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SUMMARY:Rules & Tools:  Supporting Struggling Readers - Big Rapids
DESCRIPTION:This free 5-hour training highlights tools and techniques that support reading\, including phonological awareness\, spelling rules and red words. Assessment\, activities and games included. \nRegistration is required.
URL:https://www.sldread.org/event/rules-tools-supporting-struggling-readers/
LOCATION:Big Rapids SLD Read Office\, 410 N. Third Avenue\, Big Rapids\, MI\, 49307
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SUMMARY:Rules & Tools:  Supporting Struggling Readers - Grand Rapids
DESCRIPTION:This free 5-hour training highlights tools and techniques that support reading\, including phonological awareness\, spelling rules and red words. Assessment\, activities and games included. \nRegistration is required.
URL:https://www.sldread.org/event/rules-tools-supporting-struggling-readers-grand-rapids/
LOCATION:Grand Rapids SLD Read Office\, 2650 Horizon Drive Southeast\, Grand Rapids\, MI\, 49546
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SUMMARY:Engage Their Brains @ Willard Public Library
DESCRIPTION:This 1.5-hour workshop introduces participants to Phonological Awareness – reading pre-skills\, including directionality\, rhyming and sound symbol relationships. This workshop is appropriate for those supporting children eight years and younger. \nRegistration is not required.
URL:https://www.sldread.org/event/engage-their-brains-willard-public-library-2/
LOCATION:Willard Public Library\, 7 W Van Buren St.\, Battle Creek\, MI\, 49017\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20240312T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20240312T193000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20240205T201530Z
UID:11470-1710266400-1710271800@www.sldread.org
SUMMARY:Engage Their Brains @ Willard Public Library
DESCRIPTION:This 1.5-hour workshop gives participants an extensive overview of the various multi-sensory activities that can be used to support emergent or struggling readers. This workshop is appropriate for those supporting children eight years and younger.  Registration is not required.
URL:https://www.sldread.org/event/engage-their-brains-willard-public-library/
LOCATION:Willard Public Library\, 7 W Van Buren St.\, Battle Creek\, MI\, 49017\, United States
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DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20240301T150000
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SUMMARY:Tutor Training - Kalamazoo
DESCRIPTION:We provide 1:1 tutoring instruction to students struggling with reading\, writing\, and spelling. In order to facilitate this process\, we also provide training for our tutors to ensure that we are using consistent methods. This training covers direct support\, as well as advocacy techniques\, literacy issues\, and the opportunity for tutors to express their needs. \nRegistration is required for this workshop and space is limited.
URL:https://www.sldread.org/event/tutor-training/
LOCATION:Kalamazoo SLD Read Office\, 5250 Lovers Lane\, Portage\, MI\, 49002
CATEGORIES:Tutor Training
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20240222T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20240222T200000
DTSTAMP:20260422T180800
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UID:11456-1708624800-1708632000@www.sldread.org
SUMMARY:Read Me Differently - virtual film screening & discussion
DESCRIPTION:Join us Thursday February 22\, 2024 from 6:00 – 8:00 pm for a virtual screening of the documentary\, Read Me Differently. \nA shock of recognition in social work school leads award-winning filmmaker Sarah Entine to explore how undiagnosed dyslexia and ADHD have impacted three generations in her family\, starting with her own struggles. With surprising candor\, vulnerability and even a touch of humor\,  Read Me Differently reveals the strain of misunderstood learning differences on family relationships. It is a unique film that generates thoughtful discussion whether in a classroom setting\, work environment or at home with family members and friends. \nDiscussion\, led by Disability Network Southwest Michigan\, will follow the film.  Registration is required.  Upon registering\, a zoom link to the event will be shared.
