Advanced Seminar Week 1 of 2
2024-07-15 15:00 - 2024-07-19 18:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Zoom, TX
Build all Black Log 39 Reference Pages!
If you’ve attended an SWR Step 1 BASIC class & will teach older students (3rd grade & up, MS, HS, adults), you are ready for Step 2 SWR ADVANCED! Begin with the 4 Black Log ☆ reference pages needed at the beginning of every school year and work through all 39 reference pages in an 8-part course. Instructor Rhonda Bedee models rules, reference pages, and advanced phonograms. Practical class with interactive instruction.

Schools may request invoice or purchase order for a group: wisespelling.swr@att.net or call/text 281.382.6746.
Eastern 6-9, Central 5-8, Mountain 4-7, Pacific 3-6, Alaskan 2-5, Hawaiian/Aleutian 1-4.
UNIQUE TICKET OPTIONS! Choose 1 session for $35 as an elective. Choose a bundle of 3 days for $90. Choose entire series for $225.
If you must miss a session due to emergency, you can request a video view afterwards.

July 15, 17-19, 22-25
1 July 15: ☆ Consonants & Vowels, ff-ll-ss ☆ Multi-letter phonograms
2 July 17: ☆ Silent final e; ☆ a-e-i-o-u-y page; Numbers, Greek, Latin, Roman numerals
3 July 18: Grammar; 5 spellings of /sh/; /ed/ Past Tense
4 July 19: Vocabulary plus Affixes; Abbreviations; 7 spellings of /er/
5 July 22: Plurals, Contractions, E’s Dropping rule
6 July 23: Homophones, Heteronyms; 1-1-1 rule; y’s Exchanging rule
7 July 24: Plus Endings, Dictionary Skills, Dismiss L
8 July 25: Advanced Phonograms; 2-1-1-Accent rule; ie-ei rule

Advanced Seminar Week 2 of 2
2024-07-22 15:00 - 2024-07-25 18:00 | Zoom, TX
Build all Black Log 39 Reference Pages!
If you’ve attended an SWR Step 1 BASIC class & will teach older students (3rd grade & up, MS, HS, adults), you are ready for Step 2 SWR ADVANCED! Begin with the 4 Black Log ☆ reference pages needed at the beginning of every school year and work through all 39 reference pages in an 8-part course. Instructor Rhonda Bedee models rules, reference pages, and advanced phonograms. Practical class with interactive instruction.

Schools may request invoice or purchase order for a group: wisespelling.swr@att.net or call/text 281.382.6746.
Eastern 6-9, Central 5-8, Mountain 4-7, Pacific 3-6, Alaskan 2-5, Hawaiian/Aleutian 1-4.
UNIQUE TICKET OPTIONS! Choose 1 session for $35 as an elective. Choose a bundle of 3 days for $90. Choose entire series for $225.
If you must miss a session due to emergency, you can request a video view afterwards.

July 15, 17-19. 22-25. Central Time 5-8 P.M. Adjust for your time zone.
1 July 15: ☆ Consonants & Vowels, ff-ll-ss ☆ Multi-letter phonograms
2 July 17: ☆ Silent final e; ☆ a-e-i-o-u-y page; Numbers, Greek, Latin, Roman numerals
3 July 18: Grammar; 5 spellings of /sh/; /ed/ Past Tense
4 July 19: Vocabulary plus Affixes; Abbreviations; 7 spellings of /er/
5 July 22: Plurals, Contractions, E’s Dropping rule
6 July 23: Homophones, Heteronyms; 1-1-1 rule; y’s Exchanging rule
7 July 24: Plus Endings, Dictionary Skills, Dismiss L
8 July 25: Advanced Phonograms; 2-1-1-Accent rule; ie-ei rule

WISE Guide Practice & Plan – July 26-27
2024-07-26 11:00 - 2024-07-27 15:00 | Zoom, TX
Practice Spelling Dictation!
Study Spelling Dictation the SWR way. Walk through weekly plans, with practical training in fingergrams, think to spell, and WG worksheets, Friday and Saturday July 26-27, 1:00 to 5:00 and 1:00 to 4:00 Central Time (2nd day is shorter). Each person will preview a preliminary video and then in class will take turns in DICTATION and fingergrams and will receive encouragement coaching; allow 2 hours for preview then 7 hours for Zoom class time. This practicum is limited to 8 attendees. Instructor: endorsed trainer Rhonda Bedee of Wise Spelling. This is a STEP 2 class of “Texas Two-Step Spelling.”

