WTTI Course Catalogue Fall 2017/Winter 2018

Windward Teacher Training Institute Locations in Manhattan and Westchester

Fall 2017/Winter 2018 Courses, Workshops & Lectures

thewindwardschool.org/wtti

About Windward Teacher Training Institute Windward Teacher Training Institute (WTTI) provides yearround professional development based on scientifically validated research in child development, learning theory, and pedagogy.

Courses, workshops, and lectures address a broad range of developmental and curricular topics appropriate for both mainstream and remedial settings. The Institute serves as a resource for educators and professionals in allied disciplines, such as speech and language therapists and psychologists, as well as for families. The goal of WTTI is to disseminate reliable and practical information for those seeking to enhance their knowledge and expertise.

For more information, visit thewindwardschool.org/wtti

WTTI Administration Sandra Schwarz, Director Susan Sidel, Associate Director

WTTI Locations WTTI offers courses, workshops, and lectures at the Manhattan and Westchester campuses of The Windward School.

WTTI WESTCHESTER

40 West Red Oak Lane White Plains, NY 10604 W T T I M A N H AT TA N

212 East 93rd Street New York, NY 10128

WTTI and The Windward School

Accreditations WTTI is an accredited training center for The

WTTI is a division of The Windward School, a

International Multisensory Structured Language

coeducational, independent day school dedicated

Education Council (IMSLEC), enabling WTTI to

to providing a proven instructional program for

offer national certification in Multisensory

children with language-based learning disabilities.

Structured Language Education. The

The Windward School is committed to helping students

certification program offers extensive

achieve their full potential in preparation for a successful

coursework and supervision leading

return to a mainstream academic environment. Visit

to professional certification. The

thewindwardschool.org for more information.

International Dyslexia Association (IDA) has recognized all IMSLEC-accredited

Distance Learning WTTI can bring select classes to your school through interactive live video streaming. Email wtti@thewindwardschool.org for more information.

training programs for meeting IDA’s Knowledge and Practice Standards for Teachers of Reading.

Graduate Credit Participating colleges offer graduate credit for WTTI courses. There are additional fees, hours, and assignments. Call (914) 949-6968, ext. 1270 for further information.

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WT TI CLASSES AT-A-GLANCE WRITING SKILLS Class

READING SKILLS

EXPOSITORY WRITING INSTRUCTION: Part One

EXPOSITORY WRITING INSTRUCTION: Part One

– Fall session

– Winter session

TEACHING STUDY SKILLS: A Vehicle for Writing a Research Paper

EXPOSITORY WRITING INSTRUCTION: Part Two – Primary

MULTISENSORY READING INSTRUCTION: PAF Part I

MULTISENSORY READING INSTRUCTION: PAF Part I

– Fall session

– Winter session

SYLLABLES ARE THE KEY: The Basics of Language Structure Through Syllabication

HANDWRITING: Why It Needs to Be Taught In Every Classroom NEW

CURSIVE HANDWRITING: A Vital Component of Multisensory Teaching NEW

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Tues., Sept. 19, 2017 Tues., Sept. 26, 2017 Tues., Oct. 3, 2017 Tues., Oct. 10, 2017

Thurs., Jan. 11, 2018 Thurs., Jan. 18, 2018 Thurs., Jan. 25, 2018 Thurs., Feb. 1, 2018

Thurs., Oct. 19, 2017

Thurs., Nov. 16, 2017

Wed., Oct. 18, 2017 Wed., Oct. 25, 2017 Wed., Nov. 1, 2017 Wed., Nov. 15, 2017 Mon., Nov. 20, 2017

Wed., Jan. 10, 2018 Wed., Jan. 17, 2018 Wed., Jan. 24, 2018 Wed., Jan. 31, 2018 Wed., Feb. 7, 2018

