English Language Arts

Presenters: Amy Brown & Ashley Buckley

Tentatively Scheduled for December 21, 2023

Recommended for Educators of Grades Pre-K-5

For those who’d like to learn quick and easy Orton Gillingham (OG) strategies to implement in the classroom but feel intimidated, this workshop will provide resources, activities, and instructional strategies that can help all students. No experience or background in OG is required! Participants will explore instructional techniques that could easily be applied to a classroom setting to support reading, spelling, and phonological awareness.

*Note: Participants should bring specific concerns and questions from student observations that relate to reading, spelling, and phonological awareness.

Presenter: Amy Brown

Tentatively Scheduled for January 11, 2024

Recommended for Educators of Grades Pre-K-3

What does multisensory reading instruction look like in the classroom? What is Orton-Gillingham? Multisensory instruction was developed for individuals who have difficulties with reading, spelling, and writing that are associated with dyslexia, but this approach is beneficial for all types of learners in the classroom. This session will introduce participants to the basics of a multisensory approach to reading. Implementation strategies will be shared and practiced!

*Note: Registration for ASHA CEUs TBA

Presenter: Amy Brown

Tentatively Scheduled for February 29, 2024

Recommended for Educators of Grades Pre-K-8

This workshop provides an overview of dyslexia, the nation’s number one learning disability. One in five children may have dyslexia causing them to struggle with reading and spelling. Every teacher likely has at least one or two dyslexic children in the classroom today. This session helps participants understand, recognize, and review modifications for difficulties associated with dyslexia.

*Note: This is a 1/2-day session, 8:30 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.

**Note: This workshop satisfies the annual NJ state-mandated dyslexia training requirement.

***Note: Registration for ASHA CEUs TBA

Presenter: Amy Brown

Tentatively Scheduled for February 13, 2024

Recommended for Educators of Grades K-3

Fluency is the ability to read a text accurately, quickly, and with expression. Reading fluency is important because it provides a bridge between word recognition and comprehension. Readers who have not yet developed fluency read slowly and word by word; their oral reading is choppy. They focus their attention on figuring out the words, leaving them little attention for understanding the meaning of the text. Participants will review the research on fluency development and explore a variety of ways to teach, practice, and promote fluency skills with students.

*Note: Registration for ASHA CEUs TBA

Presenters: Kelly Stevens & Danielle Scheuring

Tentatively Scheduled for March 15, 2024

Recommended for Educators of Grades 6-8

Teaching grammar in middle school can seem like a daunting task for a variety of reasons.  This session will dive into middle school language standards, as well as strategies on how to incorporate them into lessons. This will include grammar games, a look at mentor sentences, technology tools, and more! The goal is for everyone to leave with plenty of additions for their toolboxes to help make teaching and learning grammar fun and engaging for all!

Presenter: Amy Brown

Tentatively Scheduled for January 25, 2024

Recommended for Educators of with OG certification

This session is ideal for Orton Gillingham certified teachers who would benefit from a day of tips and tricks, sharing best practices, lesson ideas, and technology specifically geared toward lesson content. The day’s agenda will be created by participants’ interests and curiosities collected prior to the session. 

*Note: Participants must be Orton Gillingham certified.

Presenter: Amy Brown

Tentatively Scheduled for March 26, 2024

Recommended for Educators of Grades 2-5

Participants will cultivate critical reading habits that will make students more attentive, thoughtful, independent readers. The day will allow for a  study of the work of Kylene Beers and Robert Probst, authors of Notice and Note, and Chris Lehman, author of Falling in Love with Close Reading. Educators will explore the notice and note signposts readers should attend to as they journey through a text and unlock the power of these signposts for improved comprehension through close reading.

Presenter: Lauren Barbieri 

Tentatively Scheduled for February 26, 2024

Recommended for Educators of Grades Pre-K-5

What is the number one predictor of reading success? Phonemic awareness proficiency! This workshop will equip educators to understand the difference between phonological and phonemic awareness, recognize the importance of its daily instruction, and provide the opportunity to create multisensory instructional materials for immediate implementation.