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Teachers leave Debbie’s training sessions knowing
they’ve been given practical and imaginative tools that will build capable,
confident readers. “Better than Christmas!” more than one has said, referring to
the wealth of ideas, techniques and materials gained. Many teachers report
immediate and exciting results in their classrooms -- they speak of renewed
energy and an eagerness to come back for more. Other teachers comment that
Debbie’s thorough modeling of techniques gives them the practical how-to they
need most of all. And Debbie’s ability to provide specific, focused direction
for working with second language learners has been a particular plus for many
teachers and districts. School districts whose teachers have attended Debbie’s
courses and implemented the methods she presents have experienced significant
positive impacts on student achievement.
Debbie has a passion for the discovery of new
ideas and possibilities in literacy. In the best tradition of education, she
imparts not only valuable teaching philosophy and useful tools, but the vision
and can-do confidence that genuinely empower teachers and students to make bold
strides toward literacy excellence.
Click the links on this site to learn more about
Debbie’s professional background, the courses she offers, and trainings that are
currently scheduled. Don’t miss the comments from teachers who’ve attended
Debbie’s training sessions and the wealth of possibilities available through the
“Internet Literacy Resources” link.
You can email Debbie by clicking on the “Contact
Debbie” link. Her telephone number and address are also listed there.
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Every child a successful reader! Every
child mastering literacy skills! It's the goal of every school district
and every committed teacher. Debbie Arechiga has helped many teachers and
schools come closer to realizing this goal. A literacy staff developer of
proven effectiveness, Debbie can help your school achieve real literacy progress
too. |
Debbie Arechiga...
►A Literacy Staff Developer in
school districts since 1999.
►Trained hundreds of
teachers in a variety of literacy programs.
►Endorsed National
Trainer for the Four Blocks Literacy model (Cunningham & Hall – 1990).
►“Tools for
Literacy” -- three intensive literacy trainings based on the five elements
recognized by the National Reading Panel: phonemic awareness, phonics
instruction, fluency, vocabulary and comprehension.
►Customized
professional development based on the needs of a school district.
►Excels
in modeling best practices and coaching teachers. Works with teachers hands-on
in the classroom.
►Worked extensively
with second language learners and the best practices for promoting their
literacy.
►13 years of classroom
teaching (kindergarten, 1st grade, 2nd grade).
►Presenter at
several national literacy conferences. |
