Brain Friendly Reading™ Trainings
Learn how to effectively use evidence-based strategies that work for a wide variety of ages and abilities using the Brain Friendly Reading™ program. It is Orton-Gillingham based, grounded in decades of research, and informed by Maria Montessori's educational methods.
Learn more about this OG-based systematic phonics approach at www.brainfriendlyreading.org
Which Training Option Works Best for you?
BRAIN FRIENDLY READING LEVEL I TRAINING- Thursday
Brain Friendly Reading Level I Training - Saturday
Brain Friendly Reading Level I Training - Saturday
K-3 Instruction & Intervention
Redford, MI
12pm -3 pm
Six Sessions: October 9, 16, 23, 30 and November 6, 13
Course Fee: No cost
This course is a mixture of lecture, discussion and practice. The goal is for each trainee to leave the session with practical strategies to implement in their classroom, as a tutor or in their non-profits literacy initiative. Long-term mentoring is encouraged.
Certification is possible with the completion Brain Friendly Reading Level II course in the spring.
Fully grant funded WSR courses will be offered at libraries. All other WSR courses will be for a fee on Saturday's and in the summer.
15 applicants will be accepted each session.
Brain Friendly Reading Level I Training - Saturday
Brain Friendly Reading Level I Training - Saturday
Brain Friendly Reading Level I Training - Saturday
K-3 Instruction & Intervention
Southfield, MI
9 am-3 pm
Three Sessions: October 11, November 1, December 6 + Video Instruction for classroom implementation support or how to start a tutoring business
Course Fee: $295 includes 18 SCECHs for Michigan Teachers
Registration: Go to the shop and search under trainings for this course.
Each course consists of mixture of lecture, discussion and practice. The goal is for each trainee to leave the session with practical strategies to implement in their classroom, as a tutor or in their non-profits literacy initiative. Long-term mentoring is encouraged. Certification is possible with the completion Brain Friendly Reading Level II course in the spring.
Fully grant funded WSR courses will be offered at libraries. All other WSR courses will be for a fee on Saturday's and in the summer.
15 applicants will be accepted each session.
Brain Friendly Reading Level I (MentorMe!) Asynchronous,
Brain Friendly Reading Level I (MentorMe!) Asynchronous,
Brain Friendly Reading Level I (MentorMe!) Asynchronous,
The asynchronous training program is always available.
Purchase the course today in our shop and start training tomorrow!
Course purchase includes a full set of digital materials, access to Monday night group coaching calls, the opportunity to become certified through We Shall Read as a BFR™ Reading Interventionist and more!
The $1,260 course is partially grant-funded, so your cost is $195 with no hidden fees.
SCECH are not available for the asynchronous training participants.
Observable Characteristics of Dyslexia
Brain Friendly Reading Level I (MentorMe!) Asynchronous,
Brain Friendly Reading Level I (MentorMe!) Asynchronous,
August 20 10-11:30 am
Join us on Zoom to learn about the observable characteristics of dyslexia and how you can help your child at home or your students in the classroom.
Register in the shop for this free event to receive the downloads.
Join us at bit.ly/WSRDyslexia
Each trainee will receive:
- Training (in-person or on-line)
- A practice teaching experience
- Weekly group coaching sessions
- Certification as a highly-skilled reading interventionist after completing a mastery-based assessment. Trainees must complete BFR Level 1 and BFR Level 2 to do this.
- 6 hours of small business skills training
SET of Digital Classroom Materials
You'll have access to over 1,000 pages of BFR aligned, high-impact materials you can use with your students. The materials are scaffolded for easy selection by lesson. Pick and choose which materials meet your instructional goals and your student's preferences.
Practice Teaching
Everyone benefits from on-going support as you practice implementing the strategies you have been taught with children. After completing the training, you will have the opportunity to tutor a child for eight weeks until the supervision of a WSR mentor.
Fatima's Journey from Biochemist in Lebanon to Reading Inter
Coming to America
My story began five years ago, following the revolution in Lebanon. As the currency collapsed and the country faced a severe economic crisis, my family and I made the life-changing decision to move to the United States in search of a new beginning. We wanted to provide our children with the opportunities and resources they deserved for a better, more successful future. Starting over in a new country—especially during the COVID-19 pandemic—wasn’t easy. But with resilience, hope, and the support of strong, incredible women I met along the way, the path became not only manageable but deeply meaningful. I began working as a substitute teacher in Dearborn Public Schools and soon after took on a long-term special education position.
First Time Teaching
That’s when I was introduced to We Shall Read and completed the free Brain Friendly Reading training in winter 2022. I immediately began implementing the program with my students—and the results were remarkable. Some of my students made 2–3 years’ worth of academic growth in just one school year. Because of the incredible progress my students made, my principal trusted me to return and continue supporting students at Geer Park Elementary for another year. That trust meant everything—it was a sign that my work was making a real impact.
Joining the WSR Team
Kristin Dwyer, the founder and Executive Director of We Shall Read, believed in me and gave me the incredible opportunity to join the WSR team. I started by providing translation services and assisting, then I became a mentor for new trainees and finally a training facilitator. In 2024, I had the honor of leading the WSR station at the Dearborn Summer Market in partnership with Dearborn Public Library. It was a joy to work alongside the library team to support literacy and bring fun into the learning process.
At WSR, we use games and engaging, explicit teaching methods to make learning not just effective, but exciting. Our station quickly became a favorite! Families returned throughout the summer bringing friends.
This summer, I’m honored to be lead parent workshops in Arabic and continuing to support families at the Summer Market. This journey has been more than a career—it’s a mission and a testament to what’s possible when people believe in one another and lift each other up.
What is Has Meant to Me
We Shall Read gave me free training and certification as a BFR Interventionist enabling me to launch my own tutoring business. With the extra income I earned through We Shall Read and tutoring, I was able to achieve something I once thought was out of reach. I bought a home for my family. It was a proud and emotional moment—a symbol of how far I'd come.
I still teach full-time and am incredibly grateful for all the strong women who believed in me—from the visionary Kristin Dwyer and the entire We Shall Read team, to my supportive principal at Geer Park. I’m also thankful for my wonderful Geer Park family, especially the fifth-grade team, who I proudly support every day.
Tips for Tutors!
Every MentorMe! participant is invited to participate in training that will help them grow their entrepreneurial skills over a two-year period. They will have access to on-going mentoring and follow-up support.
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Wednesday, August 20th 10-11:30am
Join us at: bit.ly/WSRDyslexia