Early Literacy Workshop (Virtual)
Workshop | Available
This 10-hour workshop focuses on early literacy instruction. Preschool teachers will learn how to create a solid foundation for reading success as well as how to identify students with red flags for reading difficulty. Concepts covered will include some basic research around reading acquisition, phonological and phonemic awareness, oral language, letter naming, sequencing, handwriting, and the sound-symbol concepts of phonics.
- Prerequisite: None but some Orton-Gillingham coursework is preferred.
- Course Dates: August 13-14
- Course Times: 8:30 am to 2:30 pm EST
- Location: Delivered Virtually
- Instructor: Ellen Hill, F/OGA
- CEUs: 1
***Due to the duration of summer courses, payment plans are not available***
Ellen Hill
Ellen Hill has been teaching at The Schenck School since 1987, developing and implementing strategies that help struggling readers succeed. Throughout her career, Ellen has served as a tutor, teacher, Lower School Principal, Admissions Director, Outplacement Director, and currently as Director of Community Engagement. Ellen has an B.A. in learning disabilities from Mercer University and a master’s degree in learning disabilities from Georgia State University. As an instructor, Ellen has taught hundreds of teachers the fundamentals of reading instruction and presented locally and nationally at conferences presented by the International Dyslexia Association, the Orton-Gillingham Academy, the SSATB, and Georgia Independent School Association.