ASDEC COURSES
"ASDEC's courses have been stimulating, edifying, and above all energizing. Language I and the Practicum gave me a powerful approach to teaching reading and writing as well as a more comprehensive understanding of the English language and language disorders. I have become a better parent and teacher, and a stronger advocate for my children and my students as a result." Graduate of ASDEC Academic Therapy Certification program
ASDEC faculty teach a series of courses at our Rockville location that prepare individuals for certification as Academic Therapists. These courses are also open to teachers, parents, and other educators who are interested in learning the most effective multisensory strategies for teaching reading and math. Graduate credits are available for courses. Please note some courses have prerequisites.
Multisensory Training Institute Fall 2010
NEURO-PSYCHOLOGY OF LEARNING DIFFERENCES AND DISORDERS Required for Therapy Level Certification
The course offers full, up-to-the-minute research findings in the brain functions underlying learning, with emphasis on language-learning. Students will learn about the history of psychology,brain structure, brain development, and neurological anomalies that produce learning differences. The course will discuss how to use different intervention strategies basedon a better understanding of how neurological conditions affect learning. Specifically, students will learn how to analyze behaviors and create more effective learning environments both in a one-to-one teaching environment as well as in the classroom. Students will also learn how to read and analyze neuro-psychological testing to designthe most effective learning interventions. This class is ideal for all teachers, academic therapists, tutors and parents who wish to better understand the neurological strengths and weaknesses of their learners.
When: Saturdays September 18 - December 18 (No class on October 30)
Where: ASDEC, 22 West Jefferson Street, Rockville, MD
Cost: $750
Graduate Credit is available for this course for an additional fee.
Other ASDEC Courses
LANGUAGE 1: SOUNDS IN SYLLABLES MULTISENSORY STRUCTURED LANGUAGE EDUCATION
Required for Therapy Level Certification
Sounds in Syllables presents the most powerful Orton-Gillingham based methods to teaching reading (decoding, fluency, and comprehension). Developed by Sandra Dillon, SIS incorporate methods Ms. Dillon learned directly from Patricia and Charles Lindamood, Beth Slingerland, and Aylett Royal Cox, author of Alphabetic Phonics. These methods integrate research-based evidence from neurology, cognitive sciences, psychology, speech-language pathology, and linguistics to produce the most durable remediation for students with even the most severe learning disabilities. ASDEC faculty have been trained directly by Ms. Dillon and have worked with her for many years.
Two week Intensive Course to be Offered in June 2011 Graduate Credit Available
LANGUAGE 2: ADVANCED MULTISENSORY STRUCTURED LANGUAGE EDUCATION
Required for Therapy Level Certification
Advanced Multisensory Structured Language 2 builds on skills learned in Language 1. The emphasis will be on higher level linguistic concepts as well as fluency. There will be additional readings in multisensory structured language education as well. Students must have just completed Language 1 before enrolling in Language 2.
Two week intensive course to be offered June 2011 Graduate Credit Available
LEARNING STRATEGIES AND STUDY SKILLS FOR THE LLD/ DYSLEXIC STUDENT
Required for Therapy Level Certification
Participants will learn to use structured procedures and efficient techniques for mastery of content subjects. Strategies will improve students' memory, attention, and motivation. Rapid results include improved comprehension and grades.
45 hour course to be offered on Saturdays January - May 2011 Graduate Credit Available
MULTISENSORY MATHEMATICS I:
Based on the Orton-Gillingham philosophy of teaching, Multisensory Mathematics I applies the research-based Concrete-Representation-Abstract (CRA) approach to teaching mathematics as advocated by the National Math Panel and the NCTM. Participants learn to apply this methodology in guiding students from foundation skills and numeracy to place value, operations, fractions and decimals. Participants learn to use manipulatives effectively to reinforce concepts, aid memory and enhance performance for all students. Strategies for helping students learn and retrieve math facts are stressed as well as structured procedures for computational accuracy. This approach is especially effective with students who learn differently, inclusion classes and ESL learners. The approach is effective for initial instruction as well as remedial work at all levels and is compatible with all curricula and programs.
One week intensive course to be offered in June 2011 Graduate Credit Available
MULTISENSORY MATH II: From Fractions to Algebra
This course is a continuation of the ASDEC Multisensory Math Program. It includes a multisensory approach that addresses the foundations of upper level mathematics: fraction concepts and operations, pre-algebra, selected topics in algebra I and algebra II as well as geometry. The use of manipulatives and structured procedures as well as the impact of language on higher-level operations will be emphasized.
30 hour course to be offered February-April 2011 Graduate Credit Available
FROM PARTS OF SPEECH TO THE RESEARCH PAPER: A Multisensory Approach to Teaching Written Expression
This course addresses the structure of written language expression. Participants will learn multisensory strategies for teaching grammar and a process approach for writing sentences, expanded sentences, paragraphs, and multi-paragraph essays. Participants will learn a variety of multisensory strategies for guiding students in an incremental, sequential process, help to organize what they write before committing words to a page. Multisensory strategies will be demonstrated for helping students at all levels of instruction to develop research projects and papers. Finally, the course will focus on writing about literature, the binder approach to the research paper, and strategies for developing college entrance essays.
30 hour class to be offered in Fall session 2011