Day one covers current trends, brain research, articulation of sounds, and a deeper study of phonology. Day one ends with a discussion of using formal and informal assessments to determine the root cause of students’ reading deficits and guide instruction. Big takeaways will be in content and instructional changes needed to enhance student performance for diagnostic and prescriptive teaching.
Days two and three provide a deeper dive into the structures and linguistics of our language. Moving from simple to complex, attendees learn the common patterns in the English language and how to address reading and spelling errors using multisensory methodology. Vocabulary instruction is woven throughout the day, providing multiple methods for within the classroom. Focus for day three is fluency, language, and comprehension. Participants are given various strategies that can be incorporated into the classroom to aid students’ growth in fluency and comprehension.