In Person
Length: 3 hours
Format: Live in-person
Capacity: Up to 75 people
Price: Contact us
Webinars
Length: 75-90 minutes
Format: Live online
Capacity: Up to 500 people
Price: starting at $750 for 50 attendees
On Demand
Length: 1 Hour
Format: Self-paced online
Capacity: Unlimited
Price: $29 per person
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Training Overview
Our professional learning opportunities provide support for implementation of the phonemic awareness lessons in a classroom setting. They also give teachers and staff a common language around the lessons, fidelity of implementation with the phonemic awareness skills, and consistency of instruction among classrooms. Our PD team has extensive experience with the curriculum, and consists of trained teachers and Reading Specialists who have a passion for teaching reading.
Our Specialists
Alisa VanHekken
Alisa is an experienced teacher and Reading Specialist. Alisa taught Kindergarten, 1st grade, and provided reading support services as a Reading Specialist. She holds a master’s degree is Reading and Literacy, along with an ESL endorsement and an administrative endorsement. Alisa was trained in the phonemic awareness curriculum by Dr. Heggerty himself, and worked closely with him for over six years. Alisa began working at Literacy Resources, LLC in 2013 and serves as the Director of Consulting Services.
Marjorie Bottari
Marjorie is an experienced teacher, Reading Specialist, Reading Coach, and Elementary Administrator. She has had the opportunity to work with a variety of grade levels, ranging from Pre‑K–8. Marjorie has earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Elementary Education from Elmhurst College, a Master’s Degree as a Reading Specialist from DePaul University and a Master’s in Educational Leadership and Administration from Benedictine University. Marjorie had an opportunity to work with and learn from Dr. Michael Heggerty, who served as her mentor when receiving her administrative degree.
Erica Suarez
Erica is an experienced teacher and Instructional Literacy Coach. She has had the opportunity to work with a variety of grade levels ranging from K-5, teaching in Mexico and the United States. Erica has earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Elementary Education with a Spanish major from Western Washington University, a Master’s degree in Bilingual Education from the American College of Education, and a Master’s degree in Literacy from Judson University. Erica is passionate about dual language education and believes in providing all students with the early foundational literacy skills that they need to be successful.
Upcoming Webinars
Introduction to Heggerty Phonemic Awareness for Individual Educators and Parents
This live webinar training will focus on the published phonemic awareness curriculum written by Dr. Michael Heggerty. During the 60-minute webinar, we will provide a concise explanation defining phonemic awareness, why it is important, and participants will be provided with a brief explanation of the skills that are included in each lesson. Participants will have the opportunity to submit questions both before and during the webinar, which the presenter will pause to answer openly at various points.
Wednesday, July 22, 2020
4:30 PM (US Central Standard Time)
Oh my God, it was the best PD we've ever had! All the teachers were complimenting me afterward, which doesn't always happen. The trainer was marvelous and the teachers were really engaged.
Matanuska-Susitna Borough School District,
Alaska
The support that you get from Alisa and Marjorie is excellent. They understand reading very well, and they have mastered this part of literacy. They make it very accessible.
School District of Philadelphia