Full course description
General Program Information
Through participation in this asynchronous webinar, you will learn about the four short vowel spelling patterns (FLSZ doubling; -ck; -tch; -dge) and three suffixing conventions (y to i; 1+1+1 doubling; e-dropping) typically taught in the early elementary grades. You’ll also learn about and have the opportunity to practice various engaging and effective strategies for teaching and practicing these spelling patterns with students. Stern Center Structured Literacy Coach Elizabeth Keenan will also address the “why” of English spelling conventions and the basic principles of direct and explicit spelling instruction that maximize learning opportunities for elementary students.
Objectives
Participants will learn about the four short vowel spelling patterns (FLSZ doubling; -ck; -tch; -dge). Participants will learn about the three suffixing conventions (y to i; 1+1+1 doubling; e-dropping). Participants will learn about engaging and effective strategies for teaching these spelling patterns with students. Participants will learn about spelling conventions and the basic principles of direct and explicit spelling instruction.
Intended Grade Level:
Intermediate (3 - 5), Middle (6 - 8), Primary (K - 2)
Intended Discipline:
Reading and Writing
Intended Audience:
District Personnel, Other Professional, Principal, Teacher
Eligible for EILA:
No
Kentucky Framework for Personnel Evaluation Measures:
Instruction
Kentucky Professional Learning Standards:
Implementation, Outcomes, Resources
Session and Registration Information
Session Type:
Asynchronous
How to Register
Provider and Facilitator Information
Provider
Stern Center for Language and Learning
Facilitator
Elizabeth Keenan
Structured Literacy Coach
Primary Contact
Leigh Buettler
lbuettler@sterncenter.org
8022768783
Disclaimer
The Professional Learning Bulletin Board was established in accordance with KRS 156.095 (8). It serves as a resource for educators seeking professional learning opportunities. Providers agree to use the characteristics of professional development as described in 704 KAR 3:035 in the design and implementation of learning to provide quality results for Kentucky's educators that lead to increased effectiveness. Posting information on the bulletin board by the department shall not be viewed as an endorsement of the quality of any specific provider or program.