Community Outreach Events
We offer various events to many different constituencies in the St. Louis community who need or want more information related to learning disabilities.
Our annual College Opportunities Fair for LD/ADHD connects area high school students and their families with college and university personnel who address their specific questions as they journey through the collegiate process.
SEE BELOW FOR INFORMATION REGARDING THIS YEAR’S 17th ANNUAL COLLEGE OPPORTUNITIES FAIR ON MONDAY, FEBRUARY 27, 2023.
Wilson® Parent Workshops are offered four times a year for interested parents, educators, or community members who would like to learn more about the research behind the Wilson Reading System® program and why it works. Experience Dyslexia®: A Learning Disabilities Simulation created by the Northern California Branch of the International Dyslexia Association allows participants to truly experience what dyslexia is and how it makes you feel.
As they become available, movies are screened on the topics of learning disabilities and dyslexia. The annual American Iris Society Show sponsored by the Kirkwood Iris Society is held in May. Participation is open to our Churchill Center & School students as well as the local community.
For more information on Churchill’s Sandra K. Gilligan School Partnerships & Outreach Program Events, check out our upcoming events below or email Mary Brotherton at mbrotherton@churchillstl.org.
Reviews from Community Service Attendees
- “I found the event to be very helpful. We found several new college options, plus a lot of helpful general information. I think this is an outstanding community service for the school to provide.”
– College Opportunities Fair Parent Attendee - “I love the fact that all the activities were hands on. They made me realize how challenging school can be for these children.”
– Experience Dyslexia® Participant - “I felt the frustration my students must feel.”
– Experience Dyslexia® Teacher Participant - “The simulation helped me better understand my students. I learned it’s not about working harder, but teaching differently.”
– Experience Dyslexia® Teacher Participant - “The simulation helped me as a parent better understand how my son learns. It was very eye opening! Now I really understand the frustrations he must face on a daily basis.”
– Experience Dyslexia® Parent Participant
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Fundations® Level 1 Course
FUNDATIONS® LEVEL 1 COURSE
WHEN: Friday, June 9, 2023
TIME: 8:30 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
WHERE: Churchill Center & School
1021 Municipal Center Drive | Saint Louis, MO 63131
PRESENTED BY: Churchill's Sandra K. Gilligan School Partnerships & Outreach Program
WHAT: Fundations provides a research-based supplement (Tier 1) and intervention (Tier 2) program for students in kindergarten through third grade. Each workshop addresses a specific level (K, 1, 2). The Fundations Level 1 Workshop provides a practical, how-to-overview of the Fundations program. Each workshop prepares teachers beginning to use the program and is also appropriate for reading support personnel.
WORKSHOP TOPICS:
• Underlying principles of Fundations
• How the Fundations daily lesson plan and activities address the five areas of reading, teach the principles of language structure, and incorporate direct, multisensory methods
• Practical guidelines for implementation
• Participants write lesson plans and practice lesson activities for this Fundations level
COST: $300.00 per person (lunch on your own)
MATERIALS:
• Workshop manual is included, but other materials are not included
• Materials may be purchased at Wilson Language Training® (www.wilsonlanguage.com)
• A full kit will be available to preview at the workshop
QUESTIONS/FURTHER INFORMATION:
Please contact Mary Brotherton, Director of Sandra K. Gilligan School Partnerships & Outreach, at mbrotherton@churchillstl.org.
PURCHASE ORDERS:
Churchill does accept registration with purchase orders. Please follow the instructions on the registration page.
CANCELLATION/REFUND POLICY:
Refunds for cancellations will only be issued if cancelled seat can be filled, less a $50.00 processing fee.
Fundations® Level K Course
FUNDATIONS® LEVEL K COURSE
WHEN: Friday, June 23, 2023
TIME: 8:30 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
WHERE: Churchill Center & School
1021 Municipal Center Drive | Saint Louis, MO 63131
PRESENTED BY: Churchill's Sandra K. Gilligan School Partnerships & Outreach Program
WHAT: Fundations provides a research-based supplement (Tier 1) and intervention (Tier 2) program for students in kindergarten through third grade. Each workshop addresses a specific level (K, 1, 2). The Fundations Level K Workshop provides a practical, how-to-overview of the Fundations program. Each workshop prepares teachers beginning to use the program and is also appropriate for reading support personnel.
WORKSHOP TOPICS:
• Underlying principles of Fundations
• How the Fundations daily lesson plan and activities address the five areas of reading, teach the principles of language structure, and incorporate direct, multisensory methods
• Practical guidelines for implementation
• Participants write lesson plans and practice lesson activities for this Fundations level
COST: $300.00 per person (lunch on your own)
MATERIALS:
• Workshop manual is included, but other materials are not included
• Materials may be purchased at Wilson Language Training® (www.wilsonlanguage.com)
• A full kit will be available to preview at the workshop
QUESTIONS/FURTHER INFORMATION:
Please contact Mary Brotherton, Director of Sandra K. Gilligan School Partnerships & Outreach, at mbrotherton@churchillstl.org.
PURCHASE ORDERS:
Churchill does accept registration with purchase orders. Please follow the instructions on the registration page.
CANCELLATION/REFUND POLICY:
Refunds for cancellations will only be issued if cancelled seat can be filled, less a $50.00 processing fee.
