The CAIU Reading Consultants assist and provide support to reading teams, teachers, parents and administrators in acquiring the essential information needed to develop and implement comprehensive, balanced reading programs to students. The Capital Area Intermediate Unit staff provide specific training and ongoing consultation in balanced literacy reading programs, assessment procedures, instructional strategies, and diagnosis of reading difficulties.
The CAIU Reading Consultant can provide:
- Information on effective practices in balanced literacy programs to support the statewide initiative that all children will read by grade three
- Consultation in the development of school-based teams to support literacy programs in their schools.
- Training, support, and on-going consultation in assessment procedures and instructional strategies.
- Consultation in providing strategies for promoting home-school partnerships.
- Consultation and on-going support in assessing and implementing direct instruction to adolescents who may benefit from intensive, multi-sensory reading programs.
- Training and consultation in the "missing pieces" of reading instruction which include phonological awareness, the alphabetic principle, and automaticity with the code.
- Assistance in developing and implementing reading curriculum.
- Consultation and assistance in selecting appropriate methods, resources, and materials for reading.
Wilson Reading System
The Capital Area Intermediate Unit has on staff a Wilson Level 2 In-District Trainer. This trainer provides professional development in the Wilson Reading System for the districts within the CAIU region. The CAIU conducts Wilson professional development programs according to Wilson Language Training standards and requirements.
Training is provided in the Fundations Program which is an early intervention and prevention model of Wilson language basics for K – 3. Also, training is provided in the Wilson Reading System for grades 4 to adult. This training includes the Wilson 2-day Overview Workshop and support to teachers using the Wilson Level 1 on-line training.
These training sessions are offered throughout the school year and during the summer months. Follow-up consultation and e-mail support are provided as well as demonstration lessons and short-term material loans. PA Act 48 credits or college credits are available.
For a list of upcoming training seminars please check the Staff Development Workshops under the 48 CARATS button on the CAIU website.
The Wilson Reading System is taught in a 1:1 tutorial or small group class setting. This focused instruction is intended to benefit students who have been identified with a reading disability or those who are having reading deficits in word attack, letter-work identification and spelling skills.
For answers to your questions please call Larry Hoffman CAIU Educational Consultant/Wilson Level 2 Trainer. Additional information can be obtained at Wilsonlanguage.com
Reading Support Program Profile