Teacher Training Institute
Presented by the AIM Institute for Learning and Research
With the Academy In Manayunk, in conjunction with
The Lab School of Washington®
Early Literacy for Struggling Readers (K-Grade 4)
Wednesday, July 21, 2010 - 9:00am to 3:00pm
Thursday, July 22, 2010 - 9:00am to 12:30pm
Fee: $195
This course will be held at the Academy In Manayunk located at 119 Rector St., Phila. PA 19127. Click here for driving directions to the school. Free parking available across the street.
This two day Institute is designed for regular and special educators, Speech/Language Pathologists, School Psychologists, Learning Specialists and Reading Specialists. It is conducted by current practitioners who couple research with practical hands-on activities and strategies that attendees can use with their students the very next day.
Day One: The Role of Language Development in Early Literacy
- Language development and red flags for later reading difficulties
- Impact of speech and language deficiencies on the 5 key areas of reading
- Strategies for teachers and speech and language therapists working together
- Overview of materials that can be made or purchased that build language skills
- Case studies to determine which strategies work best based on student profiles
Day Two: Struggling Readers…Research to Practice Classroom Strategies
Learn the five essential components of reading and reading instruction outlined in the National Reading Panel (2000): phonological awareness, alphabetic understanding, vocabulary, fluency and text comprehension. Learn specific research-based instructional strategies for effectively developing these 5 components of reading. Use case studies to learn assessment tools and make instructional decisions.
- Learn how to assess student needs and group for instruction
- Learn morphology of words, word structure, vocabulary strategies
- How to explain the research behind these key areas to parents
- Diagnostic-prescriptive approach and progress monitoring
- Practical hands-on activities for educators that make a difference
Presenter:
Jaclyn Galbally, M.A. received her bachelors degree in Psychology at American University. There, she continued to receive her Master of Arts in Special Education with a focus on learning disabilities. After completing an internship at the Lab School of Washington, she has continued to teach in schools dedicated to students with language-based learning deficits. Jaclyn is a primary teacher at the Academy in Manayunk. She is certified in multiple multisensory language programs and specializes in diagnostic and prescriptive education. Currently, she is pursuing her Ph.D. in Educational Psychology at Temple University and is participating in active research in the field of learning disabilities.
PAYMENT AND REGISTRATION
Register for Early Literacy Teacher Training by clicking on the "Register" button and filling out the form. Payment can be made online by secure credit card transaction. Due to limited space, your place can only be guaranteed once payment or P.O. Number is received. After filling out the registration form, you will have the option of paying by credit card (Visa or Mastercard only). If you prefer to pay by Purchase Order, please make payable to the "Academy In Manayunk" and mail to:
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For more information, please contact:
Debbie Robinson
drobinson@aimpa.org
215-483-2461
