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SUMMARY:WISE Guide Practice & Plan – Oct. 21-22
DESCRIPTION:Practice Spelling Dictation!\nStudy 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.” \n\nPrerequisite:  SWR Basic Seminar\, or thorough familiarity with 70 Basic Phonograms + some Rules & experience.\nIf you can only choose 1 2nd-level SWR class\, this is it!\nRegistration may transfer to a different date if needed.  Details & Registration.\nZoom link + required reading document is sent by email after registration.\nTIMES ZONES:  Eastern 2-6\, Central 1-5\, Mountain 12-4\, Pacific 11-3\, Alaska 10-2\, Hawaii-Aleutian 9-1.
URL:https://swrforum.com/event/wise-guide-practice-plan-oct-21-23-day-1/
LOCATION:Zoom\, TX
ORGANIZER;CN="Wise Spelling Rhonda Bedee":MAILTO:wisespelling.swr@att.net
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241028T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241030T150000
DTSTAMP:20260407T202700
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LAST-MODIFIED:20240924T014557Z
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SUMMARY:Intermediate Seminar for Red Primary Log Oct. 28-30
DESCRIPTION: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.\nSince 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. \n\nRead more & Register:  https://brushfire.com/wise-spelling-swr/intermediate-oct282930/575748/details\nSchools may request invoice or purchase order for a group:  wisespelling.swr@att.net or call/text 281.382.6746.\nEastern 3-6\, Central 2-5\, Mountain 1-4\, Pacific 12-3\, Alaskan 11-2\, Hawaiian/Aleutian 10-1.\nTo teach in Black Log with older students\, consider SWR Advanced Seminar instead.
URL:https://swrforum.com/event/intermediate-seminar-for-red-primary-log-oct-28-30/
LOCATION:Zoom\, TX
ORGANIZER;CN="Wise Spelling Rhonda Bedee":MAILTO:wisespelling.swr@att.net
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241111T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241113T235959
DTSTAMP:20260407T202700
CREATED:20240405T185637Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240422T180015Z
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SUMMARY:SWR November Basic Seminar on Zoom
DESCRIPTION:November 11-13\, 3-Day Basic Seminar 2024 on Zoom\n9:00 am to 4:00 pm Central Time\n\nMonday-Wednesday\nBasic 3-Day Seminar: \nFoundational SWR principles taught using K-2 words provides excellent training for teachers of all ages and grades. Sixteen hours of instruction. \nIt covers Steps 1-27 for a solid foundation to teach Spell to Write and Read.
URL:https://swrforum.com/event/swr-november-basic-seminar-on-zoom/
LOCATION:Zoom\, TX
ORGANIZER;CN="Carolyn Gibbens":MAILTO:bob@swr-texastrainers.net
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241114T230000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241115T150000
DTSTAMP:20260407T202700
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LAST-MODIFIED:20241028T000904Z
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SUMMARY:WISE Guide Practice & Plan - Nov. 14-15
DESCRIPTION:Practice Spelling Dictation!\nStudy 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.” \n\nPrerequisite:  SWR Basic Seminar or thorough familiarity with 70 Basic Phonograms + some Rules & experience.\nIf you can only choose 1 2nd-level SWR class\, this is it!\nRegistration may transfer to a different date if needed.\nZoom link is sent by email after registration.\nTIMES ZONES:  Eastern 2-6\, Central 1-5\, Mountain 12-4\, Pacific 11-3\, Alaska 10-2\, Hawaii-Aleutian 9-1.
URL:https://swrforum.com/event/wise-guide-practice-plan-nov-14-15/
LOCATION:Zoom\, TX
ORGANIZER;CN="Wise Spelling Rhonda Bedee":MAILTO:wisespelling.swr@att.net
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241118T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241120T150000
DTSTAMP:20260407T202700
CREATED:20241115T163438Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241115T163438Z
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SUMMARY:Intermediate Seminar for Red Primary Log - Nov. 18-20 Rhonda Bedee on Zoom
DESCRIPTION: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.\nSince 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. \n\nRead more & Register:  https://brushfire.com/wise-spelling-swr/intermediate-nov181920/575748/details\nSchools may request invoice or purchase order for a group:  wisespelling.swr@att.net or call/text 281.382.6746.\nEastern 3-6\, Central 2-5\, Mountain 1-4\, Pacific 12-3\, Alaskan 11-2\, Hawaiian/Aleutian 10-1.\nTo teach in Black Log with older students\, consider SWR Advanced Seminar instead.
