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Reading Magic

Become a happier, more effective Reading Teacher!

 

Objective, Agenda, & Topics Workshop Dates & Locations
are found on the Main Workshops Info Page		 Workshop Hours & Cancellation Policy
Online Registration
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Join International Literacy Trainer Victoria Smith 

for this dynamic full-day workshop and learn how to:
 

  • Put the joy back in standards-based instruction
     

  • Teach reading and writing with minimal interruptions
     

  • Individualize your literacy program through daily one-on-one reading instruction
     

  • Meet the specific and unique needs of each child, including second language learners
     

  • Enhance language acquisition and vocabulary development
     

  • Establish and manage classroom routines
     

  • Minimize behavior problems and off-task behaviors
     

  • Increase student attention spans
     

  • Create meaningful learning centers, where students work independently on multi-level standards-based tasks that accelerate learning
     

  • Plan and implement high-interest lessons to maximum student learning, boost test scores, and meet AYP growth goals
     

  • Meet and exceed state standards through multi-sensory instruction
     

  • Simplify homework and record-keeping
     

  • Fill "five-minute holes" and make the most of "teachable moments"
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The ideas, strategies, and lessons you shared during your workshop were appreciated more than words can say.  You presented hands-on information and material that could be used in the classroom immediately.  I thank you for unselfishly sharing your gifts of communication, cooperation and compassion.  Your class was truly the highlight class of my summer!     
     ~   Pamela M., California
 




I really love all of your resource materials!  They are so easy to work with and can be modified for any grade at the primary level.

     ~   Ashley B., Texas

Thank you for the wonderful ideas, the detailed lesson plans, and for sharing your immense wealth of teaching knowledge. A true teacher is one who teaches not only her students, but her colleagues as well.
    
     ~   Phyllis M., Hawaii


 I just loved your workshop in Charleston.  I know exactly what I plan to do with my little ones next fall. Thank you so much!  As I mentioned to you at the meeting, you really saved me this past year.  I had not been in the classroom in 15 years and my first year back was fabulous.  Thanks to you and your wonderful website and materials that got me off to the right start.
      ~  Pam C., So. Carolina

 

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Learning Objectives:

  • Increase teacher knowledge of balanced literacy activities and instructional techniques designed to accelerate student acquisition of reading, writing, problem solving, and social skills, in a learner-focused classroom that places an emphasis on individualized instruction.
     

  • Provide teachers with information and tools for designing and implementing reading instruction that meets the needs of all students.
     

  • Enable teachers to effectively create and manage multi-level independent learning centers as an integral part of a standards-based instructional program.


 

Agenda ~ Topics To Be Covered:
 
Building community and developing independent workers Taking control of your time
and minimizing interruptions		 Grouping students for maximum learning
Individualizing reading instruction to meet the needs of every student Sixty Second Focus Lessons Replacing worksheets with hands-on standards-based activities
Making your own
Big Books		 Motivating beginning writers Circle Time, Morning Meeting, and Daily Wrap Up
Reading one-on-one
with every child, every day		 Making the most of shared reading, guided reading,
and independent reading		 Integrating phonics through songs, poems, chants
Creating A
Centers-Based Classroom		 Designing & Managing
Multi-Level Learning Centers		 More Than 150
Inexpensive & Easy Centers
What about multi-age classrooms? Implementing cooperative learning and peer tutoring Working with second language learners
The importance of policies & procedures Flexible scheduling
that works for you and your students		 Behavior management & classroom rules
Ongoing Assessment That
Informs Instruction		 Family Friendly Homework Developmentally Appropriate
Practices
The Power Of
Integrated Thematic Instruction		 Teaching To The Standards Current Research & Recommendations
On How Children Learn

Who Should Attend?

All KinderKorner workshops are recommended for grades pre-K through 2, plus special education and resource teachers, reading teachers, literacy coaches, program planners, curriculum specialists, teaching assistants, administrators, and Title I staff.
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Meet Inservice & Professional Development Hours:

All attendees will receive a Certificate Of Attendance to verify hours of participation for continuing education or recertification.  Please check with your district or state licensing office regarding acceptance of professional development contact hours.
 

Possible Funding Sources:

Staff development funds, Title I, Title II, Title III, Title V, Title VII, Head Start, No Child Left Behind Funds, State Lottery Money For Schools, Local or State Reading Council Grants, Mentor Program Funding, Early Reading First, Reading First, PTA/PTSA, School Improvement/Program Improvement Funds, Special Education and Bilingual Education Funds, IDEA, SELPA, School Carnival & Fundraiser Funds, Tax Credit Contributions, Local AEYC Funds ("train the trainers"), Corporate Sponsorship, School Community Partners.
 


Workshop Resource Materials Include:

  • Reproducible workboard cards for over 150 learning centers
     

  • Sample forms for assessment, running records, tracking reading progress, and implementing an individualized reading program
     

  • An extensive list of motivating learner-focused activities that teach desired outcomes and state standards
     

  • Numerous suggestions and tips for reducing time spent on dull one-size-fits-all instruction and boring worksheets
    Many suggestions for making your own materials, Big Books, and class-made books
     

  • Recommendations for outstanding websites filled with teaching tips, integrated thematic units, and free printable materials you can print today and use tomorrow.
     

  • A suggested reading list of the "Best Of The Best Practices" books currently available for further increasing your knowledge about individualizing reading instruction and creating and managing learning centers

 

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Workshop Hours & Cancellation Policy
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Workshop Hours & Schedule:

Check-In Time:  8:00 a.m. to 8:30 a.m.
Workshop Hours:  8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Lunch On Your Own:  12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m.
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Cancellation Policy:
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All attendee cancellation requests must be made in writing by postal mail or FAX ~
no email or telephone cancellations accepted.
If unable to attend, you may designate another person to attend in your place.
Refunds will be made according to the following schedule:
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· Full refund of amount paid if cancelled 30 or more days prior to workshop.
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· $10 USD processing fee per workshop, if cancelled 15 to 29 days prior to workshop.
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· $25 USD processing charge per workshop, if cancelled 8 to 14 days prior to workshop.
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· For cancellations made 7 or fewer days prior to the workshop, registration fees may be transferred to another attendee, credited towards a future workshop, or used towards the purchase of KinderKorner Resource Products.


Victoria Smith and KinderKorner.com reserve the right to cancel workshops due to inadequate attendee pre-registrations.  In the event of such cancellation, confirmed registrants will receive email notification of the workshop cancellation and a full refund of their  prepaid registration fee.

Victoria Smith and KinderKorner.com assume no responsibility or liability for prepaid travel arrangements or other financial commitments made by registrants.
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Contact Information:
 
Business Office

KinderKorner.com
1805 Angers Court
Bakersfield, CA   93311

Business Hours
8 a.m. to 4 p.m. PST
Monday through Friday

 Telephone Numbers
 

office:
661-664-9508

fax:
661-664-8786

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Office Manager
kinderkornerkelly@juno.com

Victoria
kndrcorner@aol.com
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