Spring Learn to Read Together Syllabus 2023-2024.pdf

Learn to Read Together

A Connecting Waters Charter Schools’ Reading Instructional
Support Class with Parent Educator and Student

Class Information:

2329V All Schools Online Tuesdays 9:00 - 10:30 am
Instructor: Mary Toews, Education Specialist

mtoews@cwcharter.org
209-535-0111

Objective: To provide instructional coaching, modeling, and direct teaching to parent
educators and students in Kindergarten through 2nd grade using a multi-sensory,
research-proven reading program.
Overview: In this unique class, parent educators join their students to learn best
practices in teaching beginning reading from a credentialed teacher. The instructors
will model lessons and shared reading experiences, discuss helpful instructional tips,
and allow time to provide additional support for parent educators.
Curriculum: All About Reading from All About Learning Press Company.
Parent Educators will be directed to a Placement Test to determine the level of their
student; Pre Reading Level, Level 1 or Level 2.

Technology Requirements: For the online classes, students must have reliable
Internet access.
Parent Educator Responsibilities:
● Attend all classes with your student and complete the weekly homework as
assigned in the Pacing Guide
● Read the class syllabus for reference during ES meetings
● Check out required materials from resource centers or request a Purchase Order
● Email the instructor if your child will be absent

Student Responsibilities:
● Attend weekly online classes or in-person classes– on time.
● Complete weekly homework as assigned in the Pacing Guide
● Come to class prepared to participate and to learn to read
ES Responsibilities:
● Sign up students for the class
● Check student’s work at each Learning Record meeting
● Support the parent with any questions about Canvas; how to navigate, enter
class, and locate important information on class Canvas page
● Contact the instructor if clarification is needed regarding class required materials
Instructor Responsibilities:
● Will hold class 1 day per week
● Model lessons in class
● Assign weekly homework
● Answer any questions from the student or parent educator
● Respond within 24 hours to phone calls/emails

Follow the links to access and read the CW Code of Conduct Policy, Bullying, Plagiarism &
Truancy policies. (Bullying is towards the end of the list) School Policies. CWCS provides their
teachers annual online training modules on Bully Prevention and Awareness.
CW Truancy Policy link:
https://www.connectingwaters.org/truancypolicy
*PLEASE NOTE: Assignments are subject to change. The pacing and assignments of this
course will greatly depend on students’ needs as it is a personalized instructional
program. For Canvas class, please refer to the homepage each week for up-to-date and
detailed assignments.

Course Outcomes: Parents will learn strategies to teach their children how to read
using lessons focused on phonemic awareness, phonics, fluency, and comprehension.
Students will learn these foundational skills with their parents after instructor modeling.
Guided by the Early Literacy Benchmarks, parents will also learn about how to assess
their child’s progress and how to support students in developing a strong foundation in
early literacy.

Pacing Guide: *PLEASE NOTE: Assignments are subject to change. The pacing and
assignments of this course will greatly depend on students’ needs as it is a personalized
instructional program. For Canvas class, please refer to the homepage each week for
up-to-date and detailed assignments.

Semester 2