Focuses on the principles and fundamentals of the Orton-Gillingham Approach
Lectures
Our Lectures series offers an invaluable opportunity to learn from leading experts in literacy, language development, and educational psychology.
Co-hosted by The Schenck School and ReadSource, these sessions cover essential topics such as the science of reading, structured literacy, cultural dialect's role in learning, and early identification of reading challenges. Through presentations by renowned professionals like Dr. Margie Gillis, Dr. Tiffany Hogan, and Dr. Julie Washington, educators, parents, and advocates gain insights into the latest research and practical strategies to support learners with reading difficulties. Our lectures not only deepen understanding but also empower the community to make a meaningful impact in the lives of students.
![Margie B. Gillis, Ed.D]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1728067395/schenck/ok2xzlwymavcwawyavre/56.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1728067395/schenck/ok2xzlwymavcwawyavre/56.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1728067395/schenck/ok2xzlwymavcwawyavre/56.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1728067395/schenck/ok2xzlwymavcwawyavre/56.png","width":1200}])
The Schenck School and ReadSource hosted a presentation by Dr. Margie Gillis, CALT, a literacy expert and founder of Literacy How, Inc., who discussed structured literacy and its role in enhancing reading and writing through explicit, systematic instruction in oral language skills.
![Julie Washington, Ph.D.]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1728067378/schenck/esexgqpyzlcbwwzypre0/57.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1728067378/schenck/esexgqpyzlcbwwzypre0/57.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1728067378/schenck/esexgqpyzlcbwwzypre0/57.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1728067378/schenck/esexgqpyzlcbwwzypre0/57.png","width":1200}])
The Schenck School and ReadSource co-hosted an informative presentation with noted Speech-Language Pathologist and Fellow of the American Speech Language Hearing Association: Dr. Julie Washington.
![Tiffany Hogan, Ph.D.]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1728067361/schenck/eubm3oafpov33vpnpifz/58.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1728067361/schenck/eubm3oafpov33vpnpifz/58.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1728067361/schenck/eubm3oafpov33vpnpifz/58.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1728067361/schenck/eubm3oafpov33vpnpifz/58.png","width":1200}])
The Schenck School and ReadSource hosted a presentation by Dr. Tiffany Hogan, an expert in developmental language and literacy, who discussed her research on the language basis of dyslexia and shared insights into supporting students with reading difficulties through language-based interventions.
![Writing and Content Unite: Creating Expository Writing Units presented by Laura Dreyer, M.S.]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1728067344/schenck/cq39ayhrw6kdeqcrrbsg/59.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1728067344/schenck/cq39ayhrw6kdeqcrrbsg/59.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1728067344/schenck/cq39ayhrw6kdeqcrrbsg/59.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1728067344/schenck/cq39ayhrw6kdeqcrrbsg/59.png","width":1200}])
In the IDA-GA Spotlight on Structured Literacy Webinar Series, Laura Dreyer, M.S., from The Schenck School, showcased strategies for integrating content and writing instruction, guiding participants on creating adaptable expository writing units for diverse learners.
![Fumiko Hoeft, M.D., Ph.D. & Margie Gillis, Ed.D.: The Neuroscience of Early Identification & Intervention]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1728067482/schenck/tvp5zjc1ddvyp8ggrweo/ResourceBoardTiles15.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1728067482/schenck/tvp5zjc1ddvyp8ggrweo/ResourceBoardTiles15.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1728067482/schenck/tvp5zjc1ddvyp8ggrweo/ResourceBoardTiles15.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1728067482/schenck/tvp5zjc1ddvyp8ggrweo/ResourceBoardTiles15.png","width":1200}])
The Schenck School hosted a webinar in collaboration with ReadSource, IDA-GA, BrainLENS, Literacy How, and The Georgia Department of Education. In this webinar, Drs. Fumiko Hoeft and Margie Gillis discuss recent findings in education, psychology, genetics, and neuroscience that underscore the importance of early identification and instruction for young children.
![Dr. Bradley Witzel]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1732044585/schenck/rwovlyuulb1tvtuvycip/BradWitzel.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1732044585/schenck/rwovlyuulb1tvtuvycip/BradWitzel.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1732044585/schenck/rwovlyuulb1tvtuvycip/BradWitzel.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1732044585/schenck/rwovlyuulb1tvtuvycip/BradWitzel.png","width":1200}])
The Schenck School and ReadSource hosted a presentation by Dr. Brad Witzel, an expert in mathematics education, who shared strategies for supporting children’s math performance through practical, research-based methods to enhance understanding and problem-solving skills.