Accomplishing Our Mission
2021 Accomplishments
Exhibitor at the 2020 WI State Education Convention
Most events are archived on the SoR - What I Should Have Learning in College YouTube Channel
Conquering Dyslexia Book Study 4-part series
Reading Simplified 2-part series
Silver Moon Spelling 2-part series
Keys to Literacy 6-part training
Literacy Training Options with Dr. Stollar
Science of Reading Roundtable Discussion
Nancy Hennessy Comprehension Blueprint
Leveling the Playing Field with Julie Bertran
Orton-Gillingham Lessons Workshop with Jennifer Cerra
Denise Eide Logic of English 6-Part Series
Introduction to the Foundations Reading Skills Tool (FRST) by DPI
Interview with Dr. Mark Seidenberg
Differentiated Instruction with Dr. Sharon Walpole 6-part book study series
Shifting the Balance book review 3-part series with Dr. Jan Burkins and Kari Yates
Early Bird Screener Workshop
Partnered with AIM Institute for Research and Development/30 recipients of free training for Pathways to Proficient Reading
Sounding Out Sight Words with Denise Eide
Kendore Boot Camp 4-part Series
Evidenced Based Literacy Instruction (EBLI) 3 part Series
Tools 4 Reading 4-part series on Sound Walls
Sasha Borenstein’s How to Teach Reading and Spelling Workshop
Learning Ally Presentation
Randall Klein Early Reading 4-part series
Susan Hall - Using MTSS Literacy Assessment Data for Starting Strong in the New School Year
Judi Dodson 3 part series Instruction that Can Change the Brain
Coffee Chat with Don Winn- Raising a Child with Dyslexia; What Every Parent Needs to Know
Leveled Readers and Decodable Readers with Linda Ferral and Michael Hunter of Readsters
Speech to Print with Jan Wasowicz 2-part series
High Frequency Words: What, Why, How...as it pertain to the Science of Reading Dr. Katie Pace Miles
2020 Accomplishments
Equipped for Reading Success by D. Kilpatrick 8-part book study series
Fundamentals of Literacy Instruction and Assessment Hall/Hougan 10-part book study series
Phonics and Spelling Through Phoneme Grapheme Mapping webinar K. Grace book review
2004 - 2019
Beginning and Advanced Level Training
Nearly 250 tutors have been trained in Beginning or Advanced level trainings
46 tutors have received advanced level training as a result
Hundreds of students have received either classroom-based or one-on-one tutoring
Area Workshops and Presentations
American Association of University Women
Library workshops in Eagle River, Minocqua, Rhinelander, Tomahawk
Headwaters Reading Council
Institute for Learning in Retirement
International Literacy Day Minocqua Library
Kiwanis of Rhinelander
Lac du Flambeau Improvement Association
Lakeland Area Kiwanis
Lioness Club, Manitowish Waters
Marshfield Neuropsychology/Language Pathology Faculty
Minocqua Rotary
Northland Pines School District
Oneida Tavern League
Retired Teachers Association
Rhinelander Library – Ready. Set. Read. Presentation
Rhinelander Rotary
Rhinelander Women’s Club
Rhinelander, Tomahawk Library
Terri’s Tree House
Weasels
Fundraising (Donations and Grants)
2018 $1,896 Donations from various community organizations
2017 $5,500 from various community organizations
2010 $3,440 Donations from various community organizations
2009 $7,410 Grants from Wisconsin Technical College, Community Mental Health Foundation and others:
2008 $5405 plus grant from Wisconsin Technical College
2007 $2,167 plus grant from Wisconsin Technical College
2005 $1,195
Campanile Center for the Arts, Minocqua
State Recognition
Wisconsin Literacy, Inc. Honorable Mention for Literacy Advocate of the Year 2010
Wisconsin Branch of the International Dyslexia Association
Outstanding Educator Award
Outstanding Tutor and Tutee Awards, 2008
Wisconsin Literacy, Inc. Honorable Mention for Outstanding Adult Tutee 2008
WI American Association of University Women Best Practice Award 2006, 2007