Prerequisite: SWR Basic Seminar or thorough familiarity with 70 Basic Phonograms + some Rules & experience.
If you can only choose 1 higher-level SWR class, this is it!
Registration may transfer to a different date if needed.
Zoom link is sent by email after registration.
TIMES ZONES: Eastern 2-6, Central 1-5, Mountain 12-4, Pacific 11-3, Alaska 10-2, Hawaii-Aleutian 9-1.

SWR Early August Basic Seminar on Zoom
2024-08-05 00:00 - 2024-08-07 23:59 | Zoom, TX
Early August 5-7, 3-Day Basic Seminar 2024 on Zoom
9:00 am to 4:00 pm Central Time
Monday-Wednesday
Basic 3-Day Seminar:
Foundational SWR principles taught using K-2 words provides excellent training for teachers of all ages and grades. Sixteen hours of instruction.
It covers Steps 1-27 for a solid foundation to teach Spell to Write and Read.

Advanced Seminar on Zoom - Rhonda Bedee
2024-08-12 08:00 - 2024-08-16 13:00 | Zoom, TX
Build all Black Log 39 Reference Pages!
If you’ve attended an SWR Step 1 BASIC class & will teach older students (3rd grade & up, MS, HS, adults), you are ready for Step 2 SWR ADVANCED! Begin with the 4 Black Log ☆ reference pages needed at the beginning of every school year and work through all 39 reference pages in a 5-part course. Instructor Rhonda Bedee models rules, reference pages, and advanced phonograms. Practical class with interactive instruction.

Schools may request invoice or purchase order for a group: wisespelling.swr@att.net or call/text 281.382.6746.
UNIQUE TICKET OPTIONS! Choose 1 session for $50 as an elective. Choose a bundle of 3 days for $130. Take entire series for $225.
If you must miss a session due to emergency, you can request a video view afterwards.
Half-hour lunch breaks + 10-minute breaks at intervals

August 12-16. Central Time 10 A.M. to 3 P.M. Adjust for your time zone.
Eastern 11-4, Central 10-3, Mountain 9-2, Pacific 8-1, Alaska 7-12, Hawaii-Aleutian 6-11.
1 Aug. 12: ☆ Consonants & Vowels, ff-ll-ss ☆ Multi-letter phonograms; ☆ Silent final e; ☆ a-e-i-o-u-y page
2 Aug. 13: Numbers, Greek, Latin, Roman numerals; Grammar; 5 spellings of /sh/; /ed/ Past Tense
3 Aug. 14: Vocabulary plus Affixes; Abbreviations; 7 spellings of /er/; Plurals, Contractions
4 Aug. 15: E’s Dropping rule; Homophones, Heteronyms; 1-1-1 rule; y’s Exchanging rule; Plus Endings
5 Aug. 16: Dictionary Skills, Dismiss L; Advanced Phonograms; 2-1-1-Accent rule; ie-ei rule

SWR Late August Basic Seminar on Zoom
2024-08-26 00:00 - 2024-08-28 23:59 | Zoom, TX
Late August 26-28, 3-Day Basic Seminar 2024 on Zoom
9:00 am to 4:00 pm Central Time
Monday-Wednesday
Basic 3-Day Seminar:
Foundational SWR principles taught using K-2 words provides excellent training for teachers of all ages and grades. Sixteen hours of instruction.
It covers Steps 1-27 for a solid foundation to teach Spell to Write and Read.

WISE Guide Practice & Plan - Aug. 30-31
2024-08-30 11:00 - 2024-08-31 15:00 | Zoom, TX
Practice Spelling Dictation!
Study Spelling Dictation the SWR way. Walk through weekly plans, with practical training in fingergrams, think to spell, and WG worksheets, Friday and Saturday August 30-31, 1:00 to 5:00 Central Time. Each person will preview a preliminary video/or document and then in class will take turns in DICTATION and fingergrams and will receive encouragement coaching; allow 2 hours for preview then 7 hours for total Zoom class time. This practicum is limited to 8 attendees. Instructor: endorsed trainer Rhonda Bedee of Wise Spelling. This is a STEP 2 class of “Texas Two-Step Spelling.”

Prerequisite: SWR Basic Seminar or thorough familiarity with 70 Basic Phonograms + some Rules & experience.
Register: https://brushfire.com/wise-spelling-swr/wgpp-aug3031/576144/details
If you can only choose 1 higher-level SWR class, this is it!
Registration may transfer to a different date if needed.
Zoom link is sent by email after registration.
TIMES ZONES: Eastern 2-6, Central 1-5, Mountain 12-4, Pacific 11-3, Alaska 10-2, Hawaii-Aleutian 9-1.

