Adult Classes (5 Intervention Classes, 2 Enrichment Classes and Learn about Tutoring/Evaluations!!)
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MY ELBERT Summary of Stages of Literacy Development Of Intervention & Classes
5 Intervention Classes
Understanding Dyslexia Help
#1 Oh Good Golly Course: Reading Specialist Ready To Help
Class Description: Reading Specialist Ready To Help. Now I offer it also in small group sessions for those working with explicit teaching on Emergent/Beginning phonemic awareness, alphabetic principle, and letter-sound relationship to develop their phonic accuracy, automaticity, and self-regulation. This class is also a very systematic, structured, and sequential manner. This instruction comes from my program Oh Good Golly which includes a hybrid of O-G and Montessori inspired methods.
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| Session 1 | Session 2 | Session 3 | Session 4 | Session 5 |
| Working Memory including Alphabetics and Sound-Word Knowledge | Phonics (see below) | Model Reading (see below) | Book Making (real, nonsense, sight) | Sight Words (3, 2, 4, & 5 letter) |
Phonics Includes Word Diagramming
| PA (phonological awareness) & Fierce Phonemes (primary, secondary vowels, c/g secondary sounds) | Beautiful Blends (l, r, s blends) | Baby Sounds ex /aw, ew/ (included /oo/) | Pirate Sounds ex. /ar/, /or/ (included oy, oi) | Hysterical H ex, /ch/, /sh/ (included gh, ph, wh) |
| Two-letter End Blends | Special Vowels (including nonsense) | Sneaky e (“Sneaky y” available) | Ghost Letters (Silent letters gh, g, h, p, k, w don’t forget sneaky e) | “l” ,”n”: Pirate Sounds (Take vowels captive- including le- rule) |
#2 Overcoming By Overcompensation: Conquering “Big Words”
Class Description: Dyslexia Help: Conquering “Big Words” Description: Conquering Big Words is a small-group class for those working with explicit teaching on Intermediate/Advance letter-sound morphology to develop their phonic accuracy, automaticity, and self-regulation as well as vocabulary knowledge. This class is also very systematic, structured, and sequential manner. This instruction comes from my program Oh Good Golly which includes a hybrid of OG and Montessori inspired methods.
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| Session 1 | Session 2 | Session 3 | Session 4 | Session 5 |
| Working Memory including Sound-Word Knowledge | Phonics | Grammar | Cursive | Independent Reading |
Phonics Includes Word Diagramming
| Review Two-letter End Blends Review including sounds /ng/ (vowel + ng) | Review Special Vowels | Review Sneaky e & Sneaky y | Review Ghost Letters | Review “l” ,”n”: Pirate Sounds including le- rule |
| “s” Triblends; Sounds /air, ear, are/ | Review sneaky e,y Sounds ce=/se/, cy= /ce/, ly=/le/ | Incredible I- “ti, ci, si” =/sh/ | Unbelievable u (tu, du, su) (including “ar, or” /ur/-end of word) | Start Reading Clues & Spelling Rules |
Phonics & Grammar (Word & Sentence Diagramming) Includes
| Simple | Complex | Compound | Compound Complex | Extension | |
| Words | CVC words | cVc words | cvCcc | morphemes | |
| Sentences | Parts of speech- noun, verb, adjective, adverb | Parts of speech- article, conjunction | Parts of speech- prepositions | Parts of speech- Interjections | Verbals: participles, gerunds, and infinitive |
#3 Ultimate Spelling Help
Class Description: Ultimate Spelling Help including Word Diagramming: Bringing Color, Shape, Size and Dimension to Word. Description: Ultimate Spelling Help is a small group intervention class. A wonderful Literacy Intervention Class (great for students with dyslexia, Irlen, ADHD, autism & APDS/VPDS). I add color, shape, size, and dimension (their strength) to learn spelling, morphology, and grammar in an explicate, systematically and visual-spacial manner. Cost: $25 per class.
| Session 1 | Session 2 | Session 3 | Session 4 | Session 5 |
| Spelling & Dyslexia | Sound-Word Knowledge | Word Families | Advanced Phonics | Word & Sentence Diagramming |
Sound-Word Knowledge Includes Word & Sentence Diagramming
| CVC words (word families) | Sight Words | cVc (word families) | cvCcc | Morphemes |
| cat= how many letters, how many sounds (3 bunny hops-slide) | four= how many letters (track 4) | blimp= how many letters, how many sounds (3 bunny hops-slide) | stealth= how many letters, how many sounds (4 bunny hops-slide) | reassignment= how many letters, how many morphemes (2 bunny hops-slide) |
#4 Coat of Many Colors (CMC)
Class Description: This CMC small group class is a Creative Writing (Poetry & Short Story). This Literacy intervention class that is great for students with literacy struggles to gain confidence in their writing. Includes list-form thinking, I use the way students think best and transform it into creative composition such as poetry, prose, and short stories. This class is also very systematic, structured, and sequential manner while I “follow the child” (great for students with dyslexia, Irlen, ADHD, autism & APDS/VPDS). Max. 4 per class.
