Through this course, I deepened my understanding of effective phonics instruction aligned with the Science of Reading. I strengthened my ability to design systematic and explicit phonics lessons, gained a clearer understanding of English orthography, and developed practical strategies I can apply immediately in the classroom. This training enhanced my confidence in identifying the key components of high-quality phonics instruction and ensuring that all learners receive the structured support they need to become proficient, successful readers.

This accredited training deepened my understanding of how to teach reading using the Orton-Gillingham multisensory approach, a structured literacy method supported by the International Dyslexia Association (IDA). Through this course, I learned how to deliver explicit, systematic, and cumulative instruction in phonology, decoding, encoding, and language structure. I strengthened my ability to analyze student errors, plan targeted interventions, and use multisensory techniques to support learners with dyslexia and other reading difficulties. This training equipped me with practical tools to provide highly individualized, evidence-based reading support that helps struggling readers build confidence and foundational literacy skills.

Through this course, I strengthened my understanding of how young children develop as writers and the skills they need to write fluently and confidently. I learned practical, research-based methods for teaching writing in the early grades, including how to model the writing process, scaffold key skills, and create meaningful and engaging writing opportunities. This training equipped me with clear instructional practices that support children in developing strong foundational writing skills and becoming more independent, capable writers.

This professional training equipped me with core behavior-technician skills grounded in Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA). I developed competency in understanding and supporting behaviors through evidence-based strategies, including identifying the functions of behavior, implementing proactive and preventative interventions, and promoting positive behavior change in a structured, compassionate way. I gained hands-on knowledge in reinforcement systems, shaping, prompting and fading procedures, data collection methods, and analyzing behavior patterns to inform next steps. The course strengthened my ability to create supportive learning environments, respond confidently to challenging behaviors, and use ABA-based strategies to build communication, social, and self-management skills. This training enhanced my capacity to work effectively with children who need clear structure, consistency, and emotionally safe guidance. It supports my practice as an educator by helping me foster calm, predictable routines and individualized behavior-support approaches that promote confidence, independence, and meaningful progress.