T.A.G. the

Science of Reading

T.A.G. the Science of Reading

ScholarSkills offers professional development that shows educators how to use multisensory learning to get students excited about the science of reading through effective, active engagement. T.A.G. can be implemented in Phys Ed classes. We offer PD for P.E. instructors.

The Academic Gym (T.A.G.) K-5

The Academic Gym is a vital component of our multisensory training in the science of reading. TAG is visual, interactive, tactile, active learning, and can be incorporated in the phonological, morphological, and syntactical aspects of the science of reading. T.A.G. makes learning a treat by getting kids to think on their feet.

The Academic Gym Logo: Where learning fitness and  fun are one

We combine phonics, fitness, and fun to accelerate early reading skills.

Teaching ELA in an Exciting Way

Results

Active Learning Engages, Excites, and Educates

Professional development for The Academic Gym consists of the following:

Educators will learn the following:

  • The scientific theory behind movement-based or kinesthetic learning

  • How to use TAG to inspire students to learn about the science of reading

  • How to incorporate TAG into each aspect of the science of reading

  • How to implement TAG into the classroom, or P.E. sessions, or as an after-school enrichment program

How long is this training?

  • 18 hours

Our Science of Reading Training Courses

Sound Foundations:

Applying phonological theory to practice

This course is for:

  • General, ENL, and special education teachers grades pre-k to grade 5.

  • This course is also useful for remediation for grades 6-12.

  • This course is for all educators seeking a greater understanding of orthographic mapping, phonemic awareness, and phonological awareness, and how to apply those theories to practice within the classroom.

Length of training:

  • 30 hours

The course is offered:

  • In-person

  • Live-virtual

Morphology:

Analytical vocabulary for reading comprehension

This course is for:

  • General, ENL, and special education teachers grades k to grade 5.

  • Educators will use this course to help students develop robust vocabulary skills as a foundation for reading comprehension.

  • Educators can also use this course to remediate students who did not get this essential knowledge in earlier grades.

Length of training:

  • 30 hours

The course is offered:

  • In-person

  • Live-virtual

Syntactic Analysis:

Analytical grammar for reading comprehension and writing

This course is for:

  • General, ENL, and special education teachers grades k to grade 5.

  • Educators will use this course to help students develop sentence analysis skills as a foundation for sentence comprehension and construction.

  • Educators can also use this course to remediate students who did not get this essential knowledge in earlier grades.

Length of training:

  • 30 hours

The course is offered:

  • In-person

  • Live-virtual

Professional development for S.M.A.R.T. implementation

We show educators how to use our ScholarSkills Multisensory Academy for Reading Teachers (S.M.A.R.T.) to offer instruction, motivate students, and assess student progress.

How long is this training?

18 hours

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