Reading Accuracy & Fluency

Explore how can the following recommendations be put into practice:  1. Build students' decoding skills so they can read complex multisyllabic words  2. Provide purposeful fluency-building activities to help students read effortlessly

Reading Comprehension

Learn how to use research based comprehension-building practices to help students make sense of the text a. Build knowledge  b. Ask and answer questions  c. Using the GIST Strategy d. Comprehension monitoring

Stretch Texts

4. Provide students with opportunities to practice making sense of stretch text (i.e., challenging text) that will expose them to complex ideas and information. Learn what the research says and how and when to incorporate into intervention.

About the course

This course began as a workshop for the Speech Pathology Australia Conference.  The session was standing room only with extremely positive feedback.  The first session of this course is a replay of that workshop and include case study examples.  The remaining sessions are a deeper dive into the recommendations and research as outlined in the What Works Clearinghouse Practice Guide; 'Providing Reading Interventions for Students in Grades 4–9'.   The project lead of the resource being explored was Dr Sharon Vaughn leading researcher in the support of students with learning difficulties and executive director of The Meadows Center for Preventing Educational Risk at The University of Texas at Austin.

Kathryn Thorburn

Starting her professional life in Speech Pathology, Kathryn diversified her skills by completing additional training as a teacher [primary plus a Masters of Special Education] over 20 years ago. An early adopter of research in both Speech Pathology and Education, she has extensive training and practical experience in translating research into practice in the K - 12 classroom and clinic. Kathryn was a member of the syllabus writing team for the new K-2 and 3 - 6 NSW English Syllabus in 2021. Her current focus is on supporting the students who often get lost in the classroom due to dyslexia, DLD and other learning difficulties either developmental disabilities or mild - moderate acquired neurological injuries [tbi, oncology, epilepsy, rare disease]. Kathryn continues to maintain current qualifications in both Speech Pathology [CPSP | MSPA] and Teaching [NESA Accredited Teacher - Proficient] and loves to equip other speech pathology and education professionals to support the success of more students.

Curriculum

1 Chapter · 11 Lessons

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    Working Beyond Phonics

    1. (Included in full purchase)

      Working Beyond Phonics Webinar

    2. (Included in full purchase)

      Working Beyond Phonics Handouts [SPA Workshop Replay]

    3. (Included in full purchase)

      Part 2 Working Beyond Phonics [MultiSyllabic Words]

    4. (Included in full purchase)

      Handouts & Resources for Part 2 - MultiSyllabic Words

    5. (Included in full purchase)

      Part 3 Working Beyond Phonics [Reading Comprehension]

    6. (Included in full purchase)

      Part 3 Working Beyond Phonics [Reading Comprehension] - Downloads

    7. (Included in full purchase)

      Part 4 Working Beyond Phonics: Reading Fluency

    8. (Included in full purchase)

      Part 4 Working Beyond Phonics: Reading Fluency - Downloads

    9. (Included in full purchase)

      Part 5: Working Beyond Phonics - Stretch Texts

    10. (Included in full purchase)

      Part 5: Working Beyond Phonics - Stretch Texts HANDOUT

    11. (Included in full purchase)

      Resources

Feedback

Kathryn has presented for Speech Pathology Australia [Conference Presentation | Conference Workshop | Professional Development Sessions], Language, Learning & Literacy Conference DyslexiaSPELD WA, Sharing Best Practice Conference, Australian Inclusive Education Conference, Think Forward Educators, Learning Difficulties Australia, Science of Teaching and Learning Australia [SOTLA] Conference, Successful Learning Conference, University of Sydney, University of Newcastle Speech Pathology Students, AISNSW Schools, DET QLD Schools plus a wide range of Speech Pathology Private Practices.

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Hi Kathryn,  I just finished the first module and goodness, I wish I had jumped onto this last year. I have kids in upper primary for whom I needed this PD. Really getting a lot out of this membership. Thanks so much!
Speech Pathologist

Sydney NSW

Highly recommend! Zero affiliation with Kathryn just a current member and it’s brilliant.
Speech Pathologist

NSW

Thanks Tamworth!! Just back from a day presenting for the NSW/ ACT SPA Regional & Remote Network! Loved face to face meeting so many ‘‘virtual friends’. Shared a live version of parts of the Tier 3 Toolkit Membership focusing on School Age Academic Language, Reading Comprehension & Writing - Assessment & Intervention
Kathryn Thorburn

Language and Learning

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Hi Kathryn I'd love to extend my membership please. You have ruined me for all other training and PD. Your offering is incredible. Thank you so much for what you do.
Specialist Literacy Tutor

Melbourne, Victoria

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Thank you for being so generous with your knowledge and making this platform happen. The learning I have done in the last month has revolutionised my intervention and I can't wait to keep learning.
Speech Pathologist

Queensland

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One of my colleagues has recently been participating in your online toolkit and has raved about what a great PD experience it has been, and that it is the best training that she has undertaken as a Speech Path – so thanks for big such a great resource and so generous with sharing your amazing knowledge and experience! Speech Pathologist Western Australia
Speech Pathologist

Western Australia

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