Enhance your Reading by Design® expertise with the Delving Deeper session series, designed for educators looking to refine their instructional skills and strengthen student outcomes. Choose from specialized sessions on topics such as advanced decoding, phoneme-grapheme mapping, morphology, and mastery checks to deepen your knowledge and improve intervention effectiveness.

Sessions in this series—View the event cards below to register!
    • Advanced Decoding and Syllable DivisionReview six syllable types, word division, and advanced coding concepts.
    • Components of LanguageExplore the Components of Language lesson cycle with additional techniques and scaffolds.
    • Foundations of Written CompositionUnderstand the stages of writing development and the construction of sentences.
    • Instructional Decision Making 2.0Learn to use data and practical tools for planning interventions that meet individual student needs.
    • Mastering Mastery ChecksExplore and refine the process of using Mastery Checks for student placement and progress.
    • MorphologyExplore how Greek and Latin roots and affixes improve reading, spelling, and vocabulary acquisition.
    • Phonological AwarenessReflect and review the phonological awareness continuum and understand how it is taught.
    • Polishing Our PracticeReview intervention best practices and discover lesson components with time-saving tips.
    • Spelling and Phoneme-Grapheme MappingRevisit the SOS procedure, spelling rules, and go deeper with phoneme-grapheme mapping.
    • Successful Implementation in the Secondary ClassroomLearn how to adapt the program to fit the age and interests of secondary students.
    • Volume 5: Morphological Form to Fun – It’s All Greek to Me!Strengthen fluency and vocabulary by teaching Greek and Latin roots in a fun and meaningful way.

 

For details about this series, or to request customized professional development, email dyslexia@esc4.net. View our complete list of session offerings here.

Events

Events found: 6
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Thursday, November 6
RbD Delving Deeper Series: Mastering Mastery Checks

Session ID : 1894757

Strengthen your use of Mastery Checks through hands-on practice, case studies, and strategies for using data to guide placement and instructional decisions.

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Wednesday, December 10
RbD Delving Deeper Series: Volume 5 Morphological Form to Fun

Session ID : 1916651

Extend your Reading by Design® skills with a focus on morphology through Greek and Latin roots, affixes, and vocabulary development.

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Monday, January 5
RbD Delving Deeper Series: Instructional Decision Making 2.0 – The Power of the Sticky Note

Session ID : 1927535

This class is part of a series of supplemental training for participants who have completed the Reading by Design initial five-day course. In this updated training, participants will explore how...

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Thursday, January 15
RbD Delving Deeper Series: Foundations of Written Composition

Session ID : 1930340

Strengthen writing instruction with a focus on grammar, sentence construction, and multisensory supports.

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Tuesday, January 20
RbD Delving Deeper Series: Spelling and Phoneme-Grapheme Mapping

Session ID : 1945777

In this session, we will revisit the SOS procedure, spelling rules, use of the Linking Spelling to Reading Dictionary, and go deeper with phoneme-grapheme mapping.

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Thursday, April 9
RbD Delving Deeper Series: Polishing Our Practice

Session ID : 1894744

Refresh your Reading by Design® practice with lesson reviews, delivery tips, and classroom management techniques.

Contacts

Jan Cook
Jan Cook

Assistant Director

713-744-8124

jan.cook@esc4.net

Crysta Sheridan
Crysta Sheridan

Regional Coordinator

713-744-6310

crysta.sheridan@esc4.net

JaneAnn Brown
JaneAnn Brown

Regional Coordinator

713-744-6817

janeann.brown@esc4.net

Katherine Waindel
Katherine Waindel

Education Specialist I

713-744-6340

katherine.waindel@esc4.net

Natalie Pruitt
Natalie Pruitt

Education Specialist I

713-744-4426

natalie.pruitt@esc4.net

Sharon Garcia
Sharon Garcia

Education Specialist I

713-744-4420

sharon.garcia@esc4.net