The Windward Institute

Join us in welcoming clinical researcher MaryKate DeSantis, EdM, CAS to The Windward Institute. Take advantage of this special Welcome Bundle, which includes two upcoming discounted literacy workshops taught by MaryKate: - Sharpening the Lens on Word Reading Instruction Wednesday, October 9, 4:30 - 6 p.m. (EST) - Virtual - The Nuts and Bolts of Progress Monitoring: Word Reading and Comprehension Monday, October 28, 4:30 - 6:30 p.m. (EST) - Virtual Click here for full descriptions and to register: https://lnkd.in/eNz-YAji These workshops are applicable across any reading curriculum and designed to help you: - Refine and refresh your existing practices and learn new strategies to promote word reading for your students - Learn specific data driven approaches to assessment and progress monitoring to ensure assessment aligns with daily instruction About the Instructor: MaryKate DeSantis has worked in schools and as a research-practitioner at notable research labs, currently at Harvard University in the READS lab, directed by James Kim, EdD, and recently at the MGH Institute of Health Professions in the Speech Language (SAiL) Literacy Lab, directed by Tiffany Hogan, PhD, CCC-SLP and Gaab Lab, directed by Nadine Gaab, PhD. Her experiences working in a large urban district as a special educator, reading and language specialist, and district wide literacy coach has shaped her passion for translational research in ensuring all children receive evidence-based instruction.

Interested to learn more about "Dyslexia Foundations of Language Development, Literacy and the Brain, EDU.5046"? This is a foundational course in the New York State approved online Advanced Certificate in Dyslexia and the Science of Reading offered by The Rose Institute for Learning and Literacy, in partnership with The Windward School. • Earn 3 graduate credits • Weekly virtual synchronous sessions on Thursdays at 7:15pm (ET) • Asynchronous learning modules • Take as a stand-alone course or as part of the post-graduate certificate program Register for the July 31 information session here: https://lnkd.in/evdzfsX3 Sponsored by The Rose Institute for Learning and Literacy at Manhattanville University and The Windward School.

Knowledge Building - Educators, transform your teaching with highly effective and efficient practices for building content knowledge across Language Arts, Social Studies, and Science. Applicable for any curriculum! What You'll Gain: - Graphic Organizers - Anticipation Guides - Vocabulary Activities - Protocols for Planning Knowledge-Building Activities - Strategies for Evaluating Bias in Text Register for: Knowledge Building in Language Arts and Content Area Classes Date: July 10 Full-day: 9 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. in person; Half-day: 9 - 11:30 a.m. in-person or virtual https://lnkd.in/ekTdz9_f Credits: NYCTLE, 2.5-15 hours according to registration

The research on reading comprehension supports an integrated approach to building vocabulary, comprehension, and content knowledge. Learn how the evidence supports best practice in comprehension monitoring. Gain effective tools within a multi-strategy approach including: - planning protocols and checklists - activities for supporting inference - questioning and summarization - cooperative learning activities Register: https://lnkd.in/ekTdz9_f Workshop: Leveraging Multiple-strategy Instruction to Build Literacy Skills and Conceptual Understanding Across Subjects Date: July 9, 2024 Time: 9 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. in person; 9 - 11:30 a.m. in-person or virtual Credits: NYCTLE, 2.5-15 hours according to registration

The research on reading comprehension supports an integrated approach to building vocabulary, comprehension, and content knowledge. Learn how the evidence supports best practice in comprehension monitoring. Gain effective tools within a multi-strategy approach including: - planning protocols and checklists - activities for supporting inference - questioning and summarization - cooperative learning activities Register: https://lnkd.in/ekTdz9_f Workshop: Leveraging Multiple-strategy Instruction to Build Literacy Skills and Conceptual Understanding Across Subjects Date: July 9, 2024 Time: 9 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. in person; 9 - 11:30 a.m. in-person or virtual Credits: NYCTLE, 2.5-15 hours according to registration

Educators, unlock the power of Multiple-Strategy Instruction! The research shows that multiple-strategy instruction enhances literacy across all disciplines! Learn how to make the most of multiple strategy instruction by combining high-leverage strategies that help students develop a comprehensive set of skills that can be applied across different subjects and types of texts, ultimately leading to improved literacy and academic performance. Workshop: Leveraging Multiple-strategy Instruction to Build Literacy Skills and Conceptual Understanding Across Subjects July 9, 9 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. in person 9 - 11:30 a.m. (Virtual or in person) Grades 1-8 More information and registration: https://lnkd.in/ekTdz9_f Register for the individual workshop or take this workshop as part of the Empowering Literacy 3-day Institute. Discounts apply if registered for all 3 full days or 3 morning sessions.

Teachers! Learn to leverage literacy and executive functioning skills for academic gains using evidence-based methodologies! Join us for our Empowering Literacy Three-Day Institute, focusing on Comprehension, Knowledge Building, and Executive Functioning in Language Arts and Content Area Classes. Register now and take the step to enhance your teaching strategies and inspire your students in the upcoming school year! https://lnkd.in/ekTdz9_f Attend three full days (9 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.) in person at our White Plains, NY campus for deeper discounts and the opportunity to collaborate and practice skills learned. Lunch provided. Discounts also apply to attend 3 morning sessions 9 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. (virtually or in-person).

Let’s empower all students to write clearly, confidently and coherently! Our Expository Writing Instruction writing program can be implemented in all content areas in general education and special education classrooms across grades K - 12. Enhance your teaching skills. Gain effective evidence-based techniques and resources to use in the upcoming school year. Registration for the early summer session in June ends June 7, 2024. Register now and take your teaching to the next level. https://lnkd.in/ekTdz9_f

Educators! Gain practical implementation strategies. Learn how to integrate evidence-based teaching methodologies and approaches into your daily teaching routines to enhance your instructional effectiveness, maximize student engagement, achievement, and success for all students. From workshops and interactive sessions to hands-on activities and collaborative discussions, our institute provides a diverse range of professional development offerings that cater to the unique needs and interests of every teacher. Take advantage of discounted bundles including: 3-day Empowering Literacy Institute Multisensory Reading Instruction: PAF bundled with the Structured Literacy Bootcamp Learn more and register to attend in-person or virtually: https://lnkd.in/gQ929mNv

Recent reports indicate that instructional practices based on the Science of Reading are making significant advances throughout schools in the United States. This webinar will discuss the evidence and progress made on the path to full implementation of the Science of Reading, and address the steps needed to scale evidence-based literacy programs to reach more students. Join us with school leaders, educators and other stakeholders on Thursday, May 16 at 1 p.m. (ET). Register: https://lnkd.in/ePPbs7XW Speakers: John J. Russell, EdD Associate Director of the Haskins Global Literacy Hub at Yale University Special projects advisor to The Windward Institute Danielle Gomez, EdD Research and Outreach Director at The Windward Institute #literacy #thescienceofreading