Workshops
Instructor
Shawna Audet
Scroll down to view the workshops currently offered by Shawna. If you would like to book Shawna, or if have an idea for a literacy workshop that is not currently listed, contact Shawna.
​The Circle of Courage
Workshop Session #1
Description: Learn how to use the Circle of Courage as a positive behaviour modification system. This restorative approach will transform the way that you think about student discipline.
The Circle of Courage was created by Martin Brokenleg and Larry Brentro.
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Resources
How Reading and English Work
Workshop Session #2
Description: Why do some kids struggle with reading and writing? Learn about the reading pyramid and how the brain learns to read. Learn about the 7 syllable types so that you can teach kids to see English as a system that makes sense - not a collection of random rules.
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Letter tile sets
Ukulele
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Ways to Help Struggling Readers in the Classroom
Workshop Session #3
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Abandon 3 Cueing System
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Decoding is #1 strategy. How to deal with "sticky" words: blending drill, magnetic letter tile drill for reading and spelling
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Identify and teach missing phonemes
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Solving vowel confusion
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How to Use the 6 Minute Reading Solution
Workshop Session #4
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Description: Let's learn how to use the 6 Minute Reading Solution program. This program helps students to read with speed, accuracy, and a natural expression?
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Creating an Effective School-wide Reading System
Workshop Session #5
Description: Learn how to use the Right to Read checklist to improve your school-wide reading system.
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Tech Tools that Help Struggling Readers
Workshop Session #6
Description: In this workshop, you will learn how to remove barriers so that student who struggle with literacy can access their learning and show their learning.
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