Friday, August 31, 2012

Groves Academy Community Workshop: The Five Strands of Reading


Free Workshop: The Five Strands of Reading

text here from Groves Academy:

Thursday, September 20
7:00 to 8:30 PM
Groves Academy 2nd Floor Conference Room
Cost: Free

Presented by John Alexander M.Ed., Groves Academy Head of School
Learning to read can be a complicated process, but thanks to over twenty years of scientific research, there is now very little debate about what skills a child needs to be a fluent reader. We know that the requisite skills to become a good reader need to be taught directly and sequentially. We know that reading is not a natural process as is the acquisition of oral language. Most children will not learn to become skilled readers just through exposure to print; they rely on expert teaching to become proficient readers. We are pleased to present a workshop on the fundamental cores of reading acquisition, the Big Five, as identified by The National Reading Panel. We recommend this workshop for parents and teachers of emerging or struggling readers.

To register, click here.


https://www.grovesacademy.org/community-workshops/parent-and-educator-workshops/the-five-strands-of-reading/

More Workshops Listed Here:

https://www.grovesacademy.org/community-workshops/parent-and-educator-workshops/

PACER Workshops in Minnesota


There are many free workshops available through PACER. Whether you are just beginning your journey with the special education process or have been involved for years, there is always something new to learn. Two examples below--Check out the link to the PACER website for the full list.


all text and information below from
http://www.pacer.org/workshops/

Thursday, September 13, 2012
IDEA: Blueprint for Special Education
 - see flyer pdf icon
The special education process is like building a house. There is a logical order to both. This workshop will cover how to use the building blocks of the Individuals with Disabilities Act (IDEA) to develop and advocate for appropriate services for your child.
6:30pm-9pm (PACER Center - see Map
Register for this workshop 

Thursday, November 15, 2012
Literacy For ALL: Your Child Can Learn To Read

We believe all children can learn to read and write. If you have a struggling literacy learner or have thought that your child is too involved to address literacy skills then this workshop is for you. Participants will learn information to help their learners reach their literacy goals.
6:30 p.m.-8:30 p.m. (PACER Center - see Map
Register for this workshop