Training

Since our founding in 2002, we have trained thousands of educators to teach the Kendore Learning way. Our most popular workshops are described below. If you are interested in a course that is not currently available, let us know. We would be happy to talk to you about setting up a new workshop or coming to you for onsite training. We provide training nationwide. Just ask!

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Kendore Kingdom Reading and Spelling Curriculum

The Kendore Kingdom is a structured literacy, speech to print, K-2 + remediation curriculum that takes students systematically through reading concepts from fundamentals to advanced comprehension. Designed to teach all requisite reading skills, our engaging, multisensory format is both fun and memorable.

Teachers will learn the skills necessary to teach:

  • Phonemic awareness
  • The alphabetic principle (phonics)
  • Vocabulary
  • Fluency
  • Comprehension
  • Spelling

Teachers and students become involved in a process of learning in a fun, yet cognitive way that retrains the brain and lasts a lifetime. Kendore teachers receive comprehensive training and materials, making it easy to implement the curriculum and monitor student progress. The Kendore Kingdom workshop includes Multisensory Spelling (described below).

When used for upper-grade remediation, the Kendore Kingdom is known as Kendore Keystone. Kendore Keystone teachers take Kendore Kingdom training, but are given instruction on differentiating for upper-grade remediation.

Two Kendore Kingdom workshops are available:

  • Part 1 provides the training and materials educators need to begin teaching the Kendore Kingdom/Kendore Keystone
  • Part 2 gives teachers who have taken Part 1 the opportunity to dive deeper into the curriculum and focuses upon assessment and comprehension.

Kendore Teacher Certification

Kendore-trained teachers are offered the opportunity to become Kendore Certified Multisensory Structured Language Teachers. Kendore Certified Teachers develop a depth and breadth of knowledge that enhances their classroom work and allows them to achieve mastery. The Kendore Certification process is rigorous (taking approximately two years), and includes the following:

  • Completion of Kendore Kingdom Part 1 and Part 2 workshops
  • Completion of Kendore Word Play workshop
  • Passing of final course exam with a 90% or better
  • Extensive hours of practicum work
  • Observations by Kendore Instructors (including detailed feedback sessions)
  • Lesson plan development and implementation
  • Extensive independent reading and research

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Kendore Word Play Multisensory Vocabulary/Morphology

Kendore Learning’s Kendore Word Play Vocabulary workshop provides a clear and effective methodology for teaching vocabulary. Participants discover ways to incorporate vocabulary activities across the curriculum and explore how to teach morphology as a way to unlock the meaning of thousands of words. Teachers receive lessons and materials to implement instruction in the classroom. Kendore Word Play is lively and engaging and supports multisensory teaching methods. Appropriate for grades 2-8.

Kendore Kingdom Suite of Classes

If you’re looking for bite-sized workshop options, we offer a suite of classes to cover all of the Structured Literacy Knowledge and Practice Standards in smaller chunks. The content and activities covered fall under the umbrella of the Kendore Kingdom, our IDA and IMSLEC-accredited program. Attend our workshops and earn CEs.

  • Discover High-Frequency Words
  • Assessment and Language Comprehension
  • Morphology In the Lower Grades
  • The Hidden Meaning of Silent Letters
  • Take Your Sound Wall to the Next Level
  • All About Schwa
  • Discovering the Power of Consonant Blends
  • Fine-Tuning Fluency
  • Why Is Spelling Difficult for Kids
  • Science of Reading (SoR) Centers
  • and MORE!

Writing

Kendore Learning Writing Workshops for TeachersThis hands-on workshop explores useful strategies for developing students’ writing skills. Topics include idea generation, grammar and sentence structure as it applies to developing student writing, paragraph and essay development, and proofreading and revising techniques. This structured, sequential approach to developing students’ writing skills is beneficial for teachers of writing in all disciplines. Participants practice with the various teaching strategies introduced and learn techniques they can apply the very next day in their classrooms.

Dyslexia Assessment 101

Teaching conducting reading and dyslexia assessment.This one day workshop provides an overview of the characteristics of dyslexia and how to help students before they fail. Participants will receive:

  • Hands-on Assessment Training
  • Intervention Strategies and Accommodations
  • Data Collection and Graphing Instruction

Dyslexia Simulation

Kendore Learning Dylsexia Simulation helps teachers understand what it's like to struggle to read.What if you could get inside the brain of a child who struggles to read and write? How would it feel to understand first-hand the child’s frustration?  What if you could learn real strategies to help you address not only their frustrations but your own? During this one-day workshop, we bring to light the difficulties that students face when reading and writing does not come naturally. This eye-opening, hands-on workshop is guaranteed to produce many “ah-ha moments” for participants, who will leave with proven strategies for helping dyslexic students as well as typical learners.