Sat., Oct. 21, 2017

Thurs., Oct. 26, 2017

Mon., Nov. 13, 2017

Time

9:00 am–1:00 pm

9:00 am–1:00 pm

4:00 pm–6:00 pm

4:00 pm–6:00 pm

9:00 am–1:00 pm

9:00 am–1:00 pm

9:30 am–1:30 pm

4:00 pm–6:00 pm

4:00 pm–6:00 pm

Grade Level

Grades K-12

Grades K-12

Grades 5-12

Grades K-3 Grade 4 remedial

Grades K-6

Grades K-6

Grades 3-12

Grades 1-4

Grades 3 and above

Fee

$625

$625

$115

$115

$675

$675

$205

$115

$115

Code

EXPO1-F171

EXPO1-W181

TEACHSSRP-F171

EX214-F171​​​

MRIPTI-F171

MRIPTI-W181

SYLLAB-F171​​​

HANDWTG-F171​​​

HANDCR-F171

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READING SKILLS Class

ABCs OF TESTING: Using Reading Test Results to Plan Instruction

WHERE DO I GO FROM HERE? Using PAF Assessment Tools to Plan Instruction

L ANGUAGE SKILLS

MATH SKILLS

SOCIAL SKILLS

EXECUTIVE FUNCTIONS, LANGUAGE, AND LEARNING: Basics and Practical Applications

ADHD: School Success with Less Stress

CLASSROOM LANGUAGE DYNAMICS: The Language of Learning and Literacy

Strategies for Improving Students’ Math Skills

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LANGUAGE DEVELOPMENT AND EARLY LITERACY: Building Phonological Awareness Skills

Grit and Resilience NEW

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COMMUNIT Y LECTURE MINDFULNESS: A Practical, Evidence-Based Toolbox for Daily Life

Healthy Connections in the Digital Age

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WESTCHESTER MIDDLE SCHOOL

Date

Sat., Nov. 18, 2017

Mon., Jan. 22, 2018

Tues., Oct. 24, 2017

Mon., Dec. 4, 2017

Fri., Mar. 2, 2018 Fri., Mar. 9, 2018 Fri., Mar. 16, 2018 Fri., Apr. 6, 2018

Wed., Jan. 17, 2018 Wed., Jan. 24, 2018

Mon., Oct. 2, 2017

Wed., Nov. 29, 2017

Thurs., Jan. 25, 2018

Thur., Nov. 2, 2017

Time

9:00 am–1:00 pm

4:00 pm–6:00 pm

4:00 pm–6:00 pm

4:00 pm–6:00 pm

9:00 am–1:00 pm

4:00 pm–6:30 pm

4:00 pm–6:00 pm

4:00 pm–6:00 pm

4:00 pm–6:00 pm

7:30 pm–9:00 pm

Grade Level

Grades 1-8

Students using PAF sequence

Grades K-8

Grades PreK-2

Grades K-8

Grades 1-5

All grades

All grades

All grades

All grades

Fee

$205

$115

$115

$115

$555

$255

$115

$115

$115

FREE

Code

ABCTEST-F171

WDIGFH-W181

EFLS-F171​​​

LANGDEV-F171​​​

LL&L-W181

MATHSTR – W181​

ADHDSCH-F171​​​

GRITRES-F171​​​

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WRITING SKILLS EXPOSITORY WRITING INSTRUCTION: Part One Expectations to meet the new writing standards begin in the early grades and extend through high school. In this course, Betsy M. Duffy, MS Ed, Director of Language Arts and Instruction at The Windward School, will present strategies for teaching expository writing in all content areas in grades K-12. Instructional guidelines will be presented for developing complex sentences, outlining, writing paragraphs and compositions, and revising and editing. The course offers specific evidence-based techniques to add structure, coherence and clarity to students’ expository writing. This program, Teaching Basic Writing Skills (Hochman Method), can be implemented in general classrooms and special education settings. For teachers of grades K-12 Both courses are offered for one graduate credit. There are additional hours, assignments, and fees.

CHOICE OF LOCATION AND DATES: L O C AT I O N INSTRUCTOR D AT E S

TIME CODE FEE

WTTI Westchester Betsy M. Duffy, MS Ed Four Tuesdays: September 19, 26, October 3, 10, 2017 9:00 am – 1:00 pm EXPO1-F171 $625 (manual included)

L O C AT I O N INSTRUCTOR D AT E S

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WTTI Manhattan Betsy M. Duffy, MS Ed Four Thursdays: January 11, 18, 25, February 1, 2018 (snow date – February 8) 9:00 am – 1:00 pm EXPO1-W181 $625 (manual included)

TEACHING STUDY SKILLS: A Vehicle for Writing a Research Paper This workshop will present specific, sequential, evidence-based strategies for teaching the writing of a research paper. Participants will receive instructional guidelines for teaching students organizational and time management skills, the location of reliable resources on topical issues across content areas, the development of a research plan, the note-taking process, the preparation of an outline, and the process of writing a paper with appropriate citations and a bibliography.

