Virtual and In-person 1-2 Day Workshops

Virtual - July 12, 8 AM EST
In-Person - Suffolk, VA • July 20, 8 AM EST

The Rx for Discovery Reading: Fundamentals workshop trains pre-K through third-grade educators in the science of reading and structured literacy practices. It covers essential skills like phonology, fluency, morphology, and comprehension, with strategies for multilingual learners. Educators will learn an evidence-based, mediated learning approach to teaching foundational reading skills.

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Virtual - June 27, 8 AM EST
In-Person - Suffolk, VA • July 20, 8 AM EST

The Rx for Discovery Reading: Standard training takes the five essential components of reading – phonemic awareness, phonics, fluency, vocabulary and reading comprehension – and systematically teaches NILD educational therapists and classroom educators how to use the NILD materials and methodology to develop these components.

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Virtual - June 22, 8 AM EST
Virtual - July 27, 8 AM EST

Rx for Discovery Writing: Standard is a lecture and laboratory workshop designed to train teachers to provide targeted written language intervention in groups. This program is ideal for students in grades 4-12 whose writing skills are below expected standards. It focuses on strengthening grammar, mechanics, vocabulary, sentence structure, and the overall writing process.

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Virtual - June 15, 8 AM EST
Virtual - July 20, 8 AM EST

The Rx for Discovery Writing: Fundamentals workshop trains pre-K through third-grade educators in the neuroscience of handwriting development. It emphasizes multi-modal instructional practices that support handwriting and writing success for all learners. Educators will explore the link between handwriting, reading, and spelling, using a mediated learning approach. Key topics include graphomotor skills, orthographic processing, language, and writing traits.

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In-Person - Suffolk, VA • July 14-15, 8 AM EST
Virtual - July 25-26, 8 AM EST

Research supports a preventive approach to address potential learning challenges. NILD's SEARCH & TEACH workshop empowers educators to assess and intervene with K-2 students, reducing the risk of future learning difficulties. This program offers early identification and intervention strategies to help young learners succeed before they experience the frustration of failure.

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In-Person - Suffolk, VA • July 12-13, 8 AM EST

Have you ever wondered if the power of NILD educational therapy could be multiplied? NILD Group Educational Therapy™, GET, is an effective way to harness the dynamic of one-on-one and multiply the effectiveness through group intervention.

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Virtual - June 21, 8 AM EST
Virtual - July 12, 8 AM PST
Virtual - Aug 1, 8 AM EST

This is a lecture and laboratory course designed to train teachers to provide mathematical intervention in a group setting. Rx 4 Discovery Math I is specifically intended for students in grades K-5 who would benefit from early intervention or whose basic math skills are below expected standards as determined by a local educational agency.

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Virtual - June 27, 8 AM EST
Virtual - July 20, 8 AM PST

This lecture and laboratory course trains educators to provide intensive, small-group math intervention for grades 6-8. Rx 4 Discovery Math II emphasizes self-regulated learning, problem-solving, mathematical fluency, collaboration, metacognition, and non-cognitive factors for student success. Educators will learn to create classroom environments that foster student self-regulation and confidence in mathematics.

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Virtual - July 19, 8 AM CST

The GeoClock Fundamentals workshop strengthens math concepts for K-2 students through hands-on activities and research-backed insights. Participants will learn how temporal and spatial orientation impact math learning and discover how the GeoClock educational tool supports skill development and creative thinking. This workshop includes dedicated practice time for designing GeoClock-based lessons to use in educational therapy settings.

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Virtual - June 1, 8 AM MST

Many students struggle academically and behaviorally due to underdeveloped Executive Function (EF) skills. This impacts their focus, organization, and emotional regulation. Successful completion of this workshop will enable participants to identify, assess, and coach student needs in the process of executive functioning development. By building EF strategies into daily routines, educators create a more effective learning environment while boosting student outcomes. This approach not only improves academics but also fosters essential skills for lifelong success.

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Virtual - July 19, 8 AM CST

Sound boxes, word sums, lexical matrices, and etymology activities are key tools to help students make sense of spelling. The knowledge, content, and tools learned in this workshop are an excellent addition for educational therapists who provide Rx for Discovery Reading and/or Writing. Educational therapists can also learn new ways to incorporate building students' spelling abilities through meaning using NILD techniques and materials. 

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