Teacher Training Institute

The Teacher Training Institute (TTI) offers a professional development program for practicing educators who would like to learn more about best practices in the fields of reading instruction and learning disabilities. Classes are held each summer. Please scroll down to read about the 2013 TTI program, or click here to download a registration form with program details.

The priority registration deadline for the 2013 Teacher Training Institute is May 15, 2013. After this date, applications are still accepted but placement will be contingent on availability.

CEU credits are available through the University of San Diego (USD).

For more information, please contact Kristen Atkins at 831.394.3468 ext. 1012 or katkins@chartwell.org.

 
 

Teacher Training Institute
Dates: July 8 – July 11 (Monday-Thursday)
Hours: 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Tuition: $500
Location: Chartwell School

This four-day seminar is designed for teachers, tutors, educational therapists, and parents who would like to learn more about diagnostic education, early intervention, and reading instruction. Participants will be provided with materials and practical strategies for implementing best practices in classrooms, small groups, or one-on-one tutoring sessions.

Topics to be covered include:
• Three profiles of learning challenges (dyslexia, ADD, non-verbal LD)
• Learned helplessness and attribution training
• Diagnostic teaching (using data to drive instruction)
• National Reading Panel study of best practices for teaching reading
• Phonics and phonemic awareness
• Vocabulary development
• Reading fluency
• Reading comprehension
• Early identification of reading challenges and strategies to implement

CEU credits are available through the University of San Diego (USD).

 
 
To register, please click here to download a registration form with program details.
 
Questions? Contact Kristen Atkins at 831.394.3468 ext 1012 or katkins@chartwell.org.