Language Essentials for Teachers of Reading and Spelling, 3rd Edition (Volume 2)
Session Dates
Thursday October 09, 2025 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM - PaTTAN - EAST
Thursday December 04, 2025 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM - PaTTAN - EAST
Thursday February 12, 2026 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM - PaTTAN - EAST
Thursday March 26, 2026 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM - PaTTAN - EAST
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LETRS is a professional development course that empowers teachers to understand the what, why, and how of literacy instruction, based on the most current scientific research. LETRS provides deeper knowledge of reading instruction as well as how to assess and address student needs based on age, grade, and ability levels. Volume 2 specifically focuses on effective instructional practices in oral language, vocabulary, comprehension, and the reading-writing connection.
Objectives
At the end of this training, participants will be able to:
- Describe the relationships among vocabulary knowledge, background knowledge, oral language proficiency, and reading comprehension.
- Follow an effective routine for introducing target vocabulary to students.
- Distinguish comprehension products from comprehension processes.
- Explain how syntax or sentence structure can affect students' reading comprehension.
- Use a planning guide for comprehension instruction of both narrative and informational text.
- Describe the importance of generating questions that deepen understanding of text.
- Review the research consensus on effective writing instruction.
- Evaluate student writing using a checklist.
Target Audience
General Education Teachers, Special Education Teachers, Reading Specialists, Instructional Coaches, Speech Language Pathologists, English as a Second Language Teachers, Building Administrators, Curriculum Directors
Reasonable efforts will be made to accommodate individuals who have special needs as addressed by the Americans with Disabilities Act and who need assistance at this event. Contact Sonia Delligatti at
sdelligatti@pattan.net