This Study Skills program can be implemented in mainstream as well as special education settings, and the methodology can be used for resource rooms and tutorials. For teachers of grades 5–12 L O C AT I O N INSTRUCTOR D AT E TIME CODE FEE

WTTI Westchester Tim Caccopola, MS Thursday, October 19, 2017 4:00 pm – 6:00 pm TEACHSSRP-F171 $115

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Expository Writing Instruction: Part Two – Primary In this two-hour workshop, the instructor will demonstrate strategies for writing that will improve the written expression and enhance the reading comprehension skills of young students. It includes strategies to build the foundational skills necessary for writing opinion, expository, and narrative texts.

For teachers for grades K-3 or grade 4 remedial classes Prerequisite: Expository Writing Instruction: Part One

L O C AT I O N INSTRUCTOR D AT E TIME CODE FEE

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WTTI Westchester Ann Spataro, MS Thursday, November 16, 2017 4:00 pm – 6:00 pm EX214-F171​​​ $115

212 East 93rd Street, NYC

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READING SKILLS MULTISENSORY READING INSTRUCTION: PAF Part I This five-session course taught by Phyllis Bertin, co-author of the PAF (Preventing Academic Failure) program, focuses on multisensory techniques for teaching reading, writing and spelling in the primary grades. PAF incorporates the theory and practices of Orton-Gillingham instruction into an early intervention program intended to be used with groups of children at-risk for reading difficulties. PAF can also be used remedially for struggling readers or as an effective beginning reading program for all children. Topics will include instructional practices supported by the latest research on developing accurate and fluent reading and comprehension, lesson planning, and curriculum-based assessments. For teachers of grades K-6 This course is offered for two graduate credits. There are additional hours, assignments, and fees.

CHOICE OF LOCATION AND DATES: L O C AT I O N INSTRUCTOR D AT E S

TIME CODE FEE

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WTTI Westchester Phyllis Bertin, MS Four Wednesdays: October 18, 25, November 1, 15 One Monday: November 20, 2017 9:00 am – 1:00 pm MRIPTI-F171 $675 (PAF teacher handbook included)

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WTTI Manhattan Phyllis Bertin, MS Five Wednesdays: January 10, 17, 24, 31, February 7, 2018 (snow date – February 14) 9:00 am – 1:00 pm MRIPTI-W181 $675 (PAF teacher handbook included)

SYLLABLES ARE THE KEY: The Basics of Language Structure Through Syllabication All students can benefit from learning strategies for reading and spelling multisyllabic words. Rapid word recognition plays an important role in reading fluency and comprehension. Learning syllable types helps students learn to decode longer words accurately and efficiently.

Syllabication is a critical word analysis skill that helps students break unknown multisyllable words into syllables that can be pronounced. This workshop will present techniques for the explicit teaching of syllable types and the rules of syllabication. For teachers of grades 3-12

L O C AT I O N INSTRUCTOR D AT E TIME CODE FEE

WTTI Manhattan Eileen Perlman, MS Saturday, October 21, 2017 9:30 am – 1:30 pm SYLLAB-F171​​​ $205

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HANDWRITING: Why It Needs to Be Taught In Every Classroom Recent research has shown that children who are given the opportunity to learn and practice handwriting in early grades show higher academic performance across all academic subjects. Handwriting also lays the foundation for higher order skills needed for written composition.

Using visual, auditory and kinesthetic modalities, the instructor will demonstrate strategies for effectively and systematically teaching print and cursive handwriting skills. Recent research on the effectiveness of teaching handwriting will be presented. Differentiating instruction for students with special needs will also be discussed.

For teachers of grades 1-4 L O C AT I O N INSTRUCTOR D AT E TIME CODE FEE

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WTTI Westchester Keri Levine, MS Thursday, October 26, 2017 4:00 pm – 6:00 pm HANDWTG-F171​​​ $115

212 East 93rd Street, NYC

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CURSIVE HANDWRITING: A Vital Component of Multisensory Teaching Research studies have shown that there are proven benefits to the early, effective teaching of handwriting.

