National Professional Presentations
§ Creator and presenter of a webinar for The Science of Teaching Reading (SOR) Facebook group in Wisconsin entitled, “The How and Why of Phoneme-Grapheme Mapping” – 2020
§ Creator and presenter of a six part workshop series for the Addison, Vt. School District entitled, “Laying the Foundation of the Common Core: – 2015
§ Contributing author for a collaborative product between the Stern Center and MindPlay, Inc. titled: A Comprehensive Reading Course for Teachers – an online program which will include portions of Phonics and Spelling through Phoneme/Grapheme Mapping. (2015)
§ Cardinal Stritch University in Milwaukee, Wisconsin (2 day workshop) “Breaking the Reading Code with Phoneme-Grapheme Mapping” and “Introduction to the Detached Syllable Decoding Assessment”. (2010)
§ Private Consultant in Texas, Ohio, Illinois, Wisconsin, New York, Pennsylvania and Vermont providing workshops on Linking Sounds to Print Using Phoneme-Grapheme Mapping. (2001-2011)
§ Presenter at the International Dyslexia Association’s Annual Meetings:
– Atlanta (2002): “Phoneme-Grapheme Mapping-Explicating Sounds, Symbols and their Connections”
– San Diego (2003): Bridging Sounds to Print Through Phoneme Grapheme Mapping”
– Philadelphia (2004): Bridging Sounds to Print Through Phoneme Grapheme Mapping”
– Denver (2005): “Phonics and Spelling through Phoneme-Grapheme Mapping”
– Indianapolis (2006): “Phonics and Spelling through Phoneme-Grapheme Mapping”
– Indianapolis (2006): “Building Vocabulary for Writing Using Vocabulary Power Pyramids”
– Texas (2007): “Using Vocabulary and Text Structure to Link Reading and Writing Instruction”
– Seattle (2008): “Using a Syllable Based Program to Improve Reading and Writing”
– Phoenix (2010): “Using Syllable Instruction to Connect Reading and Writing in the Content Areas”
§ Summer Literacy Institute in Pittsburg, PA; “Helping Children Connect Sounds to Print through Phoneme-Grapheme Mapping” (2005)
§ Summer Literacy Institute in Pittsburg, PA; “Improving Comprehension Through Vocabulary Instruction” (2005)
§ Lubbock Texas (2 day workshop); “Phonics and Spelling through Phoneme-Grapheme Mapping” (2006)
§ Cincinnati, Ohio School District; “Phonics and Spelling through Phoneme-Grapheme Mapping” (2008)
§ Presenter at the National LETRS Institute in Austin, Texas where I trained current and future LETRS trainers in Phoneme-Grapheme Mapping. (2006)
Regional Professional Development – Full Day Workshops and/or Courses
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Regional Professional Development – Full Day Workshops and/or Courses
§ Staff Developer for the Stern Center for Language and Learning in Williston, Vt. (1993 – 2015) Responsibilities included creation and delivery of day long or multi-day professional development courses in the areas of literacy and math to include:
– “Balancing Literature and Informational Text Requirements of the Common Core” (2015)
– “Using Text Structure Knowledge to Improve the Reading and Writing of Informational Text for K-5” (2014)
– “Reading and Writing Informational Text” (2014)
– “Examining the Structure and Complexity of Text Using the Common Core as a Guide” (2014)
– “A Snapshot of the Common Core for English/Language Arts” (2013)
– “Connecting Reading and Writing Genres Using the Vt. Grade Level Equivalents” (2011)“Text Structure Instruction for Readers and Writers” (2011)
– “Connecting Reading and Writing Genre Genres Using the Vt. Grade Level Equivalents” (2011)
– “Connecting Reading and Writing Genre” (2007 – 2010)
– “Using the Text Structure of Written Language to Improve Reading Comprehension & Writing Clarity” (2007-2010)
– “Usage Knowledge of Capitalization, Punctuation, & Syntax and its Impact on Reading Fluency” (2007-2010)
– “Effective Vocabulary Instruction for Readers and Writers” (2007-2010)
– “Improving Vocabulary for Writers and Readers” (2005)
– “Writing Accommodations and Strategies” (2004)
– “Helping Children Write Effectively (2004)
– “Improving Writing Effectiveness” (2004)
– Phoneme Grapheme Mapping was showcased in instructional videos for TIME for Teachers online (2002)
– “Phoneme- Grapheme Mapping” – A Process for Linking Sounds to Print (1995)
– Phoneme Grapheme Mapping was added to the TIME for Teachers Professional Development training. (1991)
TIME for Teachers – An Early Literacy Initiative for Teacher Development
§ Instructor, TIME for Teachers initiative, Stern Center for Language and Learning, Williston, VT. This was an early literacy project whose goal was to teach the science of reading to practicing educators in Vermont schools. Dr. Blanche Podjahski (VT) was the creator. Dr. Louisa Moats, Dr. Nancy Mather and Dr. Reid Lyon were advisors. My responsibilities included curriculum development and modifications in lieu of most recent research as well as co-teaching the 35 hour class with Dr. Blanche Podjahski at various sites around the state. I introduced Phoneme-Grapheme Mapping to the class in 1993. (1993 to 2005)
§ Mentor Coordinator, TIME for Teachers project, Stern Center for Language and Learning, Williston, Vt. – Responsibilities included training, coordination and scheduling of all TIME mentors in the state and creating agendas for monthly Mentor meetings. (1995 to 2000)
§ Project TIME Coordinator, Stern Center for Language and Learning, Williston, Vt. – Responsibilities included organizing the various mentor responsibilities, research, grant and budget components of the project into a timeline for the Center’s use. Curriculum modifications and coordination with other TIME based projects. (1997 – 1998)
§ Mentor, TIME for teachers literacy program, Stern Center for Language and Learning, Williston, Vt. – Responsibilities included collaboration and modeling of research based literacy techniques to practicing teachers in Vermont schools. (1995-1997)
Local Professional Presentations
§ VT/NEA Let’s Raise Our Hands Together ESP Conference; “Supporting Students Tackling of Complex Text” (2014)
§ VT/NEA ESP Conference: “Helping Paraprofessionals and Teachers Work Together to Create Instructional Teams” (2010)
§ Vt. District In-service “An Introduction to Differentiating Classroom Expectations, Instruction, Materials and Assignments through Tiered Assignments” (2010)
§ VT/NEA ESP Conference: :Bridging the Gaps: Reaching All Learners” (2009)
§ Vermont Reads Summer Literacy Institute sponsored by Vt. Reading Recovery Consortium “Making Spelling as Easy as 1-2-3: The Phoneme-Grapheme Connection and Its Place in the Spelling Sequence” (2002)
§ Vt. District In-service “Phoneme-Grapheme Mapping – Helping Children See the Relationships Between What They See and What They Write” (2002)
§ Vt. Literacy Symposium “The Phoneme/Grapheme Connection” (2001)
§ “Phonological Awareness/Phonics – What’s the Difference?” – 1996
§ “A Taste of Phonological Awareness and its Effect on Spelling” (1995)