SWR September Basic Seminar on Zoom
2024-09-09 00:00 - 2024-09-11 23:59 | Zoom, TX
September 9-11, 3-Day Basic Seminar 2024 on Zoom
9:00 am to 4:00 pm Central Time
Monday-Wednesday
Basic 3-Day Seminar:
Foundational SWR principles taught using K-2 words provides excellent training for teachers of all ages and grades. Sixteen hours of instruction.
It covers Steps 1-27 for a solid foundation to teach Spell to Write and Read.

WISE Guide Practice & Plan – Sept. 16 & 17
2024-09-16 11:00 - 2024-09-17 15:00 | Zoom, TX
Practice Spelling Dictation!
Study Spelling Dictation the SWR way. Walk through weekly plans, with practical training in fingergrams, think to spell, and WG worksheets, Monday and Tuesday Sept. 16 & 17, 1:00 to 5:00 Central Time (2nd day is shorter). Each person has REQUIRED READING with a document emailed to you [print or read in email, 26 pages]. Then in 2 days of Zoom class each takes turns in DICTATION and fingergrams and will receive encouragement coaching; allow 2 to 3 hours for reading then 7 hours for Zoom class time. This practicum is limited to 8 attendees. Instructor: endorsed trainer Rhonda Bedee of Wise Spelling. This is a STEP 2 class of “Texas Two-Step Spelling.”

Prerequisite: SWR Basic Seminar or thorough familiarity with 70 Basic Phonograms + some Rules & experience.
REQUIRED READING before class time is 26 pages.
If you can only choose 1 2nd-level SWR class, this is it!
Registration may transfer to a different date if needed.
Zoom link is sent by email after registration.
TIMES ZONES: Eastern 2-6, Central 1-5, Mountain 12-4, Pacific 11-3, Alaska 10-2, Hawaii-Aleutian 9-1.

Intermediate Seminar for Red Primary Log - Sept. 23, 25, 27
2024-09-23 12:00 - 2024-09-27 15:00 | Zoom, TX
SWR INTERMEDIATE on Zoom. Prerequisite is SWR Basic Seminar. This is a “Step 2” seminar with a focus on teaching 1st-3rd graders. It meets 3 afternoons: Mon., Wed., Fri.
Since Step 1 Basic addressed Steps 1-27 in the Primary Log, here in Intermediate you will complete the Scope & Sequence with a work-through of Steps 28-40 using Primary Log. Instructor Rhonda Bedee models rules, reference pages, and a few advanced phonograms as needed. Practical class with interactive instruction. You will observe & participate like the students you teach, and after observing Rhonda you may walk through a turn of spelling rule Q&A in the teacher role.

Read more & Register: https://brushfire.com/wise-spelling-swr/intermediate-sept232527/575747/details
Schools may request invoice or purchase order for a group: wisespelling.swr@att.net or call/text 281.382.6746.
Eastern 3-6, Central 2-5, Mountain 1-4, Pacific 12-3, Alaskan 11-2, Hawaiian/Aleutian 10-1.
To teach in Black Log with older students, consider SWR Advanced Seminar instead.

Advanced Seminar on Zoom Sept. 30 to Oct. 4 - Rhonda Bedee
2024-09-30 11:30 - 2024-10-04 16:00 | Zoom, TX
If you’ve attended an SWR Step 1 BASIC class & will teach older students (3rd grade & up, MS, HS, adults), you may be ready for Step 2 SWR ADVANCED! Begin with the 4 Black Log ☆ reference pages needed at the beginning of every school year and work through all 39 reference pages in a 5-part course. Instructor Rhonda Bedee models rules, reference pages, and advanced phonograms. Practical class with interactive instruction.

Schools may request invoice or purchase order for a group: wisespelling.swr@att.net or call/text 281.382.6746. Details & Registration.
UNIQUE TICKET OPTIONS! Choose 1 session for $50 as an elective. Choose a bundle of 3 days for $130. Take entire series for $225.
If you must miss a session due to emergency, you can request a video view afterwards.
10-minute breaks

Sept. 30-Oct. 4. Central Time 1:30 P.M. to 6 P.M. Adjust for your time zone.
Eastern 2:30-7, Central 1:30-6, Mountain 12:30-5, Pacific 11:30-4, Alaska 10:30-3, Hawaii-Aleutian 9:30-2
1. Sept. 30: ☆ Consonants & Vowels, ff-ll-ss ☆ Multi-letter phonograms; ☆ Silent final e; ☆ a-e-i-o-u-y page
2. Oct. 1: Numbers, Greek, Latin, Roman numerals; Grammar; 5 spellings of /sh/; /ed/ Past Tense
3. Oct. 2: Vocabulary plus Affixes; Abbreviations; 7 spellings of /er/; Plurals, Contractions
4. Oct. 3: E’s Dropping rule; Homophones, Heteronyms; 1-1-1 rule; y’s Exchanging rule; Plus Endings
5. Oct. 4: Dictionary Skills, Dismiss L; Advanced Phonograms; 2-1-1-Accent rule; ie-ei rule

