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introductory swi class offerings

Structured Word Inquiry (SWI) Introductory Class   
  • ​Learn how to teach your students reading and spelling skills through morphology (meaning and structure), etymology (history of the base word) and phonology (sound).  
  • Teach your students spelling patterns via affixes and base words along with spelling conventions --NO exceptions to rules!  
  • Teach your students how the entire English language system works, strengthening their reading & spelling skills.
  • Through SWI, your students will also build critical thinking skills!!
  • ​It is a transformative journey for both the student and the teacher. 
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Read about SWI on my blogs:  

     Transforming a Resource Room Teacher

     Barnett's Buzzing Blog (Classroom blog)

     Tutoring with SWI (webpage)


CURRENT CLASS OFFERINGS for 2024: 

​INTRO TO SWI:  

OUTLINE
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Intro to SWI (Structured Word Inquiry)

$0.00 - $90.00

This class is for beginners to help you gain an understanding of what SWI is, get started with using SWI to enhance your current lessons or to begin a journey to developing a whole new approach to teaching literacy skills.



This class is a total of 6 clock hours, often completed in four sessions lasting 90 minutes each OR two sessions lasting 3 hours each. Class offerings are dependent upon the choices made between the current participants and myself. There will be a 15 minute break with the 3 hour sessions.


This JULY 2023 class will be offered in two sessions of 3 hours each.

Class dates:

  • July 17, 2023 (MONDAY)     9:00 am-12:00 pm Eastern Time
  • July 19, 2023 (WEDNESDAY) 9:00 am-12:00 pm Eastern Time.



All times posted are on Eastern Time (ET) based on Detroit, MI/New York, NY time zone. This link will help you convert to your time zone. 



​Please note: Michigan observes Daylight Savings Time in May & November. We turn our clocks forward/back 1 hour - please keep this in mind as you make plans.



Sign up with a group of 3 or more, use discounted pricing option of $75 -- must email me with details of your group after completing payment.



CLASS OUTLINE AND GOALS:

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1IJZn-exsZcsmEoXK85iKE4sOo--0F5aYbpMDGLobKwA/edit?usp=sharing



REGISTRATION FORM MUST BE COMPLETED AT THE TIME OF PAYMENT: https://forms.gle/oCZp5YNaaCNGWHx68


Registration and payment are expected and appreciated in advance of the first class session. Refunds will be permitted if cancelled 1 full week in advance. If participant cancels 3-6 days in advance of the class, then 50% of the class fee will be refunded, no refunds if cancelled within 48 hours of the class. Refunds after class begins are not permitted. There is also an option to apply your payment to a future offering of the class or to reschedule with the presenter. Your receipt for the class is your electronic payment method, please bookmark it or print it for your records.


In honor of the experts in this field, after you've taken this Intro to SWI class, you are welcome to sit in on a future Intro to SWI session free of charge as space is available. There is always something new that occurs in each class that we can learn from "You can't step into the same river twice." The depth of this statement continues to astound me with every conference or presentation I attend and offer.

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Beyond the Bounds Class

$0.00 - $75.00

Choose Participant Level This class is for those who have introductory knowledge of English orthography and SWI and want to go take their learning to the next level. This class will explore Bound base elements: alternates/twins; associated bases and dig deeper into etymology and phonology than what you'd find in an introductory course.

 

Each of the 3 Beyond the Bounds sessions last up to 90 minutes in length. Session dates will be scheduled with me.

 

Sign up with a group of 3 or more, use discounted pricing option of $75 -- must email me with details of your group.

 

All times posted are on Eastern Time (ET) based on Detroit, MI/New York, NY time zone. This link will help you convert to your time zone. 

 

​Please note: Michigan observes Daylight Savings Time in May & November. We turn our clocks back/forward 1 hour -Please keep this in mind as you make plans especially if the class is during May or November as some areas of the world change to DST on various dates within this time period.


Registration and payment are expected and appreciated in advance of the first class session. Refunds will be permitted if cancelled 1 full week in advance. If participant cancels 3-6 days in advance of the class, then 50% of the class fee will be refunded, no refunds if cancelled within 48 hours of the class. Refunds after class begins are not permitted. There is also an option to reschedule the class or attend a future offering of the class.


In honor of the experts in this field, after you've taken this Intro to SWI class, you are welcome to sit in on a future Intro to SWI session free of charge as space is available. There is always something new that occurs in each class that we can learn from "You can't step into the same river twice." The depth of this statement continues to astound me with every conference or presentation I attend and offer.

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Coaching Sessions

$30.00 - $120.00

Coaching Sessions offered for people who have introductory knowledge of SWI and want to learn more about implementing SWI into their classrooms and/or tutoring practices.  



Now you know a bit or a lot about teaching English orthography, how do you do it?

We will investigate your words, graphemes, phonemes, questions, problems your class/student ran into, discuss lessons that went super (as well as those that did not), brainstorm best practices, lessons, etc.



Coaching for implementation with students of all ages and ability levels, specializing in special education resource room students and those with dyslexia.



Our knowledge base includes SWI, English orthography, General Education, Special Education, Executive Functioning, changing habits training, Formative Assessment for Michigan Educators Coach (FAME), Cognitive Coaching certified.



Whatever you need, we'll help! 



Dates and times will be scheduled with you individually. If something cannot be arranged, you will receive a full refund.


