FINAL DAYS TO REGISTER: Webinar on Reading Instruction and

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Subject: FINAL DAYS TO REGISTER: Webinar on Reading Instruction and

Remediation

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> *** FINAL DAYS TO REGISTER ***

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> November Advocate Academy Webinar: " Understanding Reading Instruction and

> Remediation " (2 parts)

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> Dates: Monday, November 13, 2006 and Wednesday, November 15, 2006

> Time 7:30 to 9:00 PM ET (6:30 to 8:00 PM CT, 4:30 to 6:00 PM PT)

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> Offered at a reduced rate! Online registration available at:

> http://www.advocacyinstitute.org/shop/Webinars.html

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> About the Webinar

>

> Do you know the five essential components of reading instruction? IDEA

> 2004 mandates that students must be provided with reading instruction that

> includes these five essential components (or sub-skills) before being

> identified as disabled and in need of special education. Understanding

> these sub-skills is now a critical part of special education advocacy -

> for both eligibility determination and IEP development.

>

> PART I: In the first session on November 13, each of the five components

> of reading (phonemic awareness, phonics, fluency, vocabulary, and

> comprehension in conjunction with writing and oral language development)

> will be explained. This provides critical information about a child's

> reading profile by linking it with five components of reading that must be

> addressed within the instructional program. This information, along with

> data and observation, clarifies how the child's reading instruction should

> be designed in terms of discovering which of the five sub-skills, or

> components of reading, might be emphasized temporarily more than another,

> " tilting the balance " in a " balanced reading program, " both through

> special ed and general ed classes.

>

> PART II: The second session on November 15 will provide guidance in

> choosing specific materials, programs, and resources in each of the five

> components of reading for a given type of student. It will begin to

> address some criteria for choosing one over another, for example, looking

> at some of the most commonly used core, supplemental and intervention

> programs. Finally, it will outline other sources of information helpful to

> parents and advocates in securing appropriate reading instruction for

> students.

>

> Time is allotted for Q & A during each Webinar, so you can ask any

> questions you have.

>

> About the Presenter

>

> Sally Grimes Ed.M. has served as an independent consultant and provider of

> professional development for the past 13 years. Prior to that, she served

> in a wide variety of positions in the fields of Reading and Learning

> Disabilities for an additional two decades. She has taught at levels

> ranging from Head Start to Graduate School, performed clinical

> evaluations, had a private tutoring practice, worked as a volunteer with

> migrant Mexicans, and served as Landmark School's first Admissions

> Director and as the Assistant Director of its Outreach Program. (Landmark

> School is a pioneer in the field of Learning Disabilities established in

> Prides Crossing, MA.)

>

> More recently, Sally Grimes was chosen to be one of three Lead Trainers by

> the Massachusetts Department of Education for the Reading First Grant

> under the No Child Left Behind Act.

>

> Additionally, the Grimes Reading Institute in Rockport, Massachusetts, of

> which Sally is the Founding Director, was one of three entities that were

> selected by the Massachusetts Department of Education to design and

> develop the professional development component of the Reading First Grant.

> In this position, Sally interviewed, hired and trained 60 Master Trainers,

> created and edited curriculum, and played a central role in most aspects

> of the Reading First Grant., interacting with schools, administrators,

> publishers, etc.

>

> In her role as provider of professional development and consultant, Sally

> has worked in the area of Reading (specializing in Phonemic Awareness)

> with thousands of teachers and administrators in schools nationally, as

> well as with The Ennis Cosby Foundation, WGBH (Between the Lions),

> Edvocacy, FableVison, and at numerous conferences and with many

> professional and parent groups. She has served as an adjunct faculty

> member at Boston College, Fitchburg State College, Lesley University,

> Framingham State College, and Salem State College, often teaching courses

> she conceived and developed in the area of Reading.

>

> Space is limited. Thanks to generous support by the Grimes Reading

> Institute, we can offer this event at a substantially reduced fee.

>

> Easy, secure online purchasing of this event as well as the archives of

> many past events is available at:

> http://www.advocacyinstitute.org/shop/Webinars.html

>

> Can't make the date?

>

> An archive of this event will be available for purchase immediately

> following the live event. Check out

> http://www.advocacyinstitute.org/shop/Webinars.html for purchase

> information.

>

> The Advocate Academy is a Webinar service designed to meet the training

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> education supports and services.

>

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> professionals are learning. The Advocate Academy provides a very

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>

> Baumert

> President

> Dyslexia Solutions Inc.

> www.readfluent.com

>

> " Navigating the world of special education can be a complex and intimating

> task for parents. Prepared, well-trained special education advocates can

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> Kathleen Boundy, Esq.

> Co-Director

> Center for Law and Education

> Boston, MA

>

> " As a pediatric neurobehavioral case manager and advocate, it is

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> the cutting edge of legislation, assessment, and intervention is important

> for recommending appropriate treatments for the child with special needs.

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> J. Oliver, RN, C, MSN

> Pediatric Neurobehavioral Case Manager and Advocate

> Advanced Case Management, Ltd.

> Lake Forest, Illinois

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