WISE Guide Practice & Plan – Oct. 9 & 11
2024-10-09 11:00 - 2024-10-11 15:00 | Zoom, TX
Practice Spelling Dictation!
Study Spelling Dictation the SWR way. Walk through details of weekly plans, with practical training in fingergrams, think to spell, and WG worksheets, Wednesday and Friday October 9 & 11, 1:00 to 5:00 Central Time (2nd day is shorter). Each person has REQUIRED READING with a document emailed to you [print or read in email, 26 pages]. Then in 2 days of Zoom class each takes turns in DICTATION and fingergrams and receives encouragement coaching. Allow 2 to 3 hours for reading then 7 hours for Zoom class time. This practicum is limited to 8 attendees. Instructor: endorsed trainer Rhonda Bedee of Wise Spelling. This is a STEP 2 class of “Texas Two-Step Spelling.”

Prerequisite: SWR Basic Seminar or thorough familiarity with 70 Basic Phonograms + some Rules & experience.
REQUIRED READING before class time is 26 pages.
If you can only choose one 2nd-level SWR class, this is it!
Registration may transfer to a different date if needed. Details & Registration.
Zoom link is sent by email after registration.
TIME ZONES: Eastern 2-6, Central 1-5, Mountain 12-4, Pacific 11-3, Alaska 10-2, Hawaii-Aleutian 9-1.

SWR Columbus Weekend Basic Seminar on Zoom
2024-10-12 00:00 - 2024-10-15 23:59 | Zoom, TX
October 12, 14-15, 3-Day Basic Seminar 2024 on Zoom
9:00 am to 4:00 pm Central Time
Saturday, Monday-Tuesday – NO Sessions on Sunday.
Basic 3-Day Seminar:
Foundational SWR principles taught using K-2 words provides excellent training for teachers of all ages and grades. Sixteen hours of instruction.
It covers Steps 1-27 for a solid foundation to teach Spell to Write and Read.

WISE Guide Practice & Plan – Oct. 21-22
2024-10-21 11:00 - 2024-10-22 15:00 | Zoom, TX
Practice Spelling Dictation!
Study Spelling Dictation the SWR way. Walk through weekly plans, with practical training in fingergrams, think to spell, and WG worksheets, Monday and Tuesday Oct. 21-22, 1:00 to 5:00 Central Time (2nd day is shorter). Each person will read a preliminary document (26 pages) BEFORE Zoom class, then in class will take turns in DICTATION and fingergrams and receive encouragement coaching; allow 2 hours for required reading then 7 hours for Zoom class time. This practicum is limited to 8 attendees. Instructor: endorsed trainer Rhonda Bedee of Wise Spelling. This is a STEP 2 class of “Texas Two-Step Spelling.”

Prerequisite: SWR Basic Seminar, or thorough familiarity with 70 Basic Phonograms + some Rules & experience.
If you can only choose 1 2nd-level SWR class, this is it!
Registration may transfer to a different date if needed. Details & Registration.
Zoom link + required reading document is sent by email after registration.
TIMES ZONES: Eastern 2-6, Central 1-5, Mountain 12-4, Pacific 11-3, Alaska 10-2, Hawaii-Aleutian 9-1.

Intermediate Seminar for Red Primary Log Oct. 28-30
2024-10-28 12:00 - 2024-10-30 15:00 | Zoom, TX
SWR INTERMEDIATE on Zoom. Prerequisite is SWR Basic Seminar. This is a “Step 2” seminar with a focus on teaching 1st-3rd graders. It meets 3 afternoons: Mon., Tues., Wed.
Since Step 1 Basic addressed Steps 1-27 in the Primary Log, here in Intermediate you will complete the Scope & Sequence with a work-through of Steps 28-40 using Primary Log. Instructor Rhonda Bedee models rules, reference pages, and a few advanced phonograms as needed. Practical class with interactive instruction. You will observe & participate like the students you teach, and after observing Rhonda you may walk through a turn of spelling rule Q&A in the teacher role.

Read more & Register: https://brushfire.com/wise-spelling-swr/intermediate-oct282930/575748/details
Schools may request invoice or purchase order for a group: wisespelling.swr@att.net or call/text 281.382.6746.
Eastern 3-6, Central 2-5, Mountain 1-4, Pacific 12-3, Alaskan 11-2, Hawaiian/Aleutian 10-1.
To teach in Black Log with older students, consider SWR Advanced Seminar instead.

