Summer brings an assortment of teacher training programs to the San Francisco Bay Area. They vary in cost and time commitment, so interested educators can find a structured literacy training program that best fits their needs. NCBIDA is also pleased to be able to offer partial scholarship support this summer for those programs that are accredited by IDA and include a practicum. You can sign up on our website—don’t delay, because many programs fill quickly. Here is a brief description of the options available to you.
Slingerland Institute for Literacy Trainings
San Jose
Summer comprehensive course (Intro and 3rd level only)
May 30, 31, June 1 (4:00-9:00 pm); June 7-29 (8:00 am-4:00 pm)
Valley Christian School, 1450 Leigh Avenue, San Jose, CA
Register here
2nd and 3rd level continuum
June 28-July 28
Register here
San Francisco
Intro, 2nd, and 3rd levels
June 21-July 21 (head-start orientation June 10)
San Francisco Friends School, 250 Valencia Street, San Francisco, CA
Register here
Newark
Intro, 2nd, and 3rd levels
June 15-July 14
Stellar Academy for Dyslexics, 38325 Cedar Blvd, Newark, CA
Register here
Orton Gillingham Trainings
San Francisco
Ron Yoshimoto Orton-Gillingham Training (Basic)
July 17-21
Mercy High School, 3250 19th Ave., San Francisco, CA
Register here
Los Altos
Los Altos Teacher/Tutor OG Training for Dyslexia and Literacy Instruction
Classroom Educator certification course: June 26-30
Associate Level course: June 26-30, and July 31, and August 1-2
Los Altos Christian School, 625 Magdalena Ave., Los Altos, CA
Info and registration
Wilson Language Trainings
Foster City
Fundations (various levels): June 13-16
Just Words Introductory: June 26-27
Wilson Reading System Introductory: July 26-28
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