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Beyond LETRS: Literacy Training for Educators

Practical strategies for implementing comprehensive reading instruction in the classroom

To bring a workshop to your district, contact cgavin@sldread.org or (616) 381-1182

Multi-Sensory Strategies Workshop

Enhance reading instruction with hands-on, multi-sensory techniques designed for large groups, small groups, and 1:1 learning. This workshop provides educators with a dynamic toolkit to support student engagement and reinforce literacy skills through interactive strategies.

What You’ll Learn

Proven multi-sensory methods for improving reading instruction

Techniques like arm spelling, SOS, proofing, CUPS/CLAP to strengthen literacy

 Ways to integrate tactile materials for enriched experiences

Who Should Attend?

Pre-K-8th educators who want to enhance literacy instruction.

Workshop Details

Duration: 2 hours

 

Concepts Workshop

Introduce and review key concepts with effective instructional strategies designed for large groups, small groups, centers, and one-to-one instruction. This workshop provides educators with a foundational framework for delivering engaging 25-minute lessons adaptable to all concepts.
What You’ll Learn
Methods for introducing and reviewing concepts across various instructional settings
The foundation of a structured 25-minute lesson that works for all concepts
Strategies for enforcing learning and maximizing engagement
Who Should Attend?
K-8 educators who are looking to refine their instructional techniques. Multi-Sensory Strategies Workshop is a prerequisite.
Workshop Details
Duration: 3 hours

Phonological Awareness Workshop 

Develop phonological awareness to support strong, confident readers. This interactive workshop provides educators with activities and exercises to build pre-reading skills including syllable segmentation, rhyming, and sound recognition.
What You’ll Learn
Strategies for strengthening phonological awareness in young leaders
Engaging activities focused on syllables, rhymes, and sounds
Techniques use for fostering early literacy skills though structured exercises
Who Should Attend?
Educators working with Pre-K though 4th grade students who want to enhance foundational literacy instruction.
Workshop Details
Duration: 3 hours

Phonics and Spelling Workshop

Learn how to effectively utilize SLD Read’s reading, spelling, and concept drill decks to review and reinforce sound/letter identification and spelling. This workshop provides educators with practical strategies to strengthen literacy skills in early learners.

What You’ll Learn

Techniques for using drill decks to support reading and spelling development

Methods for reinforcing sound and letter identification through structured activities

Strategies for engaging students in targeted literacy instruction

Who Should Attend?

Educators working with K-4 students who want to enhance phonics and spelling instruction.

Workshop Details

Duration: 3 hours

 

 

Additional Support

One-to-one coaching is available in the classroom or virtual setting. Connect with Christine at cgavin@sldread.org or (616) 381-1182 to get additional support or to schedule a workshop today!