| Session 1 | Session 2 | Session 3 | Session 4 | Session 5 |
| (Free Verse) Descriptive Writing- 5 senses | (Free Verse) Descriptive Writing- 5 senses (feel, taste, smell, touch- adj., adv.) | (Traditional) Figurative Language- Simile/ Metaphor | (Traditional) Figurative Language- Alliteration (Rime/Rhyme)/ Onomatopoeia | (Traditional) Figurative Language-] Figurative Language Other |
Grammar
| Parts of speech- noun, verb, adjective, adverb I Format | Parts of speech- article (fill words), conjunction We format | Parts of speech- prepositions (fill words) You Format | Parts of speech- Interjections | Verbals: participles, gerunds, and infinitive |
#5 Coat of Many Colors (CMC)
Class Description The Coat of Many Colors (CMC): Creative Writing For Unique Learners Such A Dyslexia. This CMC small group class is a Creative Writing (Poetry & Short Story). This literacy intervention class that is great for students with literacy struggles to gain confidence in their writing. Includes list-form thinking, I use the way students think best and transform it into creative composition such as poetry, prose, and short stories. This class is also very systematic, structured, and sequential manner while I “follow the child” (great for students with dyslexia, Irlen, ADHD, autism & APDS/VPDS). Max. 6 per class.
Why This Class: We seek out endeavors of creative, imaginative, visual, artistic, and visionary skills, inventing and innovating pursuits. https://play.google.com/books/reader?printsec=frontcover&output=reader&id=F3jJJgAAAEAJ&pg=GBS.PA6
(Scope & Sequence) http://lookingtohealourownlearningdifference.org/2020/10/29/dyslexia-help-writing-looking-to-help-our-very-own-learning-difference/
4 Enrichment Classes
#6 PHONOLOGICAL AWARENESS IS FUN
| Session 1 | Session 2 | Session 3 | Session 4 | Session 5 |
| Picture & Word Imaging | Alliteration, Assonance, Rhyme | Onset/Rhyme | Phoneme Blending & Segmenting | Relate/ Evaluate |
#7 Math: Applied Word Problems
Class Description: Dyslexia Help Math: Applied Word Problems Description: Dyslexia Help Math: Applied Word Problems is a small group classwhere students create and solve word problems based on learning key words, math facts, and quick “check-up” & “fix-up” strategies to real-world needs & desired solutions. They see, maybe for the first time, how math can apply in their lives. They will use real-life issues and turn them into a word problem, with real computations, and solutions along with D. A. R. E. Math (Data, Analysis, Relate, & Evaluate).! Max. 6 per class.
| Session 1 | Session 2 | Session 3 | Session 4 | Session 5 |
| Graphic Organizers & Math Facts | Key Words In Real World Problems- narrowing topic | Discuss Problem/Solution | Data/ Analyze | Relate/ Evaluate |
Key Words Includes
| Addition | Multiplication | Subtraction | Division |
| Addition Verbiage Definition* Entomology Word Problem Sentence Structure Equation Verbiage | Multiplication Verbiage Definition* Entomology Word Problem Sentence Structure Equation Verbiage | Subtraction Verbiage Definition* Entomology Word Problem Sentence Structure Equation Verbiage | Division Verbiage Definition* Entomology Word Problem Sentence Structure Equation Verbiage |
#8 Introduction to Thinking Maps
| Session 1 | Session 2 | Session 3 | Session 4 | Session 5 |
| “the Brain” & Creating Thinking Map | Reading Strategies | Fix-up Strategies | Look-up Strategies | Review |
Model Reading Strategies Include “Trust your Brain”
| 3, 4, 2 bunny hops-side | “trust your brain” | U-turn | read all titles | do word attack- bunny hop |
| don’t slide or blend a word until you finish processing | if it doesn’t look right or sound right, then reread or rewrite | back to where it last made sense | read with excitement- excited reading | use pictures while have them available |
#9 Grammar Adding Color, Shape, Size and dimension: A Great Strategy for Visual Learners & Those With Dyslexia
Class Description: Bringing Color, Shape, Size and Dimension to Grammar. A wonderful Literacy Intervention Class (great for students with dyslexia, Irlen, ADHD, autism & APDS/VPDS). You can add color, shape, size, and dimension (their strength) to learn parts of speech, sentence types and structures! Grammar Help small group class helps dyslexic students become successful at using their strong visual-spacial skills in English grammar by using diagramming along with color, shape, size, & dimension!