SWR November Basic Seminar on Zoom
2024-11-11 00:00 - 2024-11-13 23:59 | Zoom, TX
November 11-13, 3-Day Basic Seminar 2024 on Zoom
9:00 am to 4:00 pm Central Time

Monday-Wednesday
Basic 3-Day Seminar:
Foundational SWR principles taught using K-2 words provides excellent training for teachers of all ages and grades. Sixteen hours of instruction.
It covers Steps 1-27 for a solid foundation to teach Spell to Write and Read.

WISE Guide Practice & Plan - Nov. 14-15
2024-11-14 23:00 - 2024-11-15 15:00 | Zoom, TX
Practice Spelling Dictation!
Study Spelling Dictation the SWR way. Walk through weekly plans, with practical training in fingergrams, think to spell, and WG worksheets, Thursday and Friday Nov. 14-15, 1:00 to 5:00 Central Time. Each person will preview a preliminary video and then in class will take turns in DICTATION and fingergrams and will receive encouragement coaching; allow 2 hours for preview then 8 hours for Zoom class time. This practicum is limited to 8 attendees. Instructor: endorsed trainer Rhonda Bedee of Wise Spelling. This is a STEP 2 class of “Texas Two-Step Spelling.”

Prerequisite: SWR Basic Seminar or thorough familiarity with 70 Basic Phonograms + some Rules & experience.
If you can only choose 1 2nd-level SWR class, this is it!
Registration may transfer to a different date if needed.
Zoom link is sent by email after registration.
TIMES ZONES: Eastern 2-6, Central 1-5, Mountain 12-4, Pacific 11-3, Alaska 10-2, Hawaii-Aleutian 9-1.

Intermediate Seminar for Red Primary Log - Nov. 18-20 Rhonda Bedee on Zoom
2024-11-18 12:00 - 2024-11-20 15:00 | Zoom, TX
SWR INTERMEDIATE on Zoom. Prerequisite is SWR Basic Seminar. This is a “Step 2” seminar with a focus on teaching 1st-3rd graders. It meets 3 afternoons: Mon., Tues., Wed.
Since Step 1 Basic addressed Steps 1-27 in the Primary Log, here in Intermediate you will complete the Scope & Sequence with a work-through of Steps 28-40 using the Red Primary Log including its 3 new Reference Pages. Instructor Rhonda Bedee models rules, reference pages, and a few advanced phonograms as needed. Practical class with interactive instruction. You will observe & participate like the students you teach, and after observing Rhonda you may walk through a turn of spelling rule Q&A in the teacher role.

Read more & Register: https://brushfire.com/wise-spelling-swr/intermediate-nov181920/575748/details
Schools may request invoice or purchase order for a group: wisespelling.swr@att.net or call/text 281.382.6746.
Eastern 3-6, Central 2-5, Mountain 1-4, Pacific 12-3, Alaskan 11-2, Hawaiian/Aleutian 10-1.
To teach in Black Log with older students, consider SWR Advanced Seminar instead.

Advanced Seminar Week 1 of 2 - Mon.-Tues.-Fri.-Sat.
2024-12-30 12:00 - 2025-01-04 15:00 | Zoom, TX
Build all 39 of the Black Log Reference Pages!
If you’ve attended BASIC & will teach older students with the Black Log, you are ready for Step 2 ADVANCED! Begin with 4 reference pages needed every year, then work through all reference pages in an 8-part course. Rhonda Bedee models rules, reference pages, & advanced phonograms. UNIQUE OPTIONS! Choose 1 session as an elective for $35. Or take a bundle of 3 days for $90. Register here for SWR Advanced .
DEC. 30-31 and JAN. 3-4 for week 1, then JAN. 6-9 for week 2 – Consonants, Vowels, f-l-s, Multi-letter phonograms, Silent final e, a-e-i-o-u-y & Numbers, Greek, Latin, Grammar & 5 spellings of /sh/, /ed/ Past Tense, 1-1-1, 2-1-1-accent, advanced phonograms, and much more.
Dec. 30-31, Jan. 3-4, Jan. 6-9
USA TIME ZONES Eastern 3-6, Central 2-5, Mountain 1-4, Pacific 12-3, Alaska 11-2, Hawaii-Aleutian 10-1
1 Dec. 30: ☆ Consonants & Vowels, ff-ll-ss ☆ Multi-letter phonograms
2 Dec. 31: ☆ Silent final e; ☆ a-e-i-o-u-y page; Numbers, Greek, Latin, Roman numerals
3 Jan. 3: Grammar; 5 spellings of /sh/; /ed/ Past Tense
4 Jan. 4: Vocabulary plus Affixes; Abbreviations; 7 spellings of /er/
5 Jan. 6: Plurals, Contractions, E’s Dropping rule
6 Jan. 7: Homophones, Heteronyms; 1-1-1 rule; y’s Exchanging rule
7 Jan. 8: Plus Endings, Dictionary Skills, Dismiss L
8 Jan. 9: Advanced Phonograms; 2-1-1-Accent rule; ie-ei rule

