Teacher Reading Academy Designed for Special Educators (Grades 4-12)

Description

Special educators of grades 4-12 may attend a four-day Special Education Academy designed to provide basic information about reading and writing instruction with exceptional learners. Materials from the University of Virginia's TEMPO reading program will be used for the academy. During the morning sessions of day 1 and 4, participants will meet as a whole group to learn current reading theory and research with guest speakers. During all other sessions, smaller groups (maximum 25) and 1 instructor will meet to address classroom instruction and application. Participants will be required to complete homework readings as part of the academy requirements. Upon successful completion of the academy, participants will obtain a certificate of attendance worth 30 contact hours for 100 percent attendance and professional participation in activities. .

Daily Topics

Day 1

Day 2

Day 3

Day 4
DATE TBA DATE TBA DATE TBA DATE TBA
9:00-12:15*
Opening Session

Models of Reading Development

Reading Disabilities
Emergent Readers & Writers


Focus: Phonological Awareness
Transitional Readers & Writers


Focus: Fluency


Text Selection
Reading & Content Area Instruction


Focus: Vocabulary
12:15-1:00
 Lunch Lunch Lunch Lunch
1:00-4:00*
Role of Assessment







Homework**
 Beginning Readers
& Writers


Focus: Phonics &
Word
Identification

Homework**
Intermediate & Advanced Readers
& Writers


Focus:
Comprehension

Homework**
 Writing Instruction

Intervention:
What Works?

Closing Session
*Includes a 15-minute break during the morning and afternoon sessions
**Homework consists of required readings & practice with content area reading strategies
(1-1.25 hours per day)


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