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Planning Small Group Structured Literacy Lessons

For Readers at the Kindergarten-2nd Grade Level

This graduate course provides elementary educators, supporting students reading at K-2nd grade levels, with resources to deliver differentiated, small group structured literacy instruction. 

The course embeds pre-planned lessons from the Decoding Duo manuals. These 20 minute lessons can be delivered in small groups or individual tutorials and provide the perfect accompaniment to the Dandelion Launchers decodable books. Complimentary Decoding Duo manuals, including all lesson materials, are included in the cost of the trainings.


 

(Norfolk June 20th training, please email [email protected] for enrollment information)

Public Course Offering:

Wednesday, July 12th - 8:30 - 3:30pm, Lowell, MA (Lunch & Decoding Duo manuals are included). Please enroll by July 1, 2023. 

*Dandelion Launcher books are not included in the price of the training and are purchased separately from the publisher (email for discount code). 

For Readers at the 3rd - 5th Grade Level 

This graduate course provides elementary educators, supporting students reading at 3rd-5th grade levels, with resources to deliver differentiated, small group structured literacy instruction. 

The course utilizes a lesson template that focuses on:

  • Multisyllabic words
  • Prefixes, suffixes & roots
  • Vocabulary 
  • Grammatical instruction

Participants will be taught how to plan 15 minute lessons that offer students practice with single word, phrase, sentence and passage reading. 


There are two course options to choose from, participants can complete the comprehensive training or also participate in a  practicum.

The 2 - half day, VIRTUAL comprehensive trainings will be held on the following dates:

Wednesday, August 9th & August 23rd: 5:30 -8:00pm EST. 

Please enroll by July 1, 2023. 

*The text P.S. Prefixes, Suffixes and Roots by Diane Hickey Gold, Elaine Russo, Linda Wallace & Judy Shapiro will be utilized as primary content for the course and should be purchased separately.  

Microtutorials

These quick videos can enhance your knowledge about literacy and math instruction as well as provide information on screening, assessments, and curricula. Check back often for new videos or click the link to be notified when a new video is uploaded.

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