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 pre-requistes.
Multisensory Training Institute Summer Program 2010
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. Graduate Credit is available.
When: June 21-25 from 9:00-4:00 (with break for lunch)
Where: ASDEC, 22 West Jefferson Street, Rockville, MD
Cost: $495 plus materials (between $75-$85)
SOUNDS IN SYLLABLES READING INSTRUCTION
The author of the highly successful Sounds In Syllables teaching method, Sandra Dillon offers a two-week intensive training program featuring the most powerful Orton-Gillingham based approach to teaching reading (decoding, fluency, and comprehension). In developing SIS, Ms. Dillon incorporated teaching methods she 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.
When: June 21-July 2 from 9:00-3:00
Where: ASDEC, 22 West Jefferson Street, Rockville, MD
Cost: $850
Credit: This course satisfies the Language 1 course requirement for the Academic Therapy Certification Program. Participants will also receive a discount on their Language 2 course fee.
Other ASDEC Courses
LANGUAGE I: Sounds In Syllables
MULTISENSORY STRUCTURED LANGUAGE EDUCATION
The most powerful Orton-Gillingham-based approach to teaching reading (decoding, fluency, and comprehension), spelling, and the foundations of syntax and grammar.
LANGUAGE 2
ADVANCED MULTISENSORY STRUCTURED LANGUAGE EDUCATION
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.
LEARNING STRATEGIES AND STUDY SKILLS
FOR THE LLD/ DYSLEXIC STUDENT
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.
THE NEURO-PSYCHOLOGY OF LEARNING DISABILITIES
The course offers full, up-to-the-minute research findings in the brain functions
underlying learning, with emphasis on language-learning. The brain structures involved, brain development and anomalies in dyslexia, characteristics, and prognosis are discussed, along with strategies and techniques for the reduction and extinction of symptoms. A must for all teachers, especially special education & resource teachers, and academic therapists, and helpful to parents in parenting their dyslexic children.
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.
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 National Council of Teachers of Mathematics. 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.
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.