SLD Center is in Need of Additional Tutors in West Michigan

Candidates

Qualified individuals reside in West Michigan, have a bachelor’s degree (does not have to be in reading or Education) and has the understanding that all learners have different strengths and weaknesses which does not have to limit their opportunities for success.  As a non-profit community service organization, we help students experience success — often for the first time — in their effort to read, write and spell.

Training

Our initial training is a 32-hour course is accredited by the International Multisensory Structured Language Education Council (IMSLEC) and includes an overview of language-based learning disabilities, brain research and processes related to language development, as well as  the Orton-Gillingham approach to successfully teaching reading, writing and spelling.

Lecture, lesson demonstrations and hands-on practice include phonological awareness activities, multisensory techniques, structured language patterns and rules based on the English Language and the Orton-Gillingham approach.

Cost Including Material: $220 Or NO FEE in lieu of 50 hours tutoring as a volunteer for SLD Center (including an internship with a Master Tutor)

How to Help:

An interview is required before course registration. Visit our website for more information or email to info@sldcenter.org.

Serving our Community: A New Partnership Between SLD Center and Let’s Learn

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Items of DYStinction for the 2013 KTLA Silent Auction

Not Yet Registered?

There is still time to register for this year’s Kathryn Timmer Literacy Award Reception. Tickets will be available at the door, but based on current registration, you will be MUCH better off registering ahead: click here for online registration!

Sneak Peek for the Silent Auction

That said, this year’s Auction is filled with DYStinctive items. Enjoy this “Sneak Peek”:

“Electric Violin” by artist Dana Toader 

“Performer with his Violin” by artist Dana Toader 

Click here to see Dana Toader’s 2011 Art Prize entries

 

 

 

On A Whim (imported from India) by artist Dan Shamir

2 VIP two-day passes to the City Lights Music Festival,

a night at the downtown Grand Rapids Courtyard Marriott and

dinner at Yo Chef’s Cafe on Pearl Street.           

2 tickets, including dinner, for Michigan Public Radio’s

David Sedaris live at the DeVos Performance Hall. 

4 hours professional genealogy research!

Firehouse 911: Be part of the team for a day!

OTHER DYSTINCTIVE SPECIALS:

Books for Learning

Tickets: $10

All children deserve the chance to learn to read, write and spell. Purchase an SLD Center Book sign for $10 and share your name as a proud supporter of Reading for All! One winning book will be drawn at random and announced from stage during the evening. Prize includes a Simple Touch Nook, Lyra reading light, matte screen protector and a $5 gift card to Barnes & Noble.

Wine Pull

$20 donation

Each donation allows you the opportunity to directly support struggling readers

and to pull a bottle of wine from the Pull Station!

Unique Items for Live Auction at the Award Reception March 21

Still Time to Register

There is still time to register for this year’s Kathryn Timmer Literacy Award Reception. Tickets will be available at the door, but based on current registration, you will be MUCH better off registering ahead: click here for online registration!

Sneak Peek for Auction

That said, this year’s Auction is filled with unique items. Enjoy this “Sneak Peek”:

Live Auction (7:50 pm)

“A 5 Diamond Experience”

Take pleasure in an amazing dining experience in the comfort of your own home. A cooking class AND food sampling for up to 10 people with Michigan‘s only 5 Diamond Chef, Executive Master Chef Josef Huber!

Home Makeover: Bathroom Edition

All of the basics that you need to remodel one of the most visited rooms in your house: the bathroom. Package includes:

• a white porcelain Right Height toilet by ProFlo with installation
• a custom made granite vanity top and under mount porcelain sink with installation
• fifty (50) square feet of tile with custom installation around a tub/shower unit, backer board, grout
• a gallon of high end bathroom paint

99 Bottles of Beer on the Wall

A VIP Tour and Beer Sampling at Founders Brewing Co. for up to 10 people (all must be over 21 years of age)! Founders Brewing Co. is excited to share their facility with you! Education ambassador, Gabriel Rains, will guide you through both brewhouses—their original 30 barrel system and the 85 barrel Steinecker Combicube B—their cellar, with fermenters and bright tanks of various shapes and sizes; their on-site warehouse; and packaging hall, which includes both a KHS kegging line and a Krones bottling line.

Curb Appeal

Out with the old and in with the new. This package will transform your yard into a magical showpiece by including: one (1) Ornamental Tree, three (3) yards of hardwood bark mulch, one (1) Power Wash of your home, one (1) Black & Decker Grasshog 7.2 Amp High Torque Transmission Dual-Line Trimmer/Edger, a $40 Gift Certificate from Bos Greenhouse & Farms, plus a 2 hour consultation from a Master Gardener.

Table Talk

Experience The Chop House Restaurant as no one can! Start your evening with a Champagne toast for six (6) guests, followed by an exquisite five (5) course dinner and wine pairing meal, served with impeccable service in a refined, elegant setting.

Fun In the Sun

One week (June 14-21, 2013) in a cabin right where you want it to be, in the middle of the action, or as a lazy quiet retreat! Enjoy the amazing view of the beach right outside your window, or take a quick walk to the Lake Michigan shore. Located just 10 minutes from the resort town of Pentwater, MI with shops, artisans, museums, deep lake fishing, golf and dune buggy rides, this home has public access to beach and water access.

