The Science of Reading Demystified
Learn to translate from Montessori terminology to Science of Reading terminology and how to leverage the Montessori language materials to meet Science of Reading guidelines.
Cost: $100
PD Credit: 6 hours of AMS PD credit upon AMS approval
In this workshop you will learn what the Science of Reading (SOR) is (and isn’t) and what it tells us about reading development. You will understand how to use the Montessori language curriculum and materials to support the literacy and cognitive skills described by SOR as important for future reading achievement. And you will learn how to use the Montessori curriculum to assess and support children’s specific learning challenges. By the end of this workshop you will have the knowledge and understanding to answer the following questions:
- What is the science of reading (SOR)?
- How does the Montessori Language Curriculum measure up?
- What can Montessori learn from the science of reading?
- What can the science of reading learn from Montessori?
- How can you put your knowledge to use in identifying and supporting children’s reading challenges?
When?
TBD
Where?
Corte Madera Montessori
50 El Camino Dr.
Corte Madera, CA 94925
About Dr. Sharra Weasler
Sharra is a lifelong educator who found Montessori through her children’s preschool experience. After completing her AMI Primary training, she was part of the founding team of a new Montessori school in San Francisco, and helped set up the classroom from scratch. For the past 11 years she has served as an early childhood Montessori teacher, Director, and Supervisor and Field Consultant for AMI and AMS teachers in training. She loves supporting teachers to implement an authentic, high-quality Montessori curriculum while meeting the needs of each individual child.