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September, 2010

Below are comments from a recent group of teachers after they completed a 5-day training course in our unique neurodevelopmental method for improving phonological processing, reading, spelling and speech. Our approach has been proven to be effective via government funded research (NIH/NICHD), published in professional journals. Our teacher training programs successfully empower educators to bring scientificly proven methods into their classroom instruction.

“This is absolutely marvelous! I only wish that I had had this training so much earlier in my career. What a difference it would have made.” (Kindergarten teacher – 32 years of experience)

“I was highly impressed with the presenters’ enthusiasm and patience!” (Kindergarten teacher – 13 years of experience)

“This training will be so helpful for our Kindergarten students. I am so excited to have this knowledge! I am eager to use it.” (Kindergarten teacher – 30 years of experience)

“FABULOUS!” (Kindergarten teacher – 18 years of experience)

What part of the presentation was most valuable?
“The explicit instruction on how we should move our mouths, hands, lips, tongue, and teeth to model letter sounds for our students, so they can make a better [neural] connection – map & eventually become great readers.” (Kindergarten teacher – 25 years of experience)

“This is an excellent training experience!” (Kindergarten to grade 2 teacher; 17 years of experience)

“This was a very intense training that was presented so well. Melissa and Amy were both great presenters. I have learned so much! Thanks!” (Kindergarten teacher – 17 years of experience)

What part of the presentation did you find most valuable?  
“The brain presentation – helps to know what parts of our students’ brains we are targeting. The hands on experience was so valuable.” (teaches grades 3 to 5 – 5 years of experience)

“The training was very enjoyable. Thank you for your patience with the group. All info was very valuable.” (Kindergarten teacher – 26 years of experience)

“Very good trainer. Loved the way you read body language and was able to bring students back in when “side bars” came up. Made us all feel comfortable when we were “wrong”! Made us find the answer with clues.”(Kindergarten teacher)