Courses
This course is also offered in person on a different day!
VIRTUAL COURSE LOGISTICS
COURSE DESCRIPTION
During this one day workshop, participants will explore the definition of dyslexia and the impacts of this common specific learning disability on the middle school high school and student. The seminar will also examine the role of executive function and social emotional learning in helping students with dyslexia achieve in secondary and middle school. Participants will explore best practices, including understanding how to utilize the Landmark Teaching Principles™ to structure content in a way that best help middle and high school students manage the increase in pace, volume, and complexity of assignments and content. Specifically, participants will learn written expression, reading, and study skills strategies that will support these students’ academic proficiency.
Upon completion, participants will be able t0:
LEVEL
This course is appropriate for educators at the middle and high school levels.
MATERIALS
Materials will be provided electronically.
Credits | |
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5 Hours | |
Dates/Time | Price |
July 11, 2022 8:30am - 3:00pm |
$150 |
Registration is unavailable at this time.
Over 98% of educators felt that their Outreach Summer Institute seminar provided them with strategies and tools that will help their students.
Kaia has been at Landmark since 2006. In addition to her work for Outreach, she has been a language arts teacher at Landmark High School. Previously, her roles and responsibilities included assistant director of the preparatory program, academic advisor, and full-time teacher and tutor. Kaia graduated from The College of Santa Fe with her bachelor’s in English, and she earned her master’s degree in special education from Simmons University.