Therefore, many schools are now requiring that cursive handwriting be formally taught and integrated into the literacy curriculum. Students who are able to use legible handwriting on a spontaneous level are free to concentrate on spelling, high-level thought and written expression. This workshop will demonstrate strategies for teaching cursive handwriting skills, using an effective, systematic program that emphasizes the automatic connection between visual, auditory and kinesthetic modalities. For teachers of grades 3 and above L O C AT I O N INSTRUCTOR D AT E TIME CODE FEE

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WTTI Manhattan Eileen Perlman, MS Monday, November 13, 2017 4:00 pm – 6:00 pm HANDCR-F171​​​ $115

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ABCs of Testing: Using Reading Test Results to Plan Instruction In recent years, considerable attention has focused on the merits of testing and test scores. To plan effective reading instruction, teachers must be able to interpret reading results that pinpoint each student’s strengths and weaknesses. In this workshop, Ronnie Berish, MS, Coordinator of Special Services at The Windward School, will identify the skills needed for effective reading.

Participants will be shown specific tests that focus on each of those skills, and how and why the reading tests are selected, administered, and interpreted. Participants will actively engage in interpreting the results of selected tests, and discuss the ways in which the information will be used. For teachers of grades 1-8

L O C AT I O N INSTRUCTOR D AT E TIME CODE FEE

WTTI Westchester Ronnie Berish, MS Saturday, November 18, 2017 9:00 am – 1:00 pm ABCTEST-F171 $205

WHERE DO I GO FROM HERE? Using PAF Assessment Tools to Plan Instruction The success of any instructional program depends upon ongoing student assessment. In this workshop, Amy Linden, MA, Reading Specialist at The Windward School, will focus on the administration and analysis of the PAF proficiency tests as a basis for planning instruction.

Participants will analyze actual test results to develop appropriate goals. For teachers of students using PAF sequence Prerequisite: Multisensory Reading Instruction: PAF Part I

L O C AT I O N INSTRUCTOR D AT E

TIME CODE FEE

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40 West Red Oak Lane, White Plains, NY

WTTI Westchester Amy Linden, MA Monday, January 22, 2018 (snow date – January 29) 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm WDIGFH-W181 $115

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LANGUAGE DEVELOPMENT SKILLS​ NEW

EXECUTIVE FUNCTIONS, LANGUAGE, AND LEARNING: Basics and Practical Applications What exactly are the executive functions, and what role do they play in teaching and learning? How can you be more effective in helping children improve performance and increase independence as learners? This workshop will address these questions by discussing how to integrate strategies during instruction to improve the teaching of content and increase awareness of how teaching style influences the quality of learning. For teachers of grades K-8

L O C AT I O N INSTRUCTOR D AT E TIME CODE FEE

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WTTI Manhattan Lydia H. Soifer, PhD Tuesday, October 24, 2017 4:00 pm – 6:00 pm EFLS-F171​​​ $115

FALL 2017/WINTER 2018 CLASSES

LANGUAGE DEVELOPMENT AND EARLY LITERACY: Building Phonological Awareness Skills The precursors of early literacy development have their foundations in awareness of sounds and how sounds are related to each other in words. In this workshop, Lydia H. Soifer, PhD, will identify the phonological awareness skills essential for reading and offer a variety of materials and techniques that can be used to build and solidify these abilities in young children. For teachers of grades PreK-2 L O C AT I O N INSTRUCTOR D AT E TIME CODE FEE

WTTI Westchester Lydia H. Soifer, PhD Monday, December 4, 2017 4:00 pm – 6:00 pm LANGDEV-F171​​​ $115

CLASSROOM LANGUAGE DYNAMICS: The Language of Learning and Literacy Language influences every aspect of the curriculum, affecting the way children learn and teachers teach. This four-day course, taught by Lydia H. Soifer, PhD, will focus on the role language plays in learning, including decoding and comprehension, vocabulary, and concept knowledge, thinking and reasoning, narrative development, writing, and social skills. Participants will learn techniques and strategies for enhancing language learning in the classroom. Group activities and mini-case studies will be used to reinforce essential concepts.