URL:https://www.sldread.org/event/read-me-differently-virtual-film-screening-discussion/
LOCATION:Zoom
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20240212T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20240216T150000
DTSTAMP:20260422T180800
CREATED:20240123T183528Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240205T195806Z
UID:11398-1707728400-1708095600@www.sldread.org
SUMMARY:Tutor Training - Grand Rapids
DESCRIPTION:REGISTRATION IS CLOSED. \nWe provide 1:1 tutoring instruction to students struggling with reading\, writing\, and spelling. In order to facilitate this process\, we also provide training for our tutors to ensure that we are using consistent methods. This training covers direct support\, as well as advocacy techniques\, literacy issues\, and the opportunity for tutors to express their needs. \nRegistration is required for this workshop and space is limited.
URL:https://www.sldread.org/event/tutor-training-grand-rapids/
LOCATION:Grand Rapids SLD Read Office\, 2650 Horizon Drive Southeast\, Grand Rapids\, MI\, 49546
CATEGORIES:Tutor Training
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20240206T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20240206T150000
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UID:11400-1707210000-1707231600@www.sldread.org
SUMMARY:Rules & Tools - Kalamazoo
DESCRIPTION:REGISTRATION IS CLOSED. \nWe provide 1:1 tutoring instruction to students struggling with reading\, writing\, and spelling. In order to facilitate this process\, we also provide training for our tutors to ensure that we are using consistent methods. This training covers direct support\, as well as advocacy techniques\, literacy issues\, and the opportunity for tutors to express their needs. \nRegistration is required for this workshop and space is limited.
URL:https://www.sldread.org/event/rules-tools-kalamazoo/
LOCATION:Kalamazoo SLD Read Office\, 5250 Lovers Lane\, Portage\, MI\, 49002
CATEGORIES:Trainings,Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20230517T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20230517T150000
DTSTAMP:20260422T180800
CREATED:20230404T142217Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230404T142217Z
UID:10081-1684314000-1684335600@www.sldread.org
SUMMARY:Rules and Tools: Supporting Struggling Readers
DESCRIPTION:This 6-hour training highlights tools and techniques that support reading\, including phonological awareness\, spelling rules and red words. Assessment\, activities and games included.
URL:https://www.sldread.org/event/rules-and-tools-supporting-struggling-readers/
LOCATION:Kalamazoo SLD Read Office\, 5250 Lovers Lane\, Portage\, MI\, 49002
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DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20230213T140000
DTSTAMP:20260422T180800
CREATED:20230123T183535Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230123T183535Z
UID:9533-1676278800-1676296800@www.sldread.org
SUMMARY:Phonics Fundamentals
DESCRIPTION:Phonics Fundamentals© for Tutors is the base of our training options and is a beginning level training course in the Orton-Gillingham approach.  Phonics Fundamentals© for Tutors is offered at our office locations and online multiple times throughout the year.  Enrollment in the training course requires an interview and is dependent upon course availability.
URL:https://www.sldread.org/event/phonics-fundamentals/
LOCATION:Kalamazoo SLD Read Office\, 5250 Lovers Lane\, Portage\, MI\, 49002
CATEGORIES:Tutor Training
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UID:9533-1676278800-1676296800@www.sldread.org
SUMMARY:Phonics Fundamentals
DESCRIPTION:Phonics Fundamentals© for Tutors is the base of our training options and is a beginning level training course in the Orton-Gillingham approach.  Phonics Fundamentals© for Tutors is offered at our office locations and online multiple times throughout the year.  Enrollment in the training course requires an interview and is dependent upon course availability.
URL:https://www.sldread.org/event/phonics-fundamentals/
LOCATION:Kalamazoo SLD Read Office\, 5250 Lovers Lane\, Portage\, MI\, 49002
CATEGORIES:Tutor Training
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20230213T090000
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UID:9533-1676278800-1676296800@www.sldread.org
SUMMARY:Phonics Fundamentals
DESCRIPTION:Phonics Fundamentals© for Tutors is the base of our training options and is a beginning level training course in the Orton-Gillingham approach.  Phonics Fundamentals© for Tutors is offered at our office locations and online multiple times throughout the year.  Enrollment in the training course requires an interview and is dependent upon course availability.
