Name: Language-Based Instruction: Middle School
Price: 325.00 USD
Availability: InStock

Language-Based Instruction: Middle School – Summer Institute 2026

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Credits	Event Type	Dates/Time	Price	Registration
10 Hours/PDPs 1 Optional Graduate Credit	2 Day Seminars	July 16-17, 2026 8:30am - 3:00pm	$325	You must have an account to register for courses. Create an Account Already have an account? Log In

Students with language-based learning disabilities (LBLD), defined as individuals with SLDs in reading and writing, benefit from specialized instructional approaches and executive function supports within the general education classroom. This 2-day seminar is designed to provide a concise overview of current research in the field, including an overview of the characteristics of students with SLDs and the best practices for language-based instruction. Practical strategies, activities, and techniques for presenting skill-based/strategy-based instruction and content will be shared, discussed, and practiced as a group. As a result, general and special educators can position their curriculum to integrate effective strategies that enable students with LBLD to learn and perform more successfully in today’s elementary and middle school classrooms.

Upon completion, participants will be able to:

Summarize the dynamics of students’ learning profiles, including cognition, language, attention, memory, executive function, and metacognition
Define the term “language-based instruction,” explore language-based teaching principles and strategies, and explain how this approach supports diverse learners.
Define and outline key components of a language-based elementary or middle school model that offers intensive, systematic, skill-based / strategy-based instruction in language and literacy as the core curriculum
Define and outline how to integrate language-based strategies across all subject areas to ensure consistent access for diverse learners
Collaborate with peers on the implementation of best practices recommended by research for educating students with language-based learning disabilities

LEVEL

This course is appropriate for educators at the middle school level.

MATERIALS

Materials will be provided on-site.

GRADUATE CREDIT

When you arrive for your course on site, there will be an option to add one (1) graduate credit to this 2-day course from Fitchburg State University. Graduate credit is optional; the cost is $210 and the non-refundable payment is made directly to Fitchburg. The timeline to opt into graduate credit is firm and details will be available once the course begins so you can make your final decision at that time.

ADDITIONAL COURSE LOGISTICS

Delivery mode: In-person at Landmark High School’s campus in Beverly, MA.
Attendance: Live, on the date and time listed in the course information section.

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About the Instructors

Katherine Kinsman

Prior to joining Landmark in 2013, Kate worked for national, education-focused nonprofits. She is the director of Outreach and serves as the grant writer. Kate also teaches a variety of classes at Landmark High School. She has taught language arts and study skills, and she currently teaches early literacy tutorials. Kate holds a bachelor’s degree from the University of Richmond, a master’s of public administration from New York University, and a master’s degree in special education from Simmons University.

Kate Ryan

Kate currently works as an Outreach lead faculty member where she partners with schools in different capacities to help support students with language-based learning disabilities. Previously, Kate taught Algebra I, language arts tutorials, and student advocates at Landmark High School. Kate also worked as a special educator at a public middle school and public charter high school, where she taught small group math classes and managed a caseload of students. Kate also served as a special education department head and assistant principal at the public charter high school. Kate holds a BA from Colby College with a major in human development and minor in mathematics, and she earned her M.S. Ed. in special education from Simmons University.

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