LETRS: Language Essentials for Teachers of Reading and Spelling

LETRS for educators is an investment in teachers' literacy knowledge and professional practice. Teachers gain essential skills to master the fundamentals of literacy instruction required to apply and transform student learning.

LETRS is curriculum-agnostic professional learning that dives into the what, why, and how around how children learn to read. It is grounded in decades of research informed by experts in multiple fields. LETRS provides the knowledge and tools teachers can use with any quality reading program. Participants will learn why certain student struggle with reading, how to interpret assessment data to best support each student's individual needs, and which tools to use in which situations (using the curriculums and interventions teachers already have access to). This session will complete Volume 1 of 2 and focuses on Word Recognition, diving deeply into the brain, phonological awareness, phonics, orthography, and morphology.

Dates/Times/Locations:
Nov. 14, 2022     9:00 AM-3:30 PM    CESA 8, Gillett
Feb. 23, 2023     9:00 AM-3:30 PM    CESA 9, Tomahawk  Cancelled due to weather - rescheduled for May 31
Apr. 24, 2023      9:00 AM-3:30 PM    CESA 8, Gillett
May 11, 2023      9:00 AM-3:30 PM    CESA 9, Tomahawk
May 31, 2023      9:00 AM-3:30 PM    CESA 9, Tomahawk

Audience: K-5 Elementary teachers, Reading Specialists, Instructional Coaches, EL and Special Education teachers. All Admin are welcome.

Cost for the 4-session series (includes lunch):
NOTE: In the event that fewer than 20 participants between the two CESAs register for this training, the course will either be canceled or the price will increase.
(if eligible, discount will automatically apply during registration)
          $1,250 for CESA 9 CSI Members
          $1,350 for non-CESA 9 CSI Members

The Motion 57, 8a grant for $4,000 supports districts' participation in LETRS training. After completing all of the requirements for asynchronous and face-to-face training, participants will receive a certificate, which will be needed to claim the funds through WISEgrants.

-CANCELLATION POLICY- Unless otherwise noted, if we receive your cancellation at least 48 hours before the program begins, you will qualify for a full refund. If you do not show up or cancel prior to the 48 hour time frame, you are subject to a $25.00 late cancellation fee. -DISCLAIMERS- CESA 9 will make every effort to accommodate basic dietary restrictions with advance notice. CESA 9 does not assume liability for adverse reactions to food one may come into contact with at a CESA 9 event. To better serve our guests with dietary restrictions, please update the special accommodations section in your MyQuickReg account. By registering for an event with CESA 9, participants agree to grant to CESA 9 and its authorized representatives permission to record digital photos and/or video, of their participation. Participants further agree that any or all of the material photographed may be used, in any form, as part of any future publications, brochure, or other printed materials used to promote CESA 9, and further that such use shall be without payment of fees, royalties, special credit or other compensation. If you do not wish to have your photo or image used, please call the CESA 9 office.