Advanced Seminar Week 2 of 2 - Mon.-Tues.-Wed.-Thurs.
2025-01-06 12:00 - 2025-01-09 15:00 | Zoom, TX

2025 MLK Weekend Zoom Basic
2025-01-18 00:00 - 2025-01-21 23:59 | Zoom, TX
Basic ($150)—January 18, 20-21, Saturday, Monday-Tuesday 9am-4pm CST
No class on Sunday.
MLK Weekend Registration

Wise Guide Practice & Plan Feb. 3 and 5 - Rhonda Bedee
2025-02-03 11:00 - 2025-02-05 15:00 | Zoom, TX
Practice Spelling Dictation!
Study Spelling Dictation the SWR Wanda Sanseri way. Walk through details of weekly plans, with practical training in fingergrams, think to spell, and WG worksheets, Monday and Wednesday Feb. 3 & 5, 1:00 to 5:00 Central Time. Each person has REQUIRED READING with a document emailed to you [print or read in email, 26 pages]. Then in 2 days of Zoom class, each takes turns in DICTATION and fingergrams and receives encouragement coaching. Allow 4 hours for reading, then 8 hours for Zoom class time – 2 sessions of 4 hours each. This practicum is limited to six attendees. Instructor: endorsed trainer Rhonda Bedee of Wise Spelling. This is a STEP 2 class of “Texas Two-Step Spelling.”

Prerequisite: SWR Basic Seminar or thorough familiarity with 70 Basic Phonograms + some Rules & experience.
REQUIRED READING before class time is 26 pages.
If you can only choose one 2nd-level SWR class, this is it!
Registration may transfer to a different date if needed. DETAILS & REGISTRATION.
Zoom link is sent by email after registration.
TIME ZONES: Eastern 2-6, Central 1-5, Mountain 12-4, Pacific 11-3, Alaska 10-2, Hawaii-Aleutian 9-1.

Wise Guide Practice & Plan Feb. 11-12 and 18-19 - Rhonda Bedee
2025-02-11 11:00 - 2025-02-12 13:00 | Zoom, TX
Practice Spelling Dictation!
Study Spelling Dictation the SWR Wanda Sanseri way. Walk through details of weekly plans, with practical training in fingergrams, think to spell, and WG worksheets, TWO Tuesdays and TWO Wednesdays Feb. 11-12 & 18-19, 1:00 to 3:00 Central Time. Each person has REQUIRED READING with a document emailed to you [print or read in email, 26 pages]. Then in 4 days of Zoom class, each takes turns in DICTATION and fingergrams and receives encouragement coaching. Allow 5 hours for reading, then 8 hours for Zoom class time – 4 sessions of 2 hours each in two separate weeks makes the full class. This practicum is limited to six attendees. Instructor: endorsed trainer Rhonda Bedee of Wise Spelling. This is a STEP 2 class of “Texas Two-Step Spelling.”

Prerequisite: SWR Basic Seminar or thorough familiarity with 70 Basic Phonograms + some Rules & experience.
If you can only choose one 2nd-level SWR class, this is it!
REQUIRED READING before class time is 26 pages.
Registration may transfer to a different date if needed. DETAILS & REGISTRATION.
Zoom link is sent by email after registration.
TIME ZONES: Eastern 2-4, Central 1-3, Mountain 12-2, Pacific 11-1, Alaska 10-12, Hawaii-Aleutian 9-11.

CONTINUATION Wise Guide Practice & Plan Feb. 11-12 and 18-19
2025-02-18 11:00 - 2025-02-19 13:00 | Zoom, TX
Practice Spelling Dictation! This is the continuation of Wise Guide class that began Feb. 11-12.
Study Spelling Dictation the SWR Wanda Sanseri way. Walk through details of weekly plans, with practical training in fingergrams, think to spell, and WG worksheets, TWO Tuesdays and TWO Wednesdays Feb. 11-12 & 18-19, 1:00 to 3:00 Central Time. Each person has REQUIRED READING with a document emailed to you [print or read in email, 26 pages]. Then in 4 days of Zoom class, each takes turns in DICTATION and fingergrams and receives encouragement coaching. Allow 5 hours for reading, then 8 hours for Zoom class time – 4 sessions of 2 hours each in two separate weeks makes the full class. This practicum is limited to six attendees. Instructor: endorsed trainer Rhonda Bedee of Wise Spelling. This is a STEP 2 class of “Texas Two-Step Spelling.”