URL:https://www.sldread.org/event/phonics-fundamentals/
LOCATION:Kalamazoo SLD Read Office\, 5250 Lovers Lane\, Portage\, MI\, 49002
CATEGORIES:Tutor Training
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20230213T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20230213T140000
DTSTAMP:20260422T180800
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UID:9533-1676278800-1676296800@www.sldread.org
SUMMARY:Phonics Fundamentals
DESCRIPTION:Phonics Fundamentals© for Tutors is the base of our training options and is a beginning level training course in the Orton-Gillingham approach.  Phonics Fundamentals© for Tutors is offered at our office locations and online multiple times throughout the year.  Enrollment in the training course requires an interview and is dependent upon course availability.
URL:https://www.sldread.org/event/phonics-fundamentals/
LOCATION:Kalamazoo SLD Read Office\, 5250 Lovers Lane\, Portage\, MI\, 49002
CATEGORIES:Tutor Training
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20190813T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20190813T123000
DTSTAMP:20260422T180800
CREATED:20171213T160823Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190725T192533Z
UID:3963-1565685000-1565699400@www.sldread.org
SUMMARY:Picture This! Comprehension Strategies - Big Rapids Area
DESCRIPTION:This course provides direct instruction in comprehension skills\, understanding the theory behind the process of transferring thought (pictures) to words and techniques used for teaching comprehension through imagery and vocalizing. \n$275 per person. No fee for SLD Read tutors. \nCourse content includes: \n\nlanguage comprehension and the brain\nDual Coding Theory\ndeveloping imagery skills\noral expression development\nvocabulary comprehension\nthe connections between oral and written expression\nsupporting students for making inferences\, finding the main idea\, paraphrasing and making predictions\nopportunities for practice\n\nThis course is open to reading specialists\, Title I\, RtI\, paraprofessionals\, general and special education teachers. \nRegistration needed by 8/1/2019 \n[su_button url=”https://sldread.org/what-we-do/professional-development-coaching/sld-read-professional-development-course-registration/”  style=”ghost” background=”#0080b2″ color=”#0080b2″ size=”6″ radius=”0″ icon_color=”#0080b2″ text_shadow=”0px 0px 0px #000000″]Register Online Now[/su_button]
URL:https://www.sldread.org/event/picture-comprehension-strategies-big-rapids/
LOCATION:Big Rapids SLD Read Office\, 410 N. Third Avenue\, Big Rapids\, MI\, 49307
CATEGORIES:Trainings,Tutor Training
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20190621T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20190621T123000
DTSTAMP:20260422T180801
CREATED:20171213T191615Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190220T181415Z
UID:3964-1561105800-1561120200@www.sldread.org
SUMMARY:Picture This! Comprehension Strategies - Grand Rapids Area
DESCRIPTION:This course provides direct instruction in comprehension skills\, understanding the theory behind the process of transferring thought (pictures) to words and techniques used for teaching comprehension through imagery and vocalizing. \n$275 per person. No fee for SLD Read tutors. \nCourse content includes: \n\nlanguage comprehension and the brain\nDual Coding Theory\ndeveloping imagery skills\noral expression development\nvocabulary comprehension\nthe connections between oral and written expression\nsupporting students for making inferences\, finding the main idea\, paraphrasing and making predictions\nopportunities for practice\n\nThis course is open to reading specialists\, Title I\, RtI\, paraprofessionals\, general and special education teachers. \nRegistration needed by 6/4/19 \n[su_button url=”https://sldread.org/what-we-do/professional-development-and-coaching/sld-read-professional-development-course-registration/” style=”ghost” background=”#0080b2″ color=”#0080b2″ size=”6″ radius=”0″ icon_color=”#0080b2″ text_shadow=”0px 0px 0px #000000″]Register Online Now[/su_button]
URL:https://www.sldread.org/event/picture-comprehension-strategies-grand-rapids/
LOCATION:Grand Rapids SLD Read Office\, 2650 Horizon Drive Southeast\, Grand Rapids\, MI\, 49546
CATEGORIES:Trainings,Tutor Training
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