Teacher Professional Development Workshops
Since 1990, countless schools have relied on Churchill to provide their teachers with in-depth learning disability education training.
Workshop participants will practice research-based classroom techniques and leave with new strategies for teaching all kinds of learners.
For more information on Churchill’s Teacher Professional Development Workshops, check out our upcoming events below. To request a free workshop at your school, email Mary Brotherton at mbrotherton@churchillstl.org.
Reviews from Teacher Professional Development Workshop Attendees
- “I benefitted from using positive language with parents about their ADHD child.”
– Teacher Workshop Attendee: ADHD Strategies - “I learned different ways to help students understand math.”
– Teacher Workshop Attendee: Math Computation Strategies for Struggling Students - “Experiencing the child’s perspective during each simulation was very eye opening.”
– Teacher Workshop Attendee: Simulations & Adaptations of LD & ADHD - “Presenters were very knowledgeable and made the workshop very fun.”
– Teacher Workshop Attendee: Reading Strategies for LD/Dyslexic Students
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Wilson Reading System® & Fundations® Level 2 Course
FUNDATIONS® LEVEL 2 COURSE
WHEN: Monday, October 16, 2023
TIME: 8:30 AM - 3:00 PM
(Lunch on your own)
WHERE:
Churchill Center & School
1021 Municipal Center Dr.
St. Louis, MO 63131
COST: $320 per registrant
WHAT:
A STRUCTURED LITERACY APPROACH GROUNDED IN THE SCIENCE OF READING
Fundations Level 2 builds on the skills and concepts that are taught in Levels K and 1.
COURSE OBJECTIVES:
Upon the completion of the course, participants will be able to-
• Identify the skills taught in Fundations: phonics and word study, vocabulary, high frequency/trick words, fluency, comprehension strategies, handwriting, spelling, and punctuation.
• Understand the principles of instruction: explicit, sequential and cumulative instruction that engages multiple learning modalities with multisensory instruction, repetition, and immediate, specific feedback.
• Identify and understand the use for all materials in the Fundations Teacher’s Kit, and have a sense of how to find and use the many extended resources available on the Prevention/Early Intervention Learning Community for Fundations (membership included with participation in this workshop).
• Use the Teacher’s Manual to prepare a daily learning plan and practice lesson activity procedures.
• Visualize the flow and pace of a full Fundations lesson completed with fidelity.
Fundations® utilizes a structured literacy approach grounded in the science of reading to make learning to read fun while laying the groundwork for lifelong literacy. The program’s research-based approach and extensive materials allow K–3 teachers to confidently present a carefully structured reading, spelling, and handwriting curriculum using engaging, multisensory techniques. Fundations is aligned with the science of reading and guides teachers to provide effective instructional practices.
Speaker Series Presents: Dr. Jared Cooney Horvath (for Educators)
Churchill Center & School's Speaker Series Presents:
DR. JARED COONEY HORVATH (PhD, MEd)
FOR: ALL AREA EDUCATORS
WHEN: Wednesday, October 18, 2023
TIME: 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM (lunch provided)
* FREE AND OPEN TO ALL AREA EDUCATORS! *
TOPIC: Science of Learning in the Classroom: Translating Research for Practice
Believe it or not, all human beings learn in exactly the same way- and 40+ years of brain and behavioral research has helped us greatly elucidate this process. Unfortunately, very little of this information has made it to teachers in a manner that can inform and improve their performance. During this day, we aim to bring teachers deeper understanding of the Science of Learning and help consider ways to apply this information to improve pedagogy and study practices in schools. Here is where learning and teaching collide!
ABOUT THE PRESENTER:
Dr. Jared Cooney Horvath (PhD, MEd) is a neuroscientist, educator, and author of the best-selling book Stop Talking, Start Influencing: 12 Insights from Brain Science to Make Your Message Stick. He has conducted research and lectured at Harvard University, Harvard Medical School, the University of Melbourne, and over 750 schools internationally. Jared has published 6 books, over 50 research articles, and his work has been published in numerous popular publications. He currently serves as Director of LME Global: a team dedicated to bringing the latest brain and behavioral research to teachers, students, and parents alike.