Prerequisite: SWR Basic Seminar or thorough familiarity with 70 Basic Phonograms + some Rules & experience.
If you can only choose one 2nd-level SWR class, this is it!
REQUIRED READING before class time is 26 pages.
Registration may transfer to a different date if needed. DETAILS & REGISTRATION.
Zoom link is sent by email after registration.
TIME ZONES: Eastern 2-4, Central 1-3, Mountain 12-2, Pacific 11-1, Alaska 10-12, Hawaii-Aleutian 9-11.

In Person Basic Seminar
2025-03-14 00:00 - 2025-03-15 23:59 | Berry Bright Preschool, 560 Columbia Blvd., SAINT HELENS, OR, 97051
This is a two-day basic seminar, in St. Helens, OR, for adults interested in learning how to use the Spell to Write and Read curriculum for remediation or in a homeschool or traditional classroom setting. It will be from 2PM – 6PM on Friday, March 14th, and from 8AM – 4PM on Saturday, March 15th. There will be a one-hour lunch break on Saturday. Please contact Jani for more information.
Each attendee will need to have the SWR Teachers Manual and Wise Guide.

Advanced Seminar on Zoom March 18-22 - Rhonda Bedee
2025-03-18 11:30 - 2025-03-22 17:30 | Zoom, TX
If you’ve attended an SWR Step 1 BASIC class & will teach older students (3rd grade & up, MS, HS, adults), you may be ready for Step 2 SWR ADVANCED! Begin with the 4 Black Log ☆ reference pages needed at the beginning of every school year and work through all 39 reference pages in a 5-day course. Instructor Rhonda Bedee models rules, reference pages, and advanced phonograms. Practical class with interactive instruction.

Schools may request invoice or purchase order for a group: wisespelling.swr@att.net or call/text 281.382.6746. Details & Registration.
UNIQUE TICKET OPTIONS! Choose 1 session for $50 as an elective. Choose a bundle of 3 days for $130. Take entire series for $225.
If you must miss a session due to emergency, you can request a video view afterwards.
10-minute breaks + unique time structure with 1-hour breaks. THIS ONE HAS AN ODD SCHEDULE!

March 18-22. Central Time 1:30-3:30, BREAK then 4:30-7:30 P.M. Adjust for your time zone.
Eastern 2:30- 8:30, Central 1:30-7:30, Mountain 12:30-6:30, Pacific 11:30-5:30, Alaska 10:30-4:30, Hawaii-Aleutian 9:30-3:30
March 18: ☆ Consonants & Vowels, ff-ll-ss ☆ Multi-letter phonograms; ☆ Silent final e
March 19: ☆ a-e-i-o-u, Numbers, Greek, Latin, Roman numerals; Grammar; 5 spellings of /sh/; /ed/ Past Tense
March 20: Vocabulary + Affixes; Abbreviations; 7 spellings of /er/; Plurals; Contractions; e’s Dropping rule
March 21: Homophones, Heteronyms; 1-1-1 rule [a SHORT day]
March 22: y’s Exchanging rule; Plus Endings; Dictionary Skills; Dismiss L; Advanced Phonograms; 2-1-1-Accent rule; ie-ei rule

1st DAY Wise Guide Practice & Plan May 3 and 16
2025-05-03 11:00 - 15:00 | Zoom, TX
Practice Spelling Dictation!
Study Spelling Dictation the SWR way. Discuss, view the how-to, then practice for 2 weekly plans with training in fingergrams, think to spell, and WG worksheets, May 3 Saturday and 16 Friday, 1:00 to 5:00 Central Time, with a required preparation reading document (26 pages). Each person will take turns in DICTATION and fingergrams and receive encouragement coaching. What will you accomplish? Spelling rules & phonograms review, extensive practice with dictation & fingergrams, and lesson plan info along with participating with dictation modeling from endorsed Trainer Rhonda Bedee.

This is a STEP 2 class of “Texas Two-Step Spelling.” Prerequisite: SWR Basic Seminar or thorough familiarity with 70 Basic Phonograms + some Rules [instructor approval needed]. If you can only choose one 2nd-level SWR class, this is it!

Zoom link & 26-page intro document are sent by email after registration – no passcode. Registration may transfer to a different date if needed.
This practicum is limited to 7 attendees. Instructor: endorsed trainer Rhonda Bedee of Wise Spelling.

