Wilson Language Training: Just Words Introductory Workshop

Instructed by Katharine Campbell, M.Ed., Literacy Specialist/Wilson Partner

This 10-hour workshop provides the practice and guidance needed to effectively begin teaching the Wilson Just Words curriculum.

At the completion of the workshop, participants will be able to:

• Obtain background knowledge and understand the research base of the why and how of Just Words instruction
•  Understand the principles of instruction: explicit instruction, sequential and cumulative instruction, engaging multiple learning styles with multisensory instruction, repetition, and feedback
• Identify the skills taught in Just Words, which include word study (phonemic awareness, six basic syllable types in English, spelling rules, common Latin roots, prefixes, and suffixes), vocabulary study,and high frequency words
• Properly identify and group students
• Use the instructor manual’s unit structure and materials, prepare a daily learning plan, and practice lesson activity procedures
• Administer Progress Checks at the beginning of each unit, and Unit Tests at the end, to assess students’ progress

Wireless Policy
If you will be bringing a laptop (not required), please make sure it is fully charged.  You may also wish to familiarize yourself with our Guest Wireless Internet Access at CESA #1 and our Guest Wireless FAQ's.

Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)
CESA #1 will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities attending our workshops or events. If you require accommodations, please contact the workshop coordinator for that event.