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Through our Cynthia K. Hoehl Institute for Excellence, we award grants to teachers seeking to deepen their knowledge through professional learning.
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Demystifying Dyslexia Workshop
This interactive workshop focuses on dyslexia, the most prevalent cause of reading and spelling difficulties. Sign up to learn about reading development, early signs of risk and assessment, and how to ensure all children learn to read.
Assessments & Evaluation Courses, Literacy Courses | Online, Synchronous, Workshop
Sept. 24
Orthographic Processing: What Is It Really?
This interactive workshop will focus on the orthographic processor: what it is, how it develops, and what it means for instruction. We will look at the reading brain, and the importance of speech sound awareness as a foundation for word recognition fluency, the development of the orthographic lexicon (sight word vocabulary), and more.
Assessments & Evaluation Courses, Literacy Courses | Online, Synchronous, Workshop
Oct. 8
Progress Monitoring for Written Expression
How do we measure student progress in written expression as a foundation for classroom instruction? This workshop will focus on different ways to measure progress in writing. We will compare both formal and informal assessment, and what different types of tests contribute to our knowledge of students. We will discuss what we are measuring, what we are learning, and how we link these results to effective instructional practices.
Assessments & Evaluation Courses, Literacy Courses | Online, Synchronous, Workshop
Nov. 5
Dysgraphia: Identification, Assessment, and Intervention
This workshop will focus on what we know about the writing process, the underlying skills that make communication in print possible, and what they mean for classroom instruction. We will examine the tools used for progress monitoring and assessment, as well as the profiles of students with writing difficulty. Participants will leave this workshop with an understanding of how writing develops and how to use assessment as a foundation for improving the writing skills of all students in the classroom.
Assessments & Evaluation Courses, Literacy Courses | Online, Synchronous, Workshop
Oct. 22
The Power of Assessment: Effective Tools for Guiding Instruction
This interactive course focuses on issues related to the assessment of reading, spelling, and writing—including identifying early signs of trouble, diagnosing dyslexia and dysgraphia, and communicating test results to parents and other educators.
Assessments & Evaluation Courses, Literacy Courses | Course, Online, Synchronous
Jan. 7 | Jan. 21 | Jan. 28 | Feb. 11 | Feb. 18 | Mar. 4 | Mar. 11 | Mar. 18 | Apr. 8 | Apr. 15
Testing 101: Everything You Wanted to Know About Assessment but Were Afraid to Ask
Sign up for this workshop to get a refresher on the basics of assessment, progress monitoring, and standardized norm referenced testing. Submit your questions ahead of time or bring them to the workshop to get them answered by Dr. Melissa Farrall!
Assessments & Evaluation Courses, Literacy Courses | Online, Synchronous, Workshop
Dec. 3
Orton-Gillingham: Diagnostic Assessment Workshop Series
Do you want to build a deeper understanding of the developmental progression of reading skills and know how to link assessment to instruction? This workshop series explores how to administer a comprehensive diagnostic assessment, how to analyze the results, and how to use an Orton-Gillingham scope and sequence to meet the needs of your learners.
Assessments & Evaluation Courses, Orton-Gillingham Training Courses | Course, Online, Synchronous
2024
Aug. 5 | 8:30 AM–3:30 PM EST
Nov. 11 | 12:30–3:30 PM EST
2025
Jan. 13 | 12:30–3:30 PM EST
IEP Goal Writing Aligned to the Science of Reading
In this interactive two-part workshop series, you will learn how to construct IEP goals and objectives aligned to the Science of Reading. You’ll participate in a case study and create your own goals/objectives based off of your current students. You’ll come away with a deeper level of understanding and practical strategies, methods, and tools that can be used when writing goals and objectives.
Assessments & Evaluation Courses, Literacy Courses | Online, Synchronous, Workshop
October 16 & November 20
Participants must sign up for both workshops
Using Case Studies to Implement Effective Instruction
Learn practical strategies for how to analyze student data through case studies and how to respond based on student strengths and areas of need. Watch nationally recognized assessment expert Dr. Melissa Farrall facilitate webinars on how to assess student strengths and areas of need, determine appropriate interventions, link assessment data to instruction, and identify targeted responses grounded in evidence-based strategies.
Assessments & Evaluation Courses, Literacy Courses | Asynchronous, Online, Workshop
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Orton-Gillingham Institute
Ensure every child becomes a reader with this multisensory approach to literacy instruction.
The respected Orton-Gillingham Academy accredits the Stern Center as a leader in training teachers. Through studies of reading and dyslexia, researchers have illuminated the neuroscience behind Orton-Gillingham’s decades-long classroom successes. Watch our video on Orton-Gillingham.
Wilson Language Training
Learn how to implement Wilson® Reading Programs effectively in your classroom and school.
Used in schools nationwide, Wilson Reading Programs teach students how to read and write using an explicit, systematic, structured, and multisensory approach. We are a Wilson® Accredited Training Partner and proud provider of high-quality online training in Fundations®, Just Words®, and the Wilson Reading System®.
Social Emotional Learning Courses
Discover the latest research about trauma and the brain and develop practical approaches for social-emotional learning.
In our SEL courses, you’ll define, identify, and understand how early experiences impact social development. Develop classroom strategies that help your students strengthen self-regulation to foster their learning.
Assessment and Evaluation Courses
For students with learning challenges, effective intervention hinges on accurate, well-designed assessment.
Learn from expert educational evaluators about identifying and optimizing students’ learning profiles and linking assessment to instruction.
MindPlay’s Comprehensive Reading Course
Developed by leading literacy experts, this online course is designed for educators who want to know how foundational reading skills align with the science of reading.
Learn strategies to enhance all aspects of reading performance, including phonological awareness, decoding, fluency, grammar, vocabulary and comprehension.
Building Blocks for Literacy
Building Blocks offers play-based exercises, activities, and strategies that promote language and early literacy skills.
Informed by the latest literacy research and packed with evidence-based practices, this online course teaches what research has shown about how our youngest learners develop reading readiness.
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