Delivered by certified training specialists, we provide customized training services at various phases throughout the program to ensure effective implementation, knowledge transfer and best practices development.
Professional Development Course Descriptions
Lexia Reading
Lexia Initial Implementation Training: Linking Lexia with Essential Reading Instruction
These group sessions are designed to prepare teachers to implement the Lexia Reading programs with confidence and ease and can take place on-site or on-line. The training day includes discussion of literacy strategies and best practices, hands-on interaction with the Lexia Reading software, program customization to meet individual student needs and discussion of scheduling and implementation goal setting.
Maximum number of Participants/session: 25
Lexia On-Site Support: In-Class Coaching
During In-Class Coaching sessions, Lexia’s Professional Development Specialists consult with teachers one-on-one, working with them directly as they use Lexia in their classrooms. Lexia professionals model Lexia Lessons and Skill Builders, provide feedback and support to teachers and meet with administrators to share information. Customized, individualized attention for each teacher in the context of the classroom ensures the effectiveness of each implementation of Lexia.
Maximum number of classes/session: 6
Lexia On-Site or On-Line Support: Reporting & Management
How do educators effectively use data to drive instruction? During this session, Lexia’s Professional Development Specialists provide hands-on instruction for teachers to examine student data and determine how the Lexia software is meeting their student’s needs. Teachers receive practical strategies for using the program data to inform and differentiate reading instruction. Additionally teachers will learn how to access and utilize Lexia Lessons and Skill Builders to further enhance and individualize instruction.
Maximum number of participants/session: 25
Lexia On-Site or On-Line Support: RTI & Progress Monitoring
During this session teachers will learn how Lexia aligns with the Three-Tier Response to Intervention (RTI) Model. Teachers will receive hands-on instruction with reporting features to manage, assess and monitor students individually, by group, or by class.
Maximum number of participants/session: 25
My Reading Coach
My Reading Coach Initial Implementation Training: Exploring the Benefits of a Reading Specialist for Every Student
These group sessions are designed to prepare teachers to implement the My Reading Coach program with confidence and ease. The training day includes discussion of reading Memory Aids/Rules, hands-on interaction with the My Reading Coach software, program customization to meet individual student needs and discussion of scheduling and implementation goal setting.
Maximum number of Participants/session: 25
My Reading Coach On-Site Support: In-Class Coaching
During In-Class Coaching sessions, My Reading Coach’s Professional Development Specialists consult with teachers one-on-one, working with them directly as they use My Reading Coach in their classrooms. My Reading Coach professionals model Expert and Challenge Sheets, provide feedback and support to teachers and meet with administrators to share information. Customized, individualized attention for each teacher in the context of the classroom ensures the effectiveness of each implementation of My Reading Coach.
Maximum number of classes/session: 6
My Reading Coach On-Site Support: Reporting & Management
How do educators effectively use data to drive instruction? During this session, My Reading Coach’s Professional Development Specialists provide hands-on instruction for teachers to examine student data and determine how the My Reading Coach software is meeting their student’s needs. Teachers receive practical strategies for using the program data to inform and differentiate reading instruction. Additionally teachers will learn how to access and utilize Supplemental Lessons to further enhance and individualize instruction.
Maximum number of participants/session: 25
Reading Analysis & Prescription System (RAPS 360)
RAPS Initial Implementation Training: Diagnosing Basic Reading Skills and Weaknesses
These group sessions are designed to prepare teachers to implement the Reading Analysis & Prescription System (RAPS) program with confidence and ease. The training day includes discussion of critical reading skill areas, hands-on interaction with the RAPS software, program customization to meet individual student needs and discussion of scheduling and implementation goal setting.
Maximum number of Participants/session: 25
RAPS On-Site or On-Line Support: Reporting & Management
How do educators effectively use data to drive instruction? During this session, RAPS Professional Development Specialists provide hands-on instruction for teachers to examine student data and determine which students are in need of additional support based on the results of the assessment. Teachers receive practical strategies for using the program data to inform and differentiate reading instruction. Additionally teachers will learn how to access and utilize the seven lesson packets that accompany the program to eliminate specific gaps and individualize instruction.
Maximum number of participants/session: 25
Fluent Reading Trainer (FLRT)
FLRT Initial Implementation Training: Discover How to Systematically Increase Reading Speed While Ensuring Proficient Reading Comprehension
These group sessions are designed to prepare teachers to implement the Fluent Reading Trainer (FLRT) program with confidence and ease. The training day includes discussion of fluency development, hands-on interaction with the FLRT software, program customization to meet individual student needs and discussion of scheduling and implementation goal setting.
Maximum number of Participants/session: 25
FLRT On-Site Support: In-Class Coaching
During In-Class Coaching sessions, FLRT Professional Development Specialists consult with teachers one-on-one, working with them directly as they use FLRT in their classrooms. FRLT professionals provide feedback and support to teachers and meet with administrators to share information. Customized, individualized attention for each teacher in the context of the classroom ensures the effectiveness of each implementation of FLRT.
Maximum number of classes/session: 6
FLRT On-Site or On-Line Support: Reporting & Management
How do educators effectively use data to drive instruction? During this session, FLRT Professional Development Specialists provide hands-on instruction for teachers to examine student data and determine how the FLRT software is meeting their student’s needs. Teachers receive practical strategies for using the program data to inform and differentiate reading instruction.
