SB 1003 Dyslexia Related Teacher Training-final | Page 6

The Reading Brain: Connecting Speech to Print
Oral language is the foundation of written language. To
understand the reading brain, we must rst understand
oral language processing and the factors that
contribute to skilled reading.
LEARNING OUTCOMES (HIGHLIGHTS):
Ÿ Explain the domains of language and their importance to procient
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reading and writing.
Explain a scientically valid model of the language processes underlying
reading and writing.
Identify and explain major research ndings regarding the contribution of
environmental factors to literacy outcomes.
Match examples of student responses and learning behavior to phases in
language and literacy development.
Explain how a weakness in each component skill of oral language,
reading, and writing may affect other related skills and processes across
time.
Identify the most salient instructional needs of students who are at
different points of reading and writing development.
Using case study, explain why a student is/is not meeting goals and
expectations in reading or writing for his or her age/grade.
For a complete list of outcomes and standards for this workshop, click here.