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PALS 2-6: Peer Assisted Learning Strategies for Students in Grades 2-6 - 1713100

Waiting list count: 1
Session: 6276

This workshop is NOT eligible for Professional Development Funds.

Target Audience:
PALS 2-6 is designed for classroom teachers of students in grades 2-6.

THE WORKSHOP:
Peer Assisted Learning Strategies (PALS) is a whole class, peer-tutoring reading supplement that utilizes four research-based strategies:
-Prediction relay (using prior knowledge to predict)
-Repeated reading
-Retell
-Paragraph Shrinking (summarizing and identifying main idea)
Students read from teacher-selected material, follow scripted coaching prompts, and provide corrective feedback when working with their partners. PALS is designed to be implemented 3 days per week for 35 minutes. Students enjoy working with their classmates and look forward to participating. PALS is a research-validated program with documented improvement for above average, average, below average, and learning disabled readers. Participants will leave with hands-on experience necessary to implement all components of PALS.

PRESENTERS: Gloria Johnson and Jim Weaver, MiBLSi State Trainers

DATE: November 6, 2009

DISCOUNTED PRICE: $40.00! includes registration, teacher manual and meals.

.5 SB-CEUs will be offered for $15.00 (this includes transcript via email)

Course Session Information

Days

Scheduled Date/Time

11/6/2009

9:00AM-3:30PM

Session Contact

Brenda Mayo @ 586-226-4571
Email: bmayo@misd.net

Instructor(s)

Gloria Johnson & Jim Weaver

Hours/Credits/Cost

Workshop Fee

: $40.00

Payment MUST accompany registration and be received no later than October 23, 2009.

For those applying for SB-CEUs, the $15 processing fee will be collected on the day of the workshop.

Location

MISD - Educational Service Center Map
44001 Garfield Road
Clinton Township, MI 48038-1100

Location Contact: @ 586-228-3300

Auxiliary Aids/Other Info:

Payment Instructions

Print out confirmation & send with your $40.00 check made payable to "MISD"

Send to:

Brenda Mayo/Special Education
Macomb ISD
44001 Garfield Road
Clinton Twp., MI 48038

Or use Van Mail service.

Purchase orders will NOT be accepted.

Special Instructions

Refunds cannot be given after 11-06-09.

In case of special dietary needs, participants should provide their own meals. Adjustments will not be made in menu selections or registration fees.

You cannot register for this session. Session is past registration deadline.

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For more information contact the individual MISD Department.

The MISD will provide, upon request with advance notice, appropriate auxiliary aids and services as necessary to afford a qualified individual with a disability equal opportunity to participate in the services, programs and activities conducted by the district. For information regarding workshops or online registration please contact Lynn Brown at 586-228-3492.