| Session 1 | Session 2 | Session 3 | Session 4 | Session 5 |
| Graphic Organizers/Diagramming | Key Words In Parts of Speech | Sentence Types | Sentence Structure | Relate/ Evaluate w/ Grammar Study |
Key Words Includes
| Graphic Organizers/Diagramming | Parts of Speech | Sentence Types | Sentence Structure |
| slash, dash, straight | noun, adjective, verb, adverb, etc. | simple, compound, complex, compound complex |
subject/predicate subject-verb agreement
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2 My ELBERT Enrichment Classes
#10 ELBERT: Remembering Calm & Listening Skills
Class Description Will Open The Door to Becoming Aware of Remembering Calm & Listening Skills for Unique Learning Differences Such As Dyslexia. This ELBERT™ is called Remembering Calm & Listening Skills is helping those with a neruodifference enjoy learning again!! This a small group class helps students examine every aspect of developing the skill of listening and becoming calm! The ELBERT Program promotes confidence, pleasurable learning, self-directed neuroplasticity, and connection (meaning & motivation) with calming spiritual and holistic methods such as meditation, affirmations, breathing and moving exercises. Max. 6 per class.
Why This Class: We also have deep and holistic list-form thinking, problem-solving and building/constructing abilities, and tactile/ kinesthetic abilities. http://tcookedu.blog/2020/03/04/speaking-of-the-whole-child/
Offered: Zoom.us.com, TBA- Prices & Convenient Other Times
Outschool Link [Outschool students ONLY]: https://outschool.com/classes/elbert-listening-skills-training-for-students-with-unique-learning-differences-pjbuFTUy?usid=6gxi3xHF&signup=true&utm_campaign=share_activity_link
| Session 1 | Session 2 | Session 3 | Session 4 | Session 5 |
| RAS Yoga | Color, Sound, and Tapping | Diet/Sleep | Prayer/Mediation | Affirmations |
Links
(Resources) Universal Emotions: https://lookingtohealourownlearningdifference.org/2021/02/01/dyslexia-help-nurture-their-nature-universal-emotions-of-learning/; https://lookingtohealourownlearningdifference.org/2020/10/08/universal-emotions-looking-into-the-emotions-of-learning/; https://lookingtohealourownlearningdifference.org/2020/12/10/dyslexia-help-understanding-universal-emotions-further/; https://lookingtohealourownlearningdifference.org/2020/12/10/dyslexia-help-understanding-universal-emotions-of-learning-a-step-further-cook-t-2020/
#11 ELBERT: Helping Those with a Neurodifference Enjoy Learning Again
2 ELBERT COURSES
#12 Dyslexia Help & Other Neurodifferences: Special Accommodations (Understanding Learning Differences):
Special Accommodations (Learning Differences):
| Session 1 | Session 2 | Session 3 | Session 4 | Session 5 |
| Dyslexia | APDs/ VPDs | ADHD/ Autism | Working Memory | Universal Emotions |
Format for Each Session
| What is the nature and nurture? | Why understanding is important? | The impacts/strengths of it… | How to help… | Review & Questions |
(Dyslexia): http://lookingtohealourownlearningdifference.org/2020/11/12/dyslexia-help-recommendations-accommodations/
(VPDs- eye strain & color veil) https://justgetflux.com/; https://www.aurelitec.com/colorveil/windows/download/
(ADHD) http://lookingtohealourownlearningdifference.org/2020/12/17/dyslexia-help-reading-effects-of-adhd/
(Universal Emotions- see below class) https://lookingtohealourownlearningdifference.org/2021/02/01/dyslexia-help-nurture-their-nature-universal-emotions-of-learning/; http://lookingtohealourownlearningdifference.org/2020/10/08/universal-emotions-looking-into-the-emotions-of-learning/
#13 ELBERT: Helping Those with a Neurodifference Enjoy Learning Again (see above plus ABC’s of spiritual mindset & self-directed neuroplasticity)
The ELBERT Program promotes confidence, pleasurable learning, self-directed neuroplasticity, and connection (meaning & motivation) with calming spiritual and holistic methods such as meditation, affirmations, breathing and moving exercises.
Special Accommodations (Learning Differences):
| Session 1 | Session 2 | Session 3 | Session 4 | Session 5 |
| RAS Yoga | Color, Sound, and Tapping | Diet/Sleep | Prayer/Mediation | Affirmations |
Coaching & Consulting
The coaching, consulting, or course (depending which you choose) helps you understand the Elbert program, the brain and your child so much more.
