Training Packages for The Literacy Center
PreK, K-2, Grade K, Grade 1+ Editions

Included with the shipment of each Literacy Center from LeapFrog SchoolHouse are a complete Curriculum Manual and LeapMat Activity Guide. Operating instructions for each of the three components (LeapMat, LeapDesk and LeapPad) are also included. In addition to these manuals, several Workshop and Professional Staff Development options are available to meet any additional training needs. Below are the descriptions of each.

Language to Reading: Staff Development Workshop

• Full Day (8:30 — 3:00pm)
• Travel expenses may be additional based on location
• “Keynote Speaker” level of presenter
• Introductory video that introduces the rationale of the program, curriculum, and technology, and demonstrates use in the classroom
• Includes implementation guide for each attendee
• Includes both lecture style and hands-on learning
• Objectives include understanding the role of language to learning to read and incorporating The Literacy Center into the current curriculum
• Maximum of 50 attendees

Overview: This full day seminar is appropriate for administrators, reading specialists and teachers who want to learn about the most current reading research, are targeting reading as part of a school-wide or district-wide initiative and who are interested in combining these academic objectives with a hands-on workshop with The Literacy Center. The presenter is fluent in current research, early reading skills imperative to becoming a successful reader as well as strategies that work in the classroom.

The Literacy Center Workshop

• Full-day workshop
• Travel expenses may be additional based on location
• Professional trainer Introductory Video
• Includes implementation guide for each attendee
• Includes half-day literacy training and hands-on workshop
• Includes a curriculum integration component
• Maximum of 35 attendees

Overview: This full day seminar is appropriate for administrators, reading specialists and teachers who want to learn how early language skills are critical to reading success. This seminar will focus on the specific skills included in LFSH programs and on their integration into the current classroom curriculum. The hands-on workshop segment is designed to build teacher confidence in using both the lessons and the electronic components.

Note: this training is included on all purchases of $40,000+

The Literacy Center Workshop

• Half-day workshop
• Travel expenses may be additional based on location
• Professional trainer
• Introductory video
• Includes implementation guide for each attendee
• Includes both literacy overview and hands-on learning with the curriculum and technology components
• Includes a curriculum integration session
• Maximum of 35 attendees

Overview: This half-day seminar is appropriate for teachers who will be introducing The Literacy Center into their curriculum. This seminar will focus on the skills taught in the LC program and the practical integration and management of the materials in the classroom. Teachers will learn how the assessment, both formal and informal, makes the program more effective in lesson planning and individualizing student instruction.

Note: This training is included on all Purchases of $20,000+

Train the Trainer: Implementation Course for Facilitators

• Half-day launch workshop for school site coordinators
• Half-day evaluation workshop
• Three-month calendar of activities and support
• Travel expenses may be extra based on location
• Professional trainer
• Introductory video provided for each attendee
• Includes Implementation Guides for each attendee
• Includes LFSH ‘Training Kit’ guide for each attendee
• Includes reproducible planning worksheets
• Teacher Mentor Program available for three months
• Maximum of 30 attendees

Overview: This workshop series (2 half-day) is appropriate for facilitators, site coordinators, administrators or teachers designated as trainers for introducing The Literacy Center to their school or district. The focus of the initial workshop is to provide a guided approach to learning the program themselves, introducing the program to staff, organizing curriculum integration with current instruction and monitoring objectives. The second workshop is focused on evaluating both the staff and student progress and preparing for further implementations.

Train the Trainer: Course for Facilitators (no On-Site workshop)

• Introductory video
• Includes “Training Kit” Guide for facilitator
• Includes Implementation Guides for staff (30)
• Includes reproducible planning worksheets
• Teacher Mentor Program available for 6 weeks
• Includes 3 month calendar of suggested timelines, activities

Additional service available to support implementation:

Installation: Classroom Support

• Half-day or Full-day available as needed
• Single or multiple sites per district
• Installation includes:
• un-packing and checking shipment
• installing batteries in all equipment
• locating equipment within the classroom
• demonstrating the operation of each electronic component
  

Call 1-800- 883-7340 for pricing and details