Literacy is based on a solid foundation of oral language development. Strong comprehension skills are built upon a foundation of oral language skills that develop during a child’s first five years. In this course, appropriate for early literacy educators, grades PK-3, participants will explore the oral language skills children need and how they can acquire them. This e-Read Ohio Early Language Learning course consists of 3 online and 3 face-to-face (F2F) modules that focus on research-based practices in oral language, phonemic awareness and phonics, as well as strategies to put them into practice in the classroom. Each online module features sections on expert commentary, building background knowledge, developing understanding on the focus area, activities and video clips.

COURSE OBJECTIVES

After completing this course, participants will:

• Understand the importance of oral language learning
• Identify, describe and plan for teaching oral language, phonemic awareness and phonics that foster language learning
• Reflect on current practice and establish personal improvement goals

COURSE FACILITATOR: Maria Verrilli

TIME COMMITMENT:

• 3 facilitated, face-to-face meetings

ú         Thursday, November 10, 2011, 4 PM - 7 PM

ú         Thursday, December 1, 2011, 4 PM – 7 PM

ú         Thursday, January 5, 2012, 4 PM – 7 PM

• 3 self-directed, online modules (approximately 3 hours each)

WORKSHOP FEE: $145 per participant

e-Read Ohio is a renowned provider of high quality, research–based courses, offering a flexible professional development option for classroom teachers, literacy specialists, instructional coaches, professional support personnel and administrators. e-Read Ohio’s courses’ blended format encourages collegiality, enables educators to incorporate practice-enhancing professional development into their busy schedules and makes learning fun. With district approval, participants accumulate hours towards the required 175 hours and may earn inservice credits.

To Register, please use MY LEARNING PLAN: http://webreg.esboces.org.

Under “Programs,” select “Federal and State School Support Initiatives.”

Questions? Email literacyevents@esboces.org or call Lynn Hayes, Program Secretary: 631.244.4013