We are still accepting scholarship applications for Orton-Gillingham and Slingerland teacher training programs held this summer. Read below for more information. Email us at scholarships@dyslexia-ncbida.org to request an application.

Summer 2004 Teacher Trainings in the Bay Area

ORTON-GILLINGHAM
Where: Achiever Christian School, San Jose
Beginning Teacher Training: June 18, 21-25
Cost: member $565; non-member $625
Contact: (408) 993-1414, or email sylviabiddick@aol.com
(subject line should reference Orton-Gillingham training)

SLINGERLAND
Stellar Academy
Location: 5301 Curtis Street, Fremont, CA 94538
Dates: June 16 - July 16
Times: 8 am - 3 pm
Cost: $989 (Additional materials fee of approx. $250)
College credits: Available from CSUH for an additional fee
Contact: Barbara (510) 687-1490; stellaracademy@aol.com

Charles Armstrong School
Location: 1405 Solana Drive, Belmont, CA 94002
Dates: 1st session: June 16 - July 9; 2nd session: July 14 - August 6
Times: 8 am - 3:30 pm
Cost: $1,300
College credits: 6 semester units from UC Berkeley are included in the cost
Contact: John Osner (650) 592-7570 ; john.osner@charlesarmstrong.org

New Vistas Christian School
Location: 68 Morello Avenue, Martinez, CA 94555
Dates: June 28 - July 23
Times: 8 am - 3 pm
Cost $1,100 plus materials
College credits: available for an additional fee
Contact: Correne Romeo (925) 370-7767

Wood Colony Brethren School
Location: 2524 Finney Road, Modesto, CA 95358
Dates: June 28 - July 27
Cost: $1,135 (Materials are additional: $200 for 1st year; $75 for 2nd year)
Contact: Malinda Bauman, Phone: (209) 544-9227; Fax: (209) 544-9229
Email: lwagner@wcbschool.org

Valley Christian School
Location: 1450 Leigh Avenue, San Jose, CA 95125
Dates: June 30 - July 29
Time: 8am - 5pm
Cost: $1,165
Contact: Phone: (408) 559-4400; Fax (408) 559-4022
College credits: Available from USD for an additional cost
Note: Introductory course only

Chartwell School
Location: 1490 Imperial Street, Seaside CA
Dates: June 17 - July 11
Times: Monday - Friday 8:30 am - 3:00 pm
Cost: $550
Contact: (831) 394-3468, information@chartwell.org

LANGUAGE!
Where: UC Berkeley Extension
Courses are offered all summer.
For more information or to enroll: visit www.unex.berkeley.edu or call (510) 643-4652

LINDAMOOD BELL
See: http://www.lblp.com/workshops/sum2004sched.pdf for courses, costs and specific dates

WILSON
https://www.wilsonlanguage.com/w_training.htm
2 Day Workshop Overview - none scheduled for CA through August 2004

T e a c h e r s T r a i n i n g s S c h o l a r s h i p s

Each year, the Board of Directors of the NCBIDA offers several partial scholarships for multisensory structured language teacher training.

Who is eligible to apply?
Northern California professional educators--and those in training to become professional educators in Northern California. This includes public and private school classroom teachers and resource specialists, as well as tutors and educational therapists in private practice. Scholarships are not offered to parents who will teach only their own children.

What kinds of training courses are eligible for scholarship support?
Scholarships are offered for multisensory structured language education (MSLE) teacher training courses. In recent years, the most frequently supported programs have been Orton-Gillingham and Slingerland trainings. Educators are welcome to apply for scholarships for other training courses as long as these courses have received accreditation by the International Multisensory Structured Language Education Council (IMSLEC) or another member of the Alliance that accredits training programs in multisensory structured language education.

Why is it important for educators to be trained in multisensory structured language education (MSLE) approaches?
Research has shown that explicit, systematic, phonics-based approaches are necessary for many children to "break the code" of our language and become proficient readers and spellers. Unfortunately, the training provided in most teacher preparation programs is not sufficient to ensure that teachers become proficient in the use of MSLE approaches, so it is important to seek out such training as part of one's ongoing professional development.

Who should consider getting MSLE training?
Training in MSLE techniques is important both for mainstream classroom teachers and for educators of children with specific language learning disabilities like dyslexia. This includes resource specialists, special day class teachers, paraprofessionals, tutors and educational therapists, as well as mainstream classroom teachers. MSLE techniques--while indispensable for students with dyslexia--are beneficial for all learners. Thus, teachers who use MSLE techniques in their regular classrooms help each of their students, not just those with learning differences.

For what grades is MSLE training most appropriate?
MSLE training is vital for everyone who teaches students of any age with language learning disabilities. Because such disabilities are sometimes not identified until later grades, it is especially important that teachers of grades K-2 get MSLE training, since the early identification and remediation of learning disabilities is crucial in preventing future academic problems and the devastating experience of school failure.

Where can one learn about upcoming MSLE teacher training programs?
Each year, the NCBIDA Winter Newsletter lists several upcoming trainings in Northern California. This list is not exhaustive, so educators may wish to investigate other options on their own.

How can one apply for a scholarship?
Applications are available in early February of each year. Call (650) 328-7667 to request an application. Be sure to provide the spelling of your name, complete address with zip code, telephone number, and email address.

When are applications due?
Applications are due in early April. In February, the exact deadline for scholarship applications will be announced in the Winter Newsletter.

When are applicants informed whether or not they have been awarded a scholarship?
Applicants are notified in early May.

How much of the teacher training course costs are covered by the NCBIDA scholarship?
NCBIDA scholarships typically cover between 50% and 90% of the cost of tuition. Sometimes additional funds are awarded to cover part of the travel and lodging costs of those traveling a long distance to their teacher training course.

If one has questions about NCBIDA's scholarship program that are not answered here, where can one call?
Please call (650) 328-7667 and leave a message for the scholarship committee or send an email to scholarships@dyslexia-ncbida.org.