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The Institute for Multi-Sensory Education (IMSE) is a national company that specializes in on-site staff development. We are committed to providing outstanding training programs in the expanded Orton-Gillingham methodology of reading instruction. We offer 18-hour and 30-hour in-service programs for special education teachers, general education teachers, and para-professionals. IMSE has developed a 6-hour parent training that can be incorporated into the Comprehensive Orton-Gillingham Program for your school or district. IMSE programs are designed to be incorporated into an existing curriculum. We have adapted Orton-Gillingham for use in the general classroom. Our wish is to reach at risk children during their early elementary years in the general classroom, and thereby decrease the number of referrals for special education. Our goal is to provide multi-sensory, phonetic, and structured methods to be used as additional tools in the classroom. In addition, IMSE also offers outstanding training for special educators and reading teachers, for use with small groups and one-on-one instruction.

Professional Development
Bring the Institute for Multi-Sensory Education staff development programs into the classroom. We can help you design your own program, customized to meet the needs of your staff and students.

Stage 1: Comprehensive Training (30-Hour) $850 per person A hands-on, personalized session that provides a complete understanding of IMSEs enhanced OrtonGillingham method and the tools necessary to apply it in the classroom. After participating in this training, teachers will be able to assess, interpret results, and teach children how to read, write, and spell proficiently. Teachers will learn: Phonemic awareness Multi-sensory strategies for reading, writing, and spelling Syllabication patterns for encoding/decoding Reciprocal Teaching for reading comprehension Multi-sensory techniques for sight words Student assessment techniques Creation of weekly lesson plans Materials Provided: IMSE Training Manual Assessment Manual Recipe for Reading Syllable Division Word Book How to Teach Spelling Card Pack Syllable Division Cards Flip-chart reference for implementing lessons

Stage 2: Advanced Continuum (24-Hour) $850 per person A thorough, engaging session designed for teachers who teach third grade through high school. Teachers will gain a deep understanding of the enhanced Orton-Gillingham method using a more sophisticated approach to learning with advanced decoding/ encoding, higher level spelling rules and the study of Greek & Latin roots. Teachers will learn: Methods for teaching higher-level vocabulary Greek & Latin Roots and vocabulary Advanced techniques for improving fluency Guidelines for weekly lesson plans Assessment and interpretation Materials Provided: IMSE Advanced Continuum Training Manual Words Spelling and Decoding Practice Workbook and Teacher Guide 35 Strategies for Developing Content Area Vocabulary Instant Vocabulary 24-Hour Advanced Continuum participants can expand this session into a five-day training program by adding IMSEs Comprehension Workshop (6 hours) featuring the Reciprocal Teaching method.

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Introductory Training (18-Hour) $650 per person An important introduction to the principles of IMSEs enhanced Orton-Gillingham method. After participating in this training, teachers will master the fundamentals of multi-sensory instruction. Teachers will learn: Phonemic awareness Multi-sensory strategies for reading, writing, and spelling Syllabication patterns for beginning encoding/decoding Multi-sensory techniques for sight words Student assessment techniques Materials Provided: IMSE Introductory Training Manual IMSE Assessment Manual Recipe for Reading Card Pack Syllable Division Cards

Phonemic Awareness and Beginning Orton-Gillingham (12-Hour) $400 per person An essential session that focuses on phonemic awareness, the most important reading readiness skill for young children. After participating in this multi-sensory training, teachers will be able to implement phonemic awareness activities and basic practices of beginning reading. Teachers will learn: Current research and the importance of phonemic awareness Format, goal and rationale of sequential activities Phonological stage activities for phonemic awareness The basics of IMSEs enhanced approach to Orton-Gillingham instruction Guidelines for lessons in reading readiness Student assessment Materials Provided: IMSE Phonemic Awareness Manual Phonemic Awareness in Young Children Alphabet Card Pack

Additional Offerings:
Overview for Staff Development $200 per hour: A customized overview that can be up to 6 hours, demonstrating how to incorporate IMSEs multi-sensory reading method into your existing curriculum. The overview can assist you in determining which program is most appropriate for your staff. Comprehension Workshop $200 per person: An enlightening workshop that introduces Reciprocal Teaching, a research-based approach to improving reading comprehension. Developed by Palincsar and Brown, Reciprocal Teaching is a highly effective instructional activity that increases students ability to read for meaning and retention. The Comprehension Workshop provides teachers with the resources necessary to take their students to higher levels of reading comprehension in all subjects and genres. Refresher and/or Classroom Consultation $200 per hour: The refresher is a beneficial workshop that reinforces effective reading strategies and techniques. Every teacher knows that learning is an on-going process. In our Refresher and/or Classroom Consultation, an IMSE trainer and teachers come together to review material, ask questions and share successes. In addition, a trainer may visit your classrooms to demonstrate techniques and provide expert feedback as your teachers implement the strategies.

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Minimum participants: The contracting organization should have a minimum of 15 participants. Travel Fees: The contracting organization is responsible for lodging, airfare, and auto rental (if needed) for the trainer or trainers. Location: The contracting organization provides the facilities for the in-service.

Bring the Institute for Multi-Sensory Education to your school district. For further information, or to discuss creating a customized training, contact Bronwyn Hain, Training Coordinator, at 800.646.9788. Thank you for your interest in and consideration of our training programs! Sincerely,

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