This FREE program is made possible by:
THE WILL CELLA FAMILY & NED MARSHALL FAMILY FUND.
QUESTIONS?
Contact Rachel Wheatley, Director, Sandra K. Gilligan School Partnerships & Outreach Programs at rwheatley@churchillstl.org.
Wilson Reading System® and Fundations Level 1 Course
FUNDATIONS® LEVEL 1 COURSE
WHEN: Monday, November 13, 2023
TIME: 8:30 AM - 3:00 PM
(Lunch on your own)
WHERE:
Churchill Center & School
1021 Municipal Center Dr.
St. Louis, MO 63131
COST: $320 per registrant
WHAT:
A STRUCTURED LITERACY APPROACH GROUNDED IN THE SCIENCE OF READING
Fundations Level 1 builds on the skills and concepts that are taught in Level K.
COURSE OBJECTIVES:
Upon the completion of the course, participants will be able to-
• Identify the skills taught in Fundations: phonics and word study, vocabulary, high frequency/trick words, fluency, comprehension strategies, handwriting, spelling, and punctuation.
• Understand the principles of instruction: explicit, sequential, and cumulative instruction that engages multiple learning modalities with multisensory instruction, repetition, and immediate, specific feedback.
• Identify and understand the use for all materials in the Fundations Teacher’s Kit, and have a sense of how to find and use the many extended resources available on the Prevention/Early Intervention Learning Community for Fundations (membership included with participation in this workshop).
• Use the Teacher’s Manual to prepare a daily learning plan and practice lesson activity procedures.
• Visualize the flow and pace of a full Fundations lesson completed with fidelity.
Fundations® utilizes a structured literacy approach grounded in the science of reading to make learning to read fun while laying the groundwork for lifelong literacy. The program’s research-based approach and extensive materials allow K–3 teachers to confidently present a carefully structured reading, spelling, and handwriting curriculum using engaging, multisensory techniques. Fundations is aligned with the science of reading and guides teachers to provide effective instructional practices.
Wilson Reading System® & Fundations® Level K Course
FUNDATIONS® LEVEL K COURSE
WHEN: Monday, December 4, 2023
TIME: 8:30 AM - 3:00 PM
(Lunch on your own)
WHERE:
Churchill Center & School
1021 Municipal Center Dr.
St. Louis, MO 63131
COST: $320 per registrant
WHAT:
A STRUCTURED LITERACY APPROACH GROUNDED IN THE SCIENCE OF READING
Fundations Level 1 builds on the skills and concepts that are taught in Level K.
COURSE OBJECTIVES:
Upon the completion of the course, participants will be able to-
• Identify the skills taught in Fundations: phonics and word study, vocabulary, high frequency/trick words, fluency, comprehension strategies, handwriting, spelling, and punctuation.
• Understand the principles of instruction: explicit, sequential, and cumulative instruction that engages multiple learning modalities with multisensory instruction, repetition, and immediate, specific feedback.
• Identify and understand the use for all materials in the Fundations Teacher’s Kit, and have a sense of how to find and use the many extended resources available on the Prevention/Early Intervention Learning Community for Fundations (membership included with participation in this workshop).
• Use the Teacher’s Manual to prepare a daily learning plan and practice lesson activity procedures.
• Visualize the flow and pace of a full Fundations lesson completed with fidelity.
Fundations® utilizes a structured literacy approach grounded in the science of reading to make learning to read fun while laying the groundwork for lifelong literacy. The program’s research-based approach and extensive materials allow K–3 teachers to confidently present a carefully structured reading, spelling, and handwriting curriculum using engaging, multisensory techniques. Fundations is aligned with the science of reading and guides teachers to provide effective instructional practices.