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Brain Friendly Reading Level I (MentorMe!) Training

Which week works best for you?

June 23-27 9-3pm (Southfield). FULL

July 21-25 9-3pm (Southfield)

Each 30-hour 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 of an oral and written assessment along with a practicum experience.

The course is FULLY grant-funded. 15 applicants will be accepted each session on a rolling basis after a successful interview.

If you're a Michigan teacher and would like to earn 30 SCECHs, the cost is $25 to cover administrative costs.

Applications with open April 7, 2025

BFR Kindergarten Training

Brain Friendly Reading Level I (MentorMe!) Training

June 18, 19 9am-3pm (Southfield)

August 4,5 9am-3pm (Southfield)

with Chelsey Bianchi and Megan Rader, Allen Park, Michigan teachers and WSR Trainers

Chelsey and Megan are both classroom teachers and early childhood specialists. They will take you through the early childhood version of the Brain Friendly Reading program and share their own experiences for helping children be wildly successful.

Pick which session works for you and register for the course in the shop. You'll receive a google form when you complete your purchase where you'll select which session you plan to attend.

The $30 program fee will likely include 12 MI SCECHs at no additional cost.

BFR Upper Elementary Training

Brain Friendly Reading Level I (MentorMe!) Training

Brain Friendly Reading Level II - to support Teens and Adults

July 30, 31 9am-3pm (Southfield)

with Julie Marsh, retired 3rd grade teacher and WSR trainer

Julie brings 32 years of experience working with older children. She is an ELA specialist and is certified in both BFR Level I and II.

More importantly, Julie used BFR in her Tier 2 differentiated small reading groups for three years helping her students to make significant gains on their NWEA scores.

In this training, she will show you how to plan for a week of small group intervention with ease, and how to layer BFR into your Tier 1 whole group work to benefit the all students in minutes a day.

The $30 program fee will likely include 12 MI SCECHs at no additional cost.

Brain Friendly Reading Level II - to support Teens and Adults

Kristin Dwyer, Co-Author of BFR and Founder & Executive Director of WSR will be leading this course.

July 16, 17 9am - 3pm (Southfield)

This course is only open to people who have completed the Level I BFR course or the MentorMe! Training. If you haven't been certified but want to take the Level II course, email us at info@weshallread.org

You may register for the course in the shop. No interview is required. You'll receive a google form to complete your registration.

The $90 program fee will likely include 12 MI SCECHs at no additional cost.

Brain Friendly Reading Level I (MentorMe!) Asynchronous,

Brain Friendly Reading Level II - to support Teens and Adults

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 II - to support Teens and Adults

Brain Friendly Reading Level I (MentorMe!) Asynchronous,

June 20 OR 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.

Join us at bit.ly/WSRDyslexia

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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.

Take a grant-funded Brain Friendly Reading™ training through WSR.