Reading Roadmap: Mastering Dyslexia and Literacy Challenges

Reading Explorers (Event Organizer)

30-Hour Comprehensive Orton Gillingham Training with 12-week Apprenticeship

Dates: February 1st, 8th, 15th, and 22nd (Saturdays from 8:00am-4:30pm)

• Note: This training is virtual and only available to educators in Miami-Dade County.
• Note: Email your resume and cover letter to PD@lucyproject.org to be considered for this opportunity

Empowering Educators with Science-Based Literacy Instruction and Practical Experience

Join a transformative professional development experience that equips you with powerful, evidence-based strategies to tackle dyslexia and literacy challenges head-on. This immersive journey combines comprehensive instruction with real-world application, guiding you every step of the way as you enhance your teaching skills and create a classroom where all students can thrive in reading and beyond.

What You'll Learn:

• Foundations of Structured Literacy: Master key elements including phonological awareness, phonics, fluency, vocabulary, and comprehension.
• Student Assessment and Progress Monitoring: Gain skills to access, evaluate, and track student literacy progress.
• Personalized Teaching Techniques: Develop strategies to support whole-class, small-group, or individual instruction effectively.

Why Attend?

• Hands-On Apprenticeship: Participate in a 12-week guided apprenticeship, teaching three hours per week with ongoing support from a dedicated coach.
• Professional Certification: Earn the IMSE Comprehensive Completion Certificate and The Lucy Project Apprenticeship Certificate upon completion.
• Proven, Evidence-Based Instruction: Train in methods rooted in the Science of Reading and Structured Literacy Approach, designed to drive significant literacy improvements.

Hands-On Activities You'll Love:

• Lesson Planning and Implementation: Design and deliver structured literacy lessons with real-time feedback and expert guidance.
• Observation and Feedback: Complete three video-observed teaching sessions with personalized feedback from a literacy mentor.
• Collaborative Practice and Support: Join weekly virtual meetings to deepen understanding, practice new skills, and engage in peer collaboration.