Maximum number of participants/session: 25
Orchard Software
Orchard Software Initial Implementation Training: Planting the Seeds for Success
These group sessions are designed to prepare teachers to implement the Orchard programs with confidence and ease. The training day includes discussion of purchased skill trees and best practices, hands-on interaction with the Orchard software, modification of program parameters to meet individual student needs and discussion of scheduling and implementation goal setting.
Maximum number of Participants/session: 25
Orchard Software On-Site Support: In-Class Coaching
During In-Class Coaching sessions, Orchard’s Professional Development Specialists consult with teachers one-on-one, working with them directly as they use Orchard in their classrooms. Orchard professionals model lessons, provide feedback and support to teachers and meet with administrators to share information. Customized, individualized attention for each teacher in the context of the classroom ensures the effectiveness of each implementation of Orchard.
Maximum number of classes/session: 6
Orchard Software On-Site or On-Line Support: Data Analysis
How do educators effectively use data to drive instruction? During this session, Orchard’s Professional Development Specialists provide hands-on instruction for teachers to examine student data and determine how the Orchard software is meeting their student’s needs. Teachers receive practical strategies for using the program data to document student progress and achievement.
Maximum number of participants/session: 25
Scholar Mind – Pipo
Scholar Mind Initial Implementation Training: Meeting the Needs of Your Bilingual and/or Dual Language Classrooms
These group sessions are designed to prepare teachers to implement the Scholar Mind program with confidence and ease. The training day includes hands-on interaction with the Scholar Mind software, program customization to meet individual student needs and discussion of scheduling and implementation goal setting.
Maximum number of Participants/session: 25
Scholar Mind On-Site Support: In-Class Coaching
During In-Class Coaching sessions, Scholar Mind’s Professional Development Specialists consult with teachers one-on-one, working with them directly as they use Scholar Mind in their classrooms. Scholar Mind professionals model lessons, provide feedback and support to teachers and meet with administrators to share information. Customized, individualized attention for each teacher in the context of the classroom ensures the effectiveness of each implementation of Scholar Mind.
Maximum number of classes/session: 6
Scholar Mind On-Site or On-Line Support: Reporting & Management
How do educators effectively use data to drive instruction? During this session, Scholar Mind Professional Development Specialists provide hands-on instruction for teachers to examine student data and determine how the Scholar Mind software is meeting their student’s needs. Teachers receive practical strategies for using the program data to inform and differentiate instruction.
Maximum number of participants/session: 25
Symphony Math
Symphony Math Initial Implementation Training: Orchestrating a Solid Foundation in Number Conceptualization and Math Operations
These group sessions are designed to prepare teachers to implement the Symphony Math program with confidence and ease and can be delivered on-site or on-line. The training day includes a discussion of foundational mathematical concepts and applications, hands-on interaction with the Symphony Math software, program customization to meet individual student needs and discussion of scheduling and implementation goal setting. Maximum number of Participants/session: 25
Symphony Math On-Site Support: In-Class Coaching
During In-Class Coaching sessions, Symphony Math’s Professional Development Specialists consult with teachers one-on-one, working with them directly as they use Symphony Math in their classrooms. Symphony Math professionals model lessons, provide feedback and support to teachers and meet with administrators to share information. Customized, individualized attention for each teacher in the context of the classroom ensures the effectiveness of each implementation of Symphony Math. Maximum number of classes/session: 6
Symphony Math On-Site or On-Line Support: Reporting & Management
How do educators effectively use data to drive instruction? During this session, Symphony Math Professional Development Specialists provide hands-on instruction for teachers to examine student data and determine how the Symphony Math software is meeting their student’s needs. Teachers receive practical strategies for using the program data to inform and differentiate instruction.
Maximum number of participants/session: 25
HELP Math
HELP Initial Implementation Training: Addressing the Needs of English Language Learners and Special Needs Learners Struggling to Reach Math Proficiency
These group sessions are designed to prepare teachers to implement the HELP Math program with confidence and ease and can be delivered on-site or on-line. The training day includes a discussion of sheltered instructional techniques, hands-on interaction with the HELP Math software, program customization to meet individual student needs and discussion of scheduling and implementation goal setting. Maximum number of Participants/session: 25
HELP On-Site Support: In-Class Coaching
During In-Class Coaching sessions, HELP Math’s Professional Development Specialists consult with teachers one-on-one, working with them directly as they use HELP Math in their classrooms. HELP Math professionals model lessons, provide feedback and support to teachers and meet with administrators to share information. Customized, individualized attention for each teacher in the context of the classroom ensures the effectiveness of each implementation of HELP Math.
Maximum number of classes/session: 6
HELP On-Site or On-Line Support: Reporting & Management
How do educators effectively use data to drive instruction? During this session, HELP Math Professional Development Specialists provide hands-on instruction for teachers to examine student data and determine how the HELP Math software is meeting their student’s needs. Teachers receive practical strategies for using the program data to inform and differentiate instruction. Additionally teachers learn how to access and utilize correlations to state and national standards.
Maximum number of participants/session: 25