For teachers of grades K-8 L O C AT I O N INSTRUCTOR D AT E S

TIME CODE FEE

WTTI Westchester Lydia H. Soifer, PhD Four Fridays: March 2, 9, 16, April 6, 2018 9:00 am – 1:00 pm LL&L-W181 $555

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40 West Red Oak Lane, White Plains, NY

W T T I M A N H AT TA N

212 East 93rd Street, NYC

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MATH SKILLS Strategies for Improving Students’ Math Skills Referencing research in the teaching of mathematics, Eileen Perlman, MS, will discuss why some students have difficulty mastering facts, understanding operational procedures, and decoding or comprehending word problems. Participants will learn specific research-based strategies to support student learning in mathematics.

For teachers of grades 1-5

L O C AT I O N INSTRUCTOR D AT E S

TIME CODE FEE

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WTTI Westchester Eileen Perlman, MS Two Wednesdays: January 17, 24, 2018 (snow date – January 31) 4:00 pm – 6:30 pm MATHSTR-W181​ $255

FALL 2017/WINTER 2018 CLASSES

SOCIAL SKILLS NEW

ADHD: School Success with Less Stress ADHD is far more than a disorder of attention; it affects a cognitive skill set called executive function. Executive function is a foundation for learning, impacting students’ ability to organize, plan, collaborate, read, write, and more. At home and school, a comprehensive plan acknowledging ADHD’s broad impact is required to address these far-reaching developmental effects.

Appropriate for parents and teachers, this workshop will emphasize a four-part, practical plan that sets up children with ADHD for a more successful, less stressful school experience.

L O C AT I O N PRESENTER D AT E TIME CODE FEE

WTTI Westchester Mark Bertin, MD Monday, October 2, 2017 4:00 pm – 6:00 pm ADHDSCH-F171​​​ $115

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Grit and Resilience The characteristics of grit and resilience are universal human traits, and in recent years they have received much attention in the popular and scientific communities.

Jon Rosenshine, The Windward School’s Associate Head of School, and Danielle Scorrano, Research Associate and Middle School teacher, will demonstrate how certain character strengths support grit and resilience in different areas of life. They will provide strategies for parents and educators to foster grit, resilience, and flourishing in students academically and personally. The presenters will also discuss some of the controversies currently surrounding these important topics. Participants should leave this workshop with research-based, practical strategies for increasing grit and resilience in all areas of a child’s life.

L O C AT I O N PRESENTERS

D AT E TIME CODE FEE

WTTI Manhattan Jon Rosenshine, MEd and Danielle Scorrano, MPS Wednesday, November 29, 2017 4:00 pm – 6:00 pm GRITRES-F171​​​ $115

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40 West Red Oak Lane, White Plains, NY

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MINDFULNESS: A Practical, Evidence-Based Toolbox for Daily Life One of the most proven means to managing stress is the practice of mindfulness, which promotes resilience and well-being not only for oneself but those around us. Mindfulness hones our awareness and capacity to handle challenges, actively building traits that sustain our resilience and impact our lives. Supporting wisdom is the larger intention – combining intellectual abilities (knowing how our mind works and seeing life as it is) and intuition (letting go of everything that gets in the way of acceptance, responsiveness, and compassion). Mindfulness is a research-supported and accessible means to living the skillful life you choose with more ease.

L O C AT I O N PRESENTER D AT E TIME CODE FEE

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WTTI Manhattan Mark Bertin, MD Thursday, January 25, 2018 4:00 pm – 6:00 pm MINDTBX-W181​​​ $115 212 East 93rd Street, NYC

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COMMUNIT Y LECTURE

Thursday, November 2, 2017

Healthy Connections in the Digital Age Easy access to the internet and social media has erased the boundaries that protect children and has affected our children’s development and capacities for healthy connections.

In this lecture Dr. Catherine Steiner-Adair will identify digital age challenges for families and educators, and ways to strengthen children’s social and emotional development to help them grow to be responsible, resilient, confident, and capable young adults. She will share real-life stories from her clinical practice and her work with educators, experts, and families, including extensive interviews with students from preschool through high school and beyond. Dr. Steiner-Adair will offer insight and advice that help families and educators achieve greater understanding and confidence as they engage with the tech revolution unfolding in children’s lives.

L O C AT I O N

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The Windward School Westchester Middle School 40 West Red Oak Lane, White Plains, NY Catherine Steiner-Adair, EdD Thursday, November 2, 2017 7:30 pm – 9:00 pm Free – reservation required thewindwardschool.org/lecture

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DR. CATHERINE STEINER-ADAIR is a Clinical and Consulting Psychologist and Research Associate at Harvard Medical School and author of the award winning book, The Big Disconnect: Protecting Childhood and Family Relationships in the Digital Age (Harper Collins).