Grand Rapids Public Schools Will Receive SLD Center’s 2013 KTLA Award

Specialized Language Development (SLD) Center Announces The 2013 Recipient of the Kathryn Timmer Literacy Award is Grand Rapids Public Schools Award will be accepted by Superintendent Teresa Weatherall Neal   at the Kathryn Timmer Literacy Award Reception Thursday, March 21, 2013 at the Goei Center 6:00 pm-8:30 pm Strolling Dinner and Silent Auction 8:30 pm – 9:15 pm Award Presentation and Live Auction Event will be hosted by Maranda, Wood TV8 to benefit Specialized Language Development Center   Recognizing Grand Rapids Public Schools The longstanding relationship between GRPS and the SLD Center has been instrumental in the advancement of The Center, diversified community outreach and specifically the success of the Language Links program, a community supported one-on-one tutoring based reading intervention for 1st and 2nd grade students. Since 1992, SLD Center and GRPS have partnered through Language Links programs, starting in Campau Park Elementary, Shawnee Park and Henry Elementary and continuing at Campau Park Elementary, Campus Elementary and Harrison Park Elementary. During these years of partnership, GRPS has faced the challenges of most urban districts which have included changes in leaderships, enrollment, funding and programming. During these same years, GRPS has developed into a district that has been tenacious in creating improvements dedicated to the future of the entire Grand Rapids Community. The GRPS District Philosophy is printed throughout their literature: Every child is unique. There is no “one-size-fits-all” education to ensure every child – regardless of age, income, ability or nationality – achieves their academic potential. GRPS is proud to offer the region’s largest and most comprehensive selection of educational choices — so parents and students can choose the best school and education program for academic growth and success. One year ago, in January 2012, Teresa Weatherall Neal was appointed to lead GRPS and that philosophy leapt off the pages of their literature and was put into clear action. The GR Economic Club explained is as follows: Little did the Board of Education, the district and this region know how one leader could unite and align internal and external stakeholders around a bold, visionary Transformation Plan for GRPS through listening, learning and leading for change (Jan. 2013). For almost 40 years, Specialized Language Development (SLD) Center has been a community resource dedicated to unique learners and the governing principle that education must recognize learning differences of all kinds and transform accordingly. Parents and students deserve options and opportunities for all children to succeed. The Kathryn Timmer Literacy Award was created to honor those in our community who work to provide hope, strength, confidence and tools to help those with unique learning styles achieve their full potential. SLD Center is proud to recognize the growth and momentum currently occurring in the Grand Rapids Public School through the leadership of Superintendent Neal, her staff, the Board of Education, teachers and other district employees and their dedication to create a better future for all in the West Michigan Community. About the Award The Kathryn Timmer Literacy Award was created in 2006 to honor those in our community who work to provide hope, strength, confidence and tools to help children and adults with dyslexia, learning challenges or other unique learning styles achieve their full potential. Grand Rapids Public Schools will join the prestigious group of past recipients including: Jon & Mary Ann March The Keller Family Foundation The Steelcase Foundation James & Grace Gunn Zondervan Publishing Amway Meijer Spartan Stores

2013 Kathryn Timmer Literacy Award Reception Honorary Committee Brian and Lynne Allen Commissioner Rosalyn Bliss Tony and Molly Campbell Rick and Valerie DeKam Bing and Jean Goei Jim and Grace Gunn Mayor George and Susan Heartwell Lynn Heemstra Dan and Diane Hickey J. Paul and Melissa Janes Bob and Rosalie Kaser Dan and Laura LaMore John and Sandy Lowery Mike and Kiki Lown Wesley and Lorissa MacAllister Jon and Mary Ann March Greg Meyer Mike and Karen Morris Dr. Janos Nevai and Nanette Clatterbuck Stephanie Newton Dr. Philip and Sara Nowicki Corky and Carol Overmyer Dr. Steven and Jenifer Pastyrnak Stuart and Anne Ray Dr. Michael Ryan John and Prim Sebastian Sharon Smith Will Smith and Dr. Mursulata Muhhamad Matt Szukalowski John J. Timmer Marcia VanderWoude Brian and Erica VanEe Ted Vecchio and Gabriella Minnhaar-Tomatis John and Mari-jo Walsh Roy and Cynthia Welton Jim and Sue Williams

Valentines and Word Study

 

I am a firm believer in celebrating word study. As part of our monthly tutor newsletters, Tutor Notes, I have included a “Genius Parking” section. For February, the task was to send me words that could be made from the word Valentine. I enjoyed the responses so much that I am sharing them here!

Using the Letters in the Word: Valentine

I did not even edit as far as removing duplicates. I have to admit that I enjoyed the variety of styles too much to change them – and it looks like the word “nine” was the most frequent addition. Do you have any that weren’t posted? 

nine

line

veil

neat

Vine, line, nine, lent, tin, van, vent, net, let, lane, vein,

lean

valet
nine
nail

Lent, lint, Val ( girl’s  name) ,  salt, tin, tins,sin, Sal, sat, net

lint, vent, lean, and late.

Vie

Van

Vat

Vane

Veal

Vine

Veil

Vital

Venal

Tin

Tan

Ten

Tea

Tie

Tine

Teen

Tale

Tail

Tile

Teal

Lei

Lea

Lie

Line

Lane

Late

Lean

Lent

Lint

Latin

Linen

Leave

Leaven

Neat

Net

Nit

Nine

Nite (? Spelling but seen often)

Nail

Naïve

Nee

Nat

Entail

Ale

Ant

Anvil

Eat

Eel

Even

Event

Inn

Ate

Invent