Wilson Reading System® 4th Edition Introductory Course
WILSON READING SYSTEM® 4th EDITION INTRODUCTORY COURSE
WHEN: Monday, June 26, 2023 | Tuesday, June 27, 2023 | Wednesday, June 28, 2023
TIME: 8:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. Each Day
WHERE: Churchill Center & School
1021 Municipal Center Drive | Town & Country, MO 63131
PRESENTED BY: Churchill's Sandra K. Gilligan School Partnerships & Outreach Program
WHAT: The Wilson Reading System® is a comprehensive remedial program for students in grades 2 - 12 and adults needing intensive intervention. This 16.5-hour introductory workshop provides hands-on practice and application of skills with the WRS Lesson Plan to effectively begin implementing the program. It serves as the prerequisite for WRS Level 1 Certification.
WORKSHOP TOPICS:
• Reading research
• Principles of language structure
• How WRS addresses the five areas of reading
• Definition of dyslexia and common characteristics
• WRS principles of instruction
• Program implementation
• Student placement, progress monitoring and scheduling
• Creating a successful classroom environment
Participants will prepare a 10-part lesson plan and practice lesson procedures.
COST: $675.00 per person (lunch on your own)
Materials are NOT included. All materials can be purchased directly from Wilson Language Training®.
* Full attendance for all three days is required to gain completion status. *
For questions or further information, please contact Mary Brotherton, Director of Sandra K. Gilligan
School Partnerships & Outreach, at mbrotherton@churchillstl.org.
Churchill does accept registration with purchase orders. Please follow the instructions on the registration page.
Cancellation/Refund Policy: Refunds for cancellations will only be issued if the cancelled seat can be filled, less a $50.00 processing fee. This applies to seats reserved with purchase orders.
Wilson Reading System® 4th Edition Introductory Workshop
WILSON READING SYSTEM® 4th EDITION INTRODUCTORY WORKSHOP:
DATES:
• Monday, June 26, 2023
• Tuesday, June 27, 2023
• Wednesday, June 28, 2023
WHEN: 8:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. each day
WHERE: Courtyard St. Louis West County
12815 Daylight Dr | Saint Louis, MO 63131
PRESENTED BY: Churchill's Sandra K. Gilligan School Partnerships & Outreach Program
WHAT: Wilson Reading System® (WRS) is a comprehensive remedial program, for students in grades 2 - 12, and adults needing intensive intervention. This 16.5-hour introductory workshop provides hands-on practice and application of skills with the WRS Lesson Plan to effectively begin implementing the program. It serves as the prerequisite for WRS Level 1 Certification.
WORKSHOP TOPICS WILL INCLUDE:
• Reading research
• Principles of language structure
• How WRS addresses the five areas of reading
• Definition of dyslexia and common characteristics
• WRS principles of instruction
• Program implementation
• Student placement, progress monitoring and scheduling
• Creating a successful classroom environment
• Participants prepare a 10-part lesson plan and practice lesson procedures
COST: $675.00 per person. Lunch on your own.
FULL attendance for all three days is required to gain completion status.
* Materials are not included. All materials can be purchased directly from Wilson Language Training®. *
Wilson Reading System® Seminar for Parents
WILSON READING SYSTEM® SEMINAR FOR PARENTS
WHEN: Tuesday, June 27, 2023
TIME: 6:00 - 8:00 PM
WHERE:
Churchill Center & School
1021 Municipal Center Drive | Town & Country, MO 63131
TOPICS TO BE ADDRESSED:
- Brain Basics
- Why Wilson® Works: Ten Critical Points
- What does this mean for my child?
RESERVATIONS ARE REQUIRED.
Please RSVP to Mary Brotherton at mbrotherton@churchillstl.org
OPEN TO THE PUBLIC. NO FEE TO ATTEND.
FURTHER INFORMATION:
As a Wilson® Accredited Partner, Churchill has been reviewed by Wilson Language Training® (WLT) and meets their standards of excellence in the delivery of their programs.
Our in-house, WLT-certified trainers deliver valuable professional learning to Churchill faculty and educators from schools in the St. Louis region and beyond. The Wilson Reading System® is an intensive, multi-sensory program for students who have been unable to learn to read and spell with other teaching strategies.
Fundations® Level 2 Course
FUNDATIONS® LEVEL 2 COURSE
WHEN: Thursday, June 29, 2023
TIME: 8:30 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
WHERE: Churchill Center & School
1021 Municipal Center Drive | Saint Louis, MO 63131
PRESENTED BY: Churchill's Sandra K. Gilligan School Partnerships & Outreach Program
WHAT: Fundations provides a research-based supplement (Tier 1) and intervention (Tier 2) program for students in kindergarten through third grade. Each workshop addresses a specific level (K, 1, 2). The Fundations Level 2 Workshop provides a practical, how-to-overview of the Fundations program. Each workshop prepares teachers beginning to use the program and is also appropriate for reading support personnel.
WORKSHOP TOPICS:
• Underlying principles of Fundations
• How the Fundations daily lesson plan and activities address the five areas of reading, teach the principles of language structure, and incorporate direct, multisensory methods
• Practical guidelines for implementation
• Participants write lesson plans and practice lesson activities for this Fundations level
COST: $300.00 per person (lunch on your own)
MATERIALS:
• Workshop manual is included, but other materials are not included
• Materials may be purchased at Wilson Language Training® (www.wilsonlanguage.com)
• A full kit will be available to preview at the workshop
QUESTIONS/FURTHER INFORMATION:
Please contact Mary Brotherton, Director of Sandra K. Gilligan School Partnerships & Outreach, at mbrotherton@churchillstl.org.
PURCHASE ORDERS:
Churchill does accept registration with purchase orders. Please follow the instructions on the registration page.
CANCELLATION/REFUND POLICY:
Refunds for cancellations will only be issued if cancelled seat can be filled, less a $50.00 processing fee.