Word Connections: A Multisyllabic Word Reading Program November 17, 2025

Course Description

• Instruction to Support Word-Level Reading Skills for Students in the Intermediate Grades: For this course, the audience is Literacy Interventionists/Specialists and Special Education providers working with students who need to go beyond foundational skills in grades 3-6. 

  After participating in this session, participants will be able to:

  • Describe challenges associated with reading multisyllabic words
  • Communicate about research-based practices for advanced word reading
  • Describe components of the Word Connections program
  • Use the teacher manual to guide the implementation of Word Connections program
  • Draw from multiple resources to facilitate delivery of effective supports for
  students in the intermediate grades

• Lead Learner (Facilitator): Kathy Tirrill
• Credit(s) and Type: 7 Hours Relicensure

Target Audience

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

Meeting Information

• Date: November 17, 2025
• Time: 8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
• Location: DCSD Legacy Campus, Liniger Hall | 10035 S. Peoria St, Lone Tree, 80134Links to an external site.

Course Outcomes

Here are the outcomes for the course:

• Describe components of the Word Connections program
• Use the teacher manual to guide the implementation of Word Connections program
• Draw from multiple resources to facilitate delivery of effective supports for
  students in the intermediate grades