TITLE:  NCSIP Reading Foundations (5-day training)

DATES:  February 16, 17, 25 and March 16 & 17, 2016

TIME:  8:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.

REGISTRATION FEE:  $85

LOCATION: WRESA

This five-day course focuses on increasing teacher’s knowledge of the research behind the science of reading as well as their skills in providing research-based instructional strategies to students with persistent reading difficulties.  The content covers Graphophonemic Awareness, Decoding, Encoding, Vocabulary and Comprehension. Outside assignments are expected to be completed for the full 3.5 CEUs to be issued.  The presenters will be Dr. Karen Sumner, Elementary Curriculum/PD Coordinator, WRESA, (ksumner@wresa.org) or 828.774.5681, ext. 26) and Laura Marsden, Consultant, Exceptional Children Division/NCDPI.    Contact Hours: 35