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HillRAP
is an adaptation of The Hill Center’s research based approach to teaching reading. RAP focuses on the decoding and fluency skills of reading and is designed to be implemented within a 45-60 minute class period with a 4:1 student teacher ratio. The program has been piloted in public schools and has demonstrated effectiveness in significantly improving reading skills of students who have struggled with the decoding process. In the workshop, participants will be introduced to the fundamentals of the five components of reading, and will learn a precision teaching method utilizing charting and graphing of students’ progress. They will also learn to use The Hill Center’s Reading Assessment instrument to determine the appropriate entry level of instruction forThe registration fee is $450, |
HillMath
(Math Achievement Program)
June 10-11, 2010
8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
The HillMath Achievement Program is an adaptation of The Hill Center’s research-based approach to teaching math and provides teachers with a precision teaching method which incorporates individualized, multisensory instruction. Five important principles of the program include multisensory instruction, sequential progression through tasks, mastery learning, immediate feedback, and use of learning strategies. Components of HillMath include: Drill, Number Reading and Dictation, Computation and Concepts/Application/Word Problems.
The registration fee is $450, |
HillWrite
(Written Language Achievement Program)
June 7-8, 2010
8:30am to 3:30pm
Prerequisite: HillRAP
is an adaptation of The Hill Center’s research-based multisensory structured language approach to teaching writing. HillWrite focuses on teaching spelling, handwriting, copying/dictation and the writing process. It is designed to be implemented within a 45-60 minute session with a 4:1 student teacher ratio. During the two day training for HillWrite, participants will be introduced to current research in the field of writing instruction and learn strategies for closing the gap between research and practice. The Hill Center methodology will be demonstrated, a precision method utilizing charting and graphing of student progress. In addition, participants will learn how to administer the Written Language Assessment instrument to determine appropriate instruction for each student.
The registration fee is $450, |
Graduate credit can be earned from Adams State College and certification is available for qualified participants.
For more information contact charlietye@hillsprings.org or call
719-576-3840.
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