Benchmark Phonics Intervention April 27, 2023

Course Description

• This three hour session is designed to examine the overall structure and explore explicit, systematic, cumulative, and diagnostic connections. Participants will also process and reflect on the design of the Phonics Intervention and the research that aligns with the tenets of Structured Literacy interventions. Participants will gain an understanding of the structure, components, lesson design and assessments. During the session, participants will develop a better understanding of lesson planning as well as process and reflect on how to incorporate this new learning with students. In addition, the session will focus on assessment to place students and monitor student progress.
• Lead Learner (Facilitator): Meg Dyck | Kathy Tirrill | Sean Mahan | Caitlin House | Shannon DiCamillo
• Credit(s) and Type: 3 Hours Relicensure | Staff Development

Target Audience

• Benchmark Admin/Pro-Tech, Certified Staff, Classified Staff
• Open to Substitute Teachers = Not at this time
• Open to Student Teachers = Not at this time
• Open to Charter School Staff = Yes
  • Charter Certified or Classified

Date, Time, and Location

• Date: April 27, 2023
• Time: 8:30 - 11:30 AM
• Location: Cantril Building Gym | 312 Cantril Street, Castle Rock 80104

Course Outcomes

Participants attending this session will learn, demonstrate, and reflect about:

• Instructional design of phonics instruction and effective lesson planning
• Meaningful practice and embedded, hands-on multimodal engagements
• Comprehensive assessment suite provided to determine initial placements and support progress monitoring