Differentiating Instruction Using Orton-Gillingham Methods
A Summer 2022 Workshop for Teachers
Have you heard of the Orton-Gillingham approach and are interested in learning more dependable multi-sensory techniques for teaching literacy?
Do you have students in your class who receive tutoring that you want to support without changing your curriculum?
Expand your differentiated instruction toolbox!
Learning outcomes of this practical, hands-on workshop:
Have you heard of the Orton-Gillingham approach and are interested in learning more dependable multi-sensory techniques for teaching literacy?
Do you have students in your class who receive tutoring that you want to support without changing your curriculum?
Expand your differentiated instruction toolbox!
Learning outcomes of this practical, hands-on workshop:
- Learn Orton-Gillingham (OG) methods of teaching literacy for those who reading, writing, and spelling does not come easily
- Understand dyslexia including red flags
- Understand the importance of early intervention
- Plan for using OG methods in your classroom to differentiate
- Learn about how to implement phonological awareness exercises into your classroom
- Focus on practical, useful information
Workshop Details
August 8-9, 2022. 8am-12pm
Cost: Early bird price of $400 until May 15; $450 after May 15 (includes sessions and all materials including the book "Teach Reading with Orton-Gillingham").
For Teachers of PreK - Third Grade
For Teachers of PreK - Third Grade
Continuing Education Credit
We will provide continuing education certificates at the end of the workshop that will certify the work you undertook in each session.
Check out our summer programs for children! Drop off the kids for a fun camp experience while you learn.
Miriam Pardoll
Associate Director of the Learning Center at Shorecrest Preparatory School
Miriam Pardoll has 25 years experience working in public and private schools in Massachusetts and Florida. She has worked as a classroom teacher and learning specialist in addition to developing a learning center. Mrs. Pardoll also teaches other educators through professional development and has taught college students at St. Petersburg College. She is a certified Dyslexia Therapist and a ADHD Professional. Mrs. Pardoll fosters a team approach with teachers, parents, specialists, administrators, and students to ensure student progress and success. Mrs. Pardoll is passionate about making sure diverse learners reach their potential and wants all students to be fully included, feel empowered, and be proud of their accomplishments no matter where they attend school.
Miriam lives in St Petersburg with her twin son and daughter, and husband who is a first grade teacher. She has a Master's Degree in Special Education from the University of Massachusetts and a Bachelor's Degree in Early Childhood Education from Boston University.
Miriam lives in St Petersburg with her twin son and daughter, and husband who is a first grade teacher. She has a Master's Degree in Special Education from the University of Massachusetts and a Bachelor's Degree in Early Childhood Education from Boston University.
Heather Vidal
Lower and Middle School Literacy Specialist at Shorecrest Preparatory School
Heather Vidal has a Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education from the University of Tampa, with endorsements in Reading, ESOL and ESE. She has completed extensive training in the Orton-Gillingham approach. Heather co-authored the book "Teach Reading with Orton-Gillingham" and the companion book "Teach Reading with Orton-Gillingham: Early Reading Skills." She has also written several curriculum guides designed for students with dyslexia and other learning differences. She has been working in The Learning Center at Shorecrest since 2014, and transitioned in 2020 to be the Literacy Specialist for the Lower School and Middle School. Prior to working at Shorecrest, Mrs. Vidal taught 3rd and 5th grade in Florida public schools. Heather believes in teaching all students to unlock their potential by identifying and harnessing their strengths.
When she is not teaching, Heather enjoys hiking, cooking and gardening. Heather lives in Gulfport with her husband and two young daughters.
When she is not teaching, Heather enjoys hiking, cooking and gardening. Heather lives in Gulfport with her husband and two young daughters.
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5101 First Street Northeast
St Petersburg, FL 33703
Phone: (727) 522-2111 | Fax: (727) 527-4191
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Privacy Policy | Faculty
St Petersburg, FL 33703
Phone: (727) 522-2111 | Fax: (727) 527-4191
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Privacy Policy | Faculty
Shorecrest Preparatory School is a private, non-sectarian, coeducational, college preparatory day school for students preschool through high school, located in St. Petersburg, Florida.
NON-DISCRIMINATION POLICY
Shorecrest acknowledges its obligation to prohibit discrimination, harassment, or retaliation on the basis of race, color, religion, age, national origin sex, citizenship status, genetic information, handicap or disability in admissions, access, employment, tuition assistance, educational policies, or other school administered student and employee programs and activities. Questions regarding the School’s compliance with the application and administration of the School’s nondiscrimination policies should be directed to Kristine Grant, Head of Middle School, 5101 First Street Northeast, St. Petersburg, Florida 33703, (727)-522-2111, kgrant@shorecrest.org or to the U.S. Department of Education's Office for Civil Rights (OCR). Please refer to the School’s Non-Discrimination Compliance Policy on the School’s website for information on how to file complaints with OCR.
NON-DISCRIMINATION POLICY
Shorecrest acknowledges its obligation to prohibit discrimination, harassment, or retaliation on the basis of race, color, religion, age, national origin sex, citizenship status, genetic information, handicap or disability in admissions, access, employment, tuition assistance, educational policies, or other school administered student and employee programs and activities. Questions regarding the School’s compliance with the application and administration of the School’s nondiscrimination policies should be directed to Kristine Grant, Head of Middle School, 5101 First Street Northeast, St. Petersburg, Florida 33703, (727)-522-2111, kgrant@shorecrest.org or to the U.S. Department of Education's Office for Civil Rights (OCR). Please refer to the School’s Non-Discrimination Compliance Policy on the School’s website for information on how to file complaints with OCR.