Small group pricing available for groups of 3 or more -- please contact to arrange

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Etymology Class

$25.00

Etymology Class  

1 virtual session (over Zoom) – 60 minutes (but it may run longer ….plan for up to 90 min)


Saturday, May 25, 2024 


Class runs approximately 9:00 AM -10:00 AM EDT –Time zone converter link (choose Detroit or Flint, MI for my time zone)


In this class you will:

  • learn terms: etymology, etymon, root, base
  • read a basic etymology entry
  • identify the PIE root 
  • search for the most recent etymon
  • choose embedded links to click on
  • words to watch for in an entry
  • make a timeline of a couple of entries
  • accept that at times, the etymology is unclear– may not have an answer
  • meet people from around the world!
  • and likely so much more

Cost for the class is $25 US dollars. Payment accepted via Square, PayPal, Venmo (see website:  https://www.seethebeautyindyslexia.com/swi-classes.html). If paying from a foreign country, please pay any fees/exchange rates on your end or if you are unable to do that, kindly include additional money to cover those if those occur on my end.   


Contact info: Lisa Barnett  l  [email protected]


Zoom link will be sent to the email address you register with on this form: https://forms.gle/fyd7zWSQYixj7TnaA 

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How to Pay for a class -- click on Shop ^^ or one of these:

Desktop:  
Grab some friends and start a class, request
your own dates and time!!
Or.... join in a session already set up.
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book order information 

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In this beginner's class, we will spend some time on Pete Bower's book, Teaching How the Written Word Works.  In it, he provides lessons for the student(-s) as well as foundational information needed for the teacher.  

Pete has granted me permission to copy and sell his book.  He receives payment for each book, I charge for the cost of copies, postage, mailing envelope, etc.  Order includes a black and white copy of the book (colored cover pages and Big Suffix checker page), 3-hole punched, ready for placement in your own binder or choice of filing.  The binder is NOT included.If you are interested in purchasing this book through me, here are the details:
  • Send $40.00 via Paypal to me via paypal.me/Lbarnett4
  • Check that your address is accurate in your Paypal account.
  • If your Paypal account has a different name than the one you communicate with me, please let me know.  It gets a bit confusing when business names or nicknames are used either with me or through Paypal.
  • If you are outside of the continental US, please send a note so I can determine the additional postage.
  • You are not required to take the class in order to purchase the book nor is the book required with the class but it is strongly suggested.
  • Book orders will be filled and mailed on Saturdays as available, please pay by Friday or your order may be delayed until the following week/next shipment.  
  • Please contact me if you need other arrangements

testimonials

Thank you so much for these sessions.  So much helpful and clear information packed into just a few hours.   You have certainly helped me feel more confident as I embark upon my own journey with this knowledge.
                                                       --KM, Tutor, Australia 



Lisa, your class was the best intro to the world of online classes for me!  Your style was very easy to relate with, to listen to,  and the information shared was just excellent.  I'm still a bit (well maybe a lot) overwhelmed, but as you say, it's a journey...      Looking forward to learning more on this journey. 
Thank you so very much!
                                                         --MC, Teacher, Canada


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I very much enjoyed the class.  I have included a bit of SWI in my current sessions with kids, but I knew that I needed some training.  I know this is just the beginning, and I am eager to do more with my students, and learn much more as we go.  Thank you for your help and I know that your students are very blessed.  I am sure we will keep in touch.  
​                                                        --RB, Educational Therapist



Thanks again for hosting this class! I am still swimming in the new information, but find myself getting more comfortable with it. I plan on watching the link you sent for the HW from last week, with Pete teaching. I appreciate all of your hard work preparing for our class!
                                                         --JG, Teacher, Tutor


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...And thank you Lisa. Not only has this page taught me so much but your class has been awesome as well.
                                                          --JN, Tutor


I just wanted to take a minute and thank you for your always positive attitude and the affirmation you spread around on this site. Your generous encouragement extended to everyone is inspiring and motivating. I am sure your students are abundantly blessed by having you as a teacher. Thank you for being you, as well as for all you do.
                                                                --KP, Educator


Great class that will help clarify questions that may arise as you begin a journey into SWI. Thank you Lisa for offering this class.
                                                                --DM, Title I 


I thought tonight was great. Very informative.  SWI makes a lot of sense to me. This whole journey has been interesting to me. SWI seems like something my boys will be interested in and answers many of the questions that couldn't be answered before. All the rules and exceptions that kids struggle with. I am really excited to dive in! 
                                                                --SC, parent, Tutor



I just wanted to post a comment about the SWI Class you did in the beginning of the summer. For years I have been curious about SWI but didn't know where to go to stick my toe, not even my foot, in. I had already ordered Pete's book a few years ago but didn't remember and ordered one from you as well but the loose leaf is easier and more practical for classwork. I definitely have a great respect for SWI, thanks to you, and am hungry to learn more. Your class was like the appetizer that I am still enjoying and not quiet ready for the feast that follows. Savoring all you taught us and have made my first word sum with my sixth grade student and he loved it. Will sign up for the next course soon.  
                                                                    --Carolyn --Educational Therapist, Early Intervention Therapist




Resources 

Recommended books to learn more about the way words work:

​The American Way of Spelling

​Ayto's Word Origins (any edition is great) 

Video resources on the structure of english


Other Resources & Class Offerings 

WordWorks Literacy Centre
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Led by: Pete Bowers
​workshops, conferences, classes, coaching
Real Spelling 
Spellinars (classes) --wealth of knowledge, an absolute MUST

Real Spellers 
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wonderful resource!
Mary Beth Steven 
SWI in the Classroom & Getting a Grip on Grammar 

Rebecca Loveless

SWI classes, coaching 
Real Script Classes
Dyslexia Training Institute
SWI class
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Led by: Kelli-Sandman Hurley & Tracy Block-Zaretsky
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