-Coaching- $45 each session for 30 min.-$75 for an hour (minimum of 2 times per week recommended). This is on a flex-schedule at your convenience. I’ll meet with you on Zoom.us to talk to you about a specific students’ needs. Note: Students need to get an Elbert evaluation first.
-Consulting on Elbert Program- $65 for an half-an-hour (FIRST ONE FREE) is everything you need know about helping those with any neurodifference to enjoy learning again! Again, a minimum of 2 times per week recommended and on a flex-schedule at your convenience. Note: Students do not need to get an Elbert evaluation first and anyone with you can attend might be others joining as a group!
Also, I have a course for only $135 for a 5 session intensive on understanding learning differences (Includes 235 pg. Booklet- $35. Value).
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You might need to contact me for help if you or your child/student can’t be reached and seems disconnected; Also, when it comes to learning, they show some or all of the following emotions and challenges: anger, frustration, shame, and sadness; has chronic headaches, stomach aches, hives; appears to have low-self esteem; squints when reading; feels behind or “different” than the other kids; has behavioral and learning challenges; emotionally intense or desensitized; complains; thrives for constant attention; labeled emotionally intense, gifted and talented or twice-exceptional; has trouble focusing or paying attention; destroys their pencil, eraser, and crumples up their paper after working very hard; problems with organization or being on time; poor eye-contact, body-space awareness; sleep and/or digestive problems; has problems spelling and/or with handwriting; complete interest-based learner; grips pencil very hard; has glasses but still complains about not seeing the letters or words due to being blurry, jumping or flying; ultra-sensitive, problems with authority; doodles on paper; problems understanding verbal directions; picks and scratches at their skin and nails; can be needy, clingy, and “whinny”; described as dramatic, creative and very imaginative by others; been or going to be held back in school; has trouble connecting to others; tired all the time; great with verbal comprehension and large lexicon, shows anxiety, anxiousness or depression; overactive-reads, writes, moves, and thinks extremely fast or slow; sensory-processing problems or issues; constantly moving hands/feet or fidgeting; overly kind or pleasing others; considerably ‘moody’; known for “daydreaming”; aggressive and violent; gets low grades: yet, highly intelligent; can comprehend well but has trouble with spelling/reading fluency; adverse to learning or trying something new as well as low in motivation!
Reading & Literacy:
Emergent/Beginning (Intervention Classes #1-2)
- Emergent-Beginning Phonics Instruction & Reading Strategies
- Phonological Awareness, Listening & Working Memory
- Fine-motor Development including Block versus Cursive Handwriting
- Spelling & Sight Words Independent Book
- Also, Environmental Print & Early Writing (app.writer)
Early-Intermediate/Advanced (Intervention Classes #3-5)
- Vocabulary/Morphology Including Word Matrices & Diagramming
- Also, Handwriting Including Cursive
- Creative Writing Including Poetry
- Comprehension Including Text Analysis & Reading In Research (Inquiry Based (NIBL))
Enrichment:
- Also, Phonological Awareness, Expressive & Receptive Language (#6)
- D.A.R.E Math Including Applied Word Problems (#7)
- Reading In Research: Critical Thinking Skills including mind maps, 4 F’s. & 3 R’s Lesson Plan (#8)
- Evaluative English Including Diagramming (#9)
Elbert Enrichment
#10 ELBERT: Remembering Calm & Listening Skills (Independent work)
- Understanding Dyslexia and Other Learning Differences
- Learning Management Techniques & Classroom Managemen
- ECE Children’s Literature Read Aloud
- Family Attachment & Parenting with Language and Literacy
- ABC’s including Autonomy & Attunement
- Breathing & Calming Exercises and Activities
- Journaling & Poetry
#11 ELBERT: Helping Those with a Neurodifference Enjoy Learning Again
- Career & College Readiness Including ACT/SAT (15 plus-adult)
- Study Skills/Test Taking Strategies (such as Mind Mapping)
- School & Grade Level Readiness Including Pre-K
- Bible Literacy (children & Adults)
- Identity & Building Character with Language and Literacy
- Positive Guidance/Discipline with Language and Literacy
Instructor & Main Contact: Tricia Cook, MEd., Online Dyslexia and Behavioral Interventionist, RSP, AA O-G Tutor & Montessorian; © ELBERT™: EVERYONE LEARNS BETTER EMBRACING REVOLUTIONARY TEACHING 2020; https://linktr.ee/tcooktutor
© ELBERT™: EVERYONE LEARNS BETTER EMBRACING REVOLUTIONARY TEACHING!!! 2020
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