Prerequisite: SWR Basic Seminar or thorough familiarity with 70 Basic Phonograms + some Rules & experience – Trainer approval needed.
REQUIRED READING before Zoom session is 26 pages.
Registration may transfer to a different date if needed. DETAILS & REGISTRATION.
Zoom link is sent by email after registration.
TIME ZONES: Eastern 2-6, Central 1-5, Mountain 12-4, Pacific 11-3, Alaska 10-2, Hawaii-Aleutian 9-1.

2nd DAY Wise Guide Practice & Plan May 3 and 16
2025-05-16 11:00 - 15:00 | Zoom, TX
This is the continuation of Wise Guide class that began May 3.

Practice Spelling Dictation!
Study Spelling Dictation the SWR way. Discuss, view the how-to, then practice for 2 weekly plans with training in fingergrams, think to spell, and WG worksheets, May 3 Saturday and 16 Friday, 1:00 to 5:00 Central Time, with a required preparation reading document (26 pages). Each person will take turns in DICTATION and fingergrams and receive encouragement coaching. What will you accomplish? Spelling rules & phonograms review, extensive practice with dictation & fingergrams, and lesson plan info along with participating with dictation modeling from endorsed Trainer Rhonda Bedee.

This is a STEP 2 class of “Texas Two-Step Spelling.” Prerequisite: SWR Basic Seminar or thorough familiarity with 70 Basic Phonograms + some Rules [instructor approval needed]. If you can only choose one 2nd-level SWR class, this is it!

Zoom link & 26-page intro document are sent by email after registration – no passcode. Registration may transfer to a different date if needed.
This practicum is limited to 7 attendees. Instructor: endorsed trainer Rhonda Bedee of Wise Spelling.

Prerequisite: SWR Basic Seminar or thorough familiarity with 70 Basic Phonograms + some Rules & experience – Trainer approval needed.
REQUIRED READING before Zoom session is 26 pages.
Registration may transfer to a different date if needed. DETAILS & REGISTRATION.
Zoom link is sent by email after registration.
TIME ZONES: Eastern 2-6, Central 1-5, Mountain 12-4, Pacific 11-3, Alaska 10-2, Hawaii-Aleutian 9-1.

Parents I intro for hybrid school from Wise Spelling
2025-05-21 15:30 - 18:00 | Zoom, TX
Spell to Write and Read seminars help you teach even better!
This 2.5 hour class promotes good spelling practices in the daily assignments and demonstrates spelling word dictation, fingergrams, and word pictures.
Meets May 21 from 5:30 to 8:00 Central Time – Texas.
Register: https://brushfire.com/wise-spelling-swr/Parents-I-2025may21/605588/details
Designed by request for parent-partnered schools and hybrid schools as an intro to phonograms and understanding classwork to assist co-teachers of SWR.
Needed in workshop:

pencils or pen
blank paper or notebook
phonograms and rule cards, SWR and Wise Guide books (if you have them)

SWR two-day Basic Seminar in Eastern Washington
2025-06-09 00:00 - 2025-06-10 23:59 | Hope Lutheran Church, Spokane Valley, WA
WASHINGTON/IDAHO SWR Basic seminar! Study Spell to Write and Read by author Wanda Sanseri IN PERSON at Spokane Valley, Washington, on June 9-10 Monday and Tuesday, 8:30-4:30 PACIFIC TIME, presented by endorsed trainer Patsy Mugg at Hope Lutheran Church, 17909 E Broadway Ave, Spokane Valley, WA 99016. This location is very close to the Idaho border at Coeur d’Alene.
BASIC SWR phonics and spelling curriculum training provides a complete overview of the program with emphasis on how to use the materials and how they work together over a variety of ages. Patsy covers word sections A through I at length, including reference pages up to that point, essentially Steps 1-23 (minus ED page). You’ll have ample time for questions and hands-on Think-To-Spell practice with selected spelling lists and all reference pages through Step 21.
Registration is $165 first timers (25% discount for alumni repeating SWR Basic Seminar).
Early registration BONUS! Register by May 1 to receive a code for two free follow-up Zoom practicums (Dates TBA) – Value $100. Dates of follow-ups are determined together with attendees (possibly late summer before school year begins, and again in Sept./early Oct. after some time with teaching). Registrations after May 1 (and outside the seminar, even for other former attendees) can include payment to register for the extra workshops.
Contact Kristie Patterson for details with local host: pattersonpnw@gmail.com.
Registration with Trainer Patsy Mugg: muggtalk@aol.com, 509.860.2727. Payment is through Square by contacting Patsy via email (check, credit, debit).
Beverages and light snacks provided. Lunch on your own.
Contact Kristie or Patsy for details. Contact PATSY to register.