An internationally recognized expert in child development, education, and family relationships, she has consulted worldwide to over 600 independent and public schools and speaks at conferences on a wide range of topics including social and emotional intelligence, girl’s development, and best practices for technology at home, schools, and work.

Read more about Dr. Steiner-Adair at catherinesteineradair.com

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Register for WTTI classes by mail, email, fax, or phone.

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A discount of 10% is offered to groups of five or more from the same school or organization who enroll in the same class/ section.

Payment Methods

Graduate Credit

Pay by Check Mail a completed registration form with a check payable to The Windward School.

For graduate information and registration, contact Susan Sidel at (914) 949-6968, ext. 1270. Registration for graduate credit must be completed at least two weeks prior to the first day of the course.

Pay by Purchase Order Mail, fax or email completed registration form/s and signed Purchase Order.

Pay by Credit Card Mail, fax or email completed registration form/s. Call us at (914) 949-6968, ext. 3102 with your credit card information.

Refunds WTTI will grant refunds no later than 10 days prior to a class and will charge a $25 administrative fee for refund processing.

Cancellation Policy WTTI reserves the right to cancel any under-enrolled class and return all fees.

Registration Contact Information Windward Teacher Training Institute 40 West Red Oak Lane, White Plains, NY 10604-3602 Fax: (914) 696-1623 or (914) 920-3547 Email: wtti@thewindwardschool.org For all registration information, call (914) 949-6968, ext. 1221, 1254 or 3102 15

Locations and Contact Information Stay Connected with WTTI Web: thewindwardschool.org/wtti Email: wtti@thewindwardschool.org

Westchester classes will be held at: The Windward School

Manhattan classes will be held at: The Windward School

WTTI WESTCHESTER

W T T I M A N H AT TA N

40 West Red Oak Lane White Plains, NY 10604

212 East 93rd Street (b/w 2nd and 3rd Avenues)

New York, NY 10128

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Facebook: facebook.com/WindwardTeacherTrainingInstitute

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FALL 2017/WINTER 2018 CLASSES

The Beacon School The WindwardEducators Newsletter for and Parents

Read The Beacon, a biannual newsletter for educators and families, featuring the latest research and articles of interest at thewindwardschool.org/publications Spring 2017

In This Issue

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EXPO1-F171

Expository Writing Instruction: Part One – Fall session

$625

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EXPO1-W181

Expository Writing Instruction: Part One – Winter session

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TEACHSSRP-F171

Teaching Study Skills: A Vehicle for Writing a Research Paper

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EX214-F171​​​

Expository Writing Instruction: Part Two – Primary*

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MRIPTI-F171

Multisensory Reading Instruction: PAF Part I – Fall session

$675

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MRIPTI-W181

Multisensory Reading Instruction: PAF Part I – Winter session

$675

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SYLLAB-F171​​​

Syllables Are the Key: The Basics of Language Structure Through Syllabication

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HANDWTG-F171​​​

Handwriting: Why It Needs to Be Taught In Every Classroom

$115

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HANDCR-F171

Cursive Handwriting: A Vital Component of Multisensory Teaching

$115

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ABCTEST-F171

ABCs of Testing: Using Reading Test Results to Plan Instruction

$205

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WDIGFH-W181

Where Do I Go From Here? Using PAF Assessment Tools to Plan Instruction*

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EFLS-F171​​​

Executive Functions, Language, and Learning: Basics and Practical Applications

$115

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LANGDEV-F171​​​

Language Development and Early Literacy: Building Phonological Awareness Skills

$115

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LL&L-W181

Classroom Language Dynamics: The Language of Learning and Literacy

$555

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MATHSTR – W181​ Strategies for Improving Students’ Math Skills

$255

SOCIAL SKILLS W

ADHDSCH-F171​​​

ADHD: School Success with Less Stress

$115

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GRITRES-F171​​​

Grit and Resilience

$115

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MINDTBX-W181​​​

Mindfulness: A Practical, Evidence-Based Toolbox for Daily Life

$115 Total Fees: $

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LECTURE

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Healthy Connections in the Digital Age

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