents an overview of research and theories which relate to the teaching of writing. This course is designed to provide teachers with the information necessary to teach ALL students (grades 1 - adult) a process for organizing and expressing thoughts and ideas in written language. Teachers will learn an alternate method to teach students about sentence and structure of paragraph development.
For grades 1 - adult
Cost: $650, $800 (3 Graduate Credits)

Reading, Spelling and Writing Assessment

February 15 - 16, 2008
March 28 - 29, 2008
April 11 - 12, 2008
Fridays: 4:30 - 10:00 pm
Saturdays: 8:30 am - 4:30 pm
Darci Burns, M.Ed.
This course will provide experience in administering and interpreting data obtained from formal and informal reading, spelling and writing assignments and integrating this information with data from other sources. These skills will provide the ability to develop specific recommendations for appropriate reading/spelling/written language curricula in order to enhance reading/spelling/writing development for all students, but particularly those who have difficulty learning to read, write, or spell through traditional classroom methods.
For all grades
Cost: $650, $800 (3 Graduate Credits)

Reading Comprehension Strategies (Project Read Report Form, Story Form, Story Form Literature Connection)

June 30, July 1 - 2, 2008
July 28 - 30, 2008
8:30 am - 3:30 pm
The Reading Institute
430 Main Street
Williamstown, MA
Nancy Raskind, M.Ed.
Reading Comprehension is divided into Report Form (expository-grade 3 through adult), Story Form (narrative-grade 6 through adult), and Story Form Literature Connection (narrative-grades 1 through 5). The teaching approach is direct concept instruction using multi-sensory strategies and materials. It teaches a process of analyzing the underlying structure of expository and narrative writing and is presented in a sequential, dependent order of concepts and skills. This process transfers to other curriculum areas to give the student a level of language independence. The course includes review of current research on vocabulary development and text comprehension through articles and chapter from tests. Through participation in activities, students will develop an understand of how theory translates into practice in the classroom.
For grades 1 - adult
Cost: $700, $850 (3 Graduate Credits)

Language Essentials for Teachers of Reading and Spelling (LETRS) Part I

July 21 - 25, 2008
8:30 am - 4:30 pm
Black Rock Country Club
19 Clubhouse Drive
Hingham, MA
Carol Tolman, Ed.D.
This course is a study of the theory behind current scientifically based methods of teaching reading as identified by the National Reading Panel (NRP) and subsequent national and international research efforts. It includes the study of phonology, morphology, and etymology, crucial language systems upon which proficient reading depends. Focus is placed on English language structure as it is processed during decoding and encoding. Insight into these foundational skills of the English language will support knowledge for the instruction of a diverse group of students, including those with disabilities, students from culturally and linguistically diverse populations, and highachieving students.
For all grade levels.
Cost: $700, $850 (3 Graduate Credits)

Technology to Support Literacy

August 4 - 8, 2008
8:30 am - 4:30 pm
Black Rock Country Club
19 Clubhouse Drive
Hingham, MA
Madalaine Pugliese, Ed.S.
As classrooms increasingly have access to new learning technologies, it is important to support professionals in trying to meet literacy, learning and assistive technology needs of students who struggle with reading and writing. Primary focus is on technology based instructional strategies that help to differentiate learning.
For all grade levels.
Cost: $700, $850 (3 Graduate Credits)