Have you ever wondered how you can support your child's literacy skills at home beyond reading to them?
Join us on December 12, 2024 from 6:30PM-8:00PM for an indepth look at word structure and proven strategies for reading, spelling, and comprehension.
Take some of the stress out of working with your child at home by learning additional ways to engage them using a variety of activities and how to weave literacy practice into your daily routine.
Date: December 12, 2024
Time: 6:30PM-8:00PM
Location: Foothills Academy
Schedule
Carissa Backus is a Training Coordinator and Clinical Instructor for the Read/Write & Math Intervention Program at Foothills Academy. As a Wilson Reading System Certified Instructor and a Wilson Dyslexia Practitioner, Carissa has extensive knowledge of the sound-symbol system of English (phonology), the rules that govern English spelling (orthography), and the structure of the English language (morphology). Carissa is passionate about helping students discover strategies to build confidence in their abilities. Outside of Foothills, she enjoys coaching and playing curling.
Karen Monner is a Training Coordinator and School Program Lead for the Read/Write & Math Intervention Program at Foothills Academy. Karen has extensive knowledge of phonology (sound-symbol system of English), orthography (rules that govern English spelling), and morphology (structure of the English language). As a Wilson Reading System Certified Instructor and a Wilson Dyslexia Practitioner, Karen is passionate about providing students with the instruction and environment that best meets their learning needs. Karen is an animal lover and spends a lot of time taking care of the family zoo.