Visual PhonicsX

Visual Phonics
February 22-23, 2013
8:30 a.m. – 9:00 a.m. Check-in
9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Workshop (both days)
CESA #3, Fennimore, WI 53809

Please Note: One credit is now available for this training through Viterbo University. The cost for the credit is $220 payable to Viterbo on the first day of the training.

Workshop Description:
See the Sound-Visual Phonics is a system of hand cues and written symbols that create a one to one correspondence to all the sounds in the English language thus "breaking the code" and making it much easier to bridge speaking to reading and writing. It can be used with any system/curriculum already in place adding a kinesthetic piece, which research shows, boosts memory. The participants will learn both the hand cue and written cues and after 2 full days will be able to utilize the system with accuracy and fluency (almost guaranteed). Be prepared to be active and check your shyness at the door. You will find yourself thinking of words in a whole new way and realize the impact that this system can have on your students now and in the future.

About the presenter:
Jennifer Johnson is currently working as a Teacher of the Deaf for the Wausau School District. She has worked in that capacity for the past 6 school years and it was during this time when she was exposed to See the Sound-Visual Phonics and became hooked. She became a licensed trainer in 2010 and has had the opportunity to work with Early Childhood Teachers, Elementary Teachers, Special Educators, Speech Pathologists, Audiologists, Educational Interpreters, Parents, and many others all throughout the state of Wisconsin. She holds licenses for Regular Education Grades 1-6, Learning Disabilities PreK-12 and Hearing Impaired Prek-12 and has taught under all of those areas. As a working professional, wife and mother of four, she appreciates the time you have committed to this opportunity and aims to make this a workshop that you will find useful, insightful and fun.

Who will benefit from using See the Sound - Visual Phonics?

• Students that read below grade level in regular education settings, or in special service programs.
• Children in early education programs, also "at risk readers."
• Special education students and students with disabilities.
• Deaf and Hard of Hearing students (DHH), students with hearing loss at all levels.
• English Language Learners (ELL), students learning English as a second language.
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Cost: $50/Per Person
CESA #3 Special Education Consortium School Districts:
Barneveld, Benton, Cassville, Potosi, Shullsburg, Southwestern, Wauzeka, Weston

$75/Per Person
CESA #3 Non-consortium Districts and Community Based Agencies & School Districts Outside of CESA #3

Register ASAP – We apologize for the short notice on this. The presenter is moving to Tennessee in March and we wanted to hold the workshop before she moved.

For further information, contact Jim Nelson at CESA #3, 1-800-261-0000, (608) 822-3276, Ext 2157, via E-mail: jnelson@cesa3.k12.wi.us
 

Participant Cancellation Policy: You must contact CESA #3 at least one week prior to the scheduled event to cancel and receive a full refund of your registration fee. Cancellations not received at least one week prior to the registered event will be charged the full registration fee. CESA #3 reserves the right to cancel any workshop due to insufficient enrollment. Participants will be notified by e-mail or phone if a workshop is cancelled. If a participant is a 'no show' the school will be billed for the registration fee, or loss of the 'free' attendance slot. Accommodations: If you need an accommodation to participate including interpreter services (sign language or other spoken language) please email the workshop contact to set up these services. A two-week notice is appreciated. CESA #3 is handicapped accessible.