Interested in becoming a tutor for SLD Read? The first step is to get trained! This training will be held Monday - Friday from 9-3:00. Potential tutors must register for… Read More »Phonics Fundamentals for Tutors – Kalamazoo office
The Right to Read shares the stories of an activist, a teacher, and two American families who fight to provide our youngest generation with the most foundational indicator of life-long… Read More »Right to Read viewing at KPL
Are you hoping to become a trained SLD Read tutor? Join us for Phonics Fundamentals for Tutors in the Grand Rapids office. Class runs July 28 - August 1st from… Read More »Phonics Fundamentals for Tutors – Grand Rapids
Are you hoping to become a trained SLD Read tutor? Join us for Phonics Fundamentals for Tutors in the Kalamazoo office. Class runs August 4 - August 8 from 9… Read More »Phonics Fundamentals for Tutors – Kalamazoo
Designed for Pre-K–4 educators, this interactive workshop helps develop phonological awareness to support strong, confident readers. Participants will engage in hands-on activities and exercises that build essential pre-reading skills—including syllable segmentation, rhyming, and sound recognition. $125 per person. Reach out to Christine (616) 361-1182 or cgavin@sldread.org to register or if you have questions.
Created for educators working with K–4 students, this interactive workshop builds phonological awareness to foster strong, confident readers. Through engaging activities and targeted exercises, participants will explore essential pre-reading skills like syllable segmentation, rhyming, and sound recognition. $125 per person. Contact Christine (616) 361-1182 or cgavin@sldread.org to register or if you have questions.
Perfect for K–8 educators, this workshop enhances reading instruction through hands-on, multi-sensory techniques designed for large groups, small groups, and 1:1 learning. Educators will leave with a dynamic toolkit to boost student engagement and reinforce literacy skills using interactive strategies. $125 per person. Contact Christine (616) 361-1182 or cgavin@sldread.org to register or if you have… Read More »Multi-Sensory Strategies Workshop
Designed for K–8 educators, this workshop introduces and reviews key concepts using effective instructional strategies tailored for large groups, small groups, centers, and one-to-one instruction. Participants will gain a foundational framework for delivering engaging 25-minute lessons adaptable to all concepts.*Multi-Sensory Strategies is a prerequisite. $225 per person $50 off when you attend both Multi-Sensory and… Read More »Concepts Workshop
You're Invited to Literacy A-Listers!Join us for a red-carpet evening celebrating the shining stars of SLD Read—our incredible students, families, tutors, and advocates! 📅 Date: Saturday, October 11, 2025🕕 Time:… Read More »Literacy A-Listers
Interested in becoming a trained SLD Read tutor? Join us for Phonics Fundamental for Tutors in Grand Rapids. Monday - Friday from 8:30 -2:30 at our office (2610 Horizon Dr.… Read More »Phonics Fundamentals for Tutors – Grand Rapids
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… Read More »Beyond LETRS: Literacy Training for Educators (Phonics & Spelling)
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… Read More »Beyond LETRS: Literacy Training for Educators (Phonics & Spelling)