Virtual training in Multi-Sensory Structured Literacy Instruction (IMSE) Application (Region 4 Teachers only)

Description:

The Literacy Team at the Region 4 Training and Technical Assistance Center at George Mason University has received a grant from the Virginia Department of Education to fund virtual training in Multi-Sensory Structured Literacy Instruction for approximately 24 Region 4 teachers. The Institute of Multi-Sensory Education (IMSE) will provide 30 hours of training in the Orton-Gillingham approach.

The training will be virtual.

Note: This opportunity and application process is separate from the VDOE’s Summer Muliti-Sensory Structured Language Institute or MSLI scheduled for July 20-23.

Please share this information and the application link with your teachers. The application will be open until April 22, 2020, 5:00 PM.

This course is designed to be hands-on, interactive and personalized. It provides an in-depth understanding of the IMSE’s enhanced Orton-Gillingham method as well as the tools teachers need to apply the skills and knowledge in their classrooms. Teachers will gain an understanding of the structure and foundations of the English language. They will learn to assess for and provide instruction in phonological skills, phonics, word recognition, spelling, writing, fluency, vocabulary and comprehension. There are several out of class assignments.

When: Jun 22-26 from 8:00 to 3:30 daily

• Participants will sign in daily and are expected to attend all sessions and complete assignments.

Where: Their home or office

Attached is a document from IMSE that includes a course description, assignments and technology requirements All applicants should read this carefully. Video submissions are required during the week of training.

After completion of the training participants will be expected to:

• Identify 3-5 students whose data suggests that they need intensive reading instruction.
• Maintain and post
  • Anonymous Student data: Pre-instruction, mid-instruction and end of instruction
  • Reflective journals (templates will be provided)
• Implement 30 min of phonics instruction/session regularly (4-5 times/week) with a minimum of three students.
• Maintain lesson plans.
• Participate in at least one Professional Learning Community during the school year. This may be face to face and/or virtual.
• Schedule coaching sessions with TTAC mentors.

Applications: Teachers must apply as individuals. The online application signifies a commitment to attend all sessions (emergencies excluded). We require that principals co-sign each application to indicate that they will support the implementation of this approach to literacy instruction.

Your teacher-applicant will bring you the paperwork. Please provide your applicant with a letter of recommendation/support that they can upload into the application. After the training you will be invited to a Webex for an orientation of the approach.

Priority will be given to Special Educators, Reading Specialists and General Educators in schools that are not fully accredited or whose SOL reading scores for students with disabilities are well below the district or state average.