URL:https://swrforum.com/event/intermediate-seminar-for-red-primary-log-nov-18-20-rhonda-bedee-on-zoom/
LOCATION:Zoom\, TX
ORGANIZER;CN="Wise Spelling Rhonda Bedee":MAILTO:wisespelling.swr@att.net
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241230T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250104T150000
DTSTAMP:20260407T202700
CREATED:20240424T041040Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241019T182045Z
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SUMMARY:Advanced Seminar Week 1 of 2 - Mon.-Tues.-Fri.-Sat.
DESCRIPTION:Build all 39 of the Black Log Reference Pages! \nIf 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 . \nDEC. 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. \nDec. 30-31\, Jan. 3-4\, Jan. 6-9 \nUSA TIME ZONES Eastern 3-6\, Central 2-5\, Mountain 1-4\, Pacific 12-3\, Alaska 11-2\, Hawaii-Aleutian 10-1 \n1 Dec. 30:  ☆ Consonants & Vowels\, ff-ll-ss ☆ Multi-letter phonograms\n2 Dec. 31:  ☆ Silent final e; ☆ a-e-i-o-u-y page; Numbers\, Greek\, Latin\, Roman numerals\n3 Jan.    3:   Grammar; 5 spellings of /sh/; /ed/ Past Tense\n4 Jan.    4:   Vocabulary plus Affixes; Abbreviations; 7 spellings of /er/\n5 Jan.    6:  Plurals\, Contractions\, E’s Dropping rule\n6 Jan.    7:  Homophones\, Heteronyms; 1-1-1 rule; y’s Exchanging rule\n7 Jan.    8:  Plus Endings\, Dictionary Skills\, Dismiss L\n8 Jan.    9:  Advanced Phonograms; 2-1-1-Accent rule; ie-ei rule
URL:https://swrforum.com/event/advanced-seminar-week-1-of-2-2/
LOCATION:Zoom\, TX
ORGANIZER;CN="Wise Spelling Rhonda Bedee":MAILTO:wisespelling.swr@att.net
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250106T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250109T150000
DTSTAMP:20260407T202700
CREATED:20240424T041308Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241019T182207Z
UID:4833-1736164800-1736434800@swrforum.com
SUMMARY:Advanced Seminar Week 2 of 2 - Mon.-Tues.-Wed.-Thurs.
DESCRIPTION:Build all 39 of the Black Log Reference Pages! \nIf 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 . \nDEC. 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. \nDec. 30-31\, Jan. 3-4\, Jan. 6-9 \nUSA TIME ZONES Eastern 3-6\, Central 2-5\, Mountain 1-4\, Pacific 12-3\, Alaska 11-2\, Hawaii-Aleutian 10-1 \n1 Dec. 30:  ☆ Consonants & Vowels\, ff-ll-ss ☆ Multi-letter phonograms\n2 Dec. 31:  ☆ Silent final e; ☆ a-e-i-o-u-y page; Numbers\, Greek\, Latin\, Roman numerals\n3 Jan.    3:   Grammar; 5 spellings of /sh/; /ed/ Past Tense\n4 Jan.    4:   Vocabulary plus Affixes; Abbreviations; 7 spellings of /er/\n5 Jan.    6:   Plurals\, Contractions\, E’s Dropping rule\n6 Jan.    7:   Homophones\, Heteronyms; 1-1-1 rule; y’s Exchanging rule\n7 Jan.    8:   Plus Endings\, Dictionary Skills\, Dismiss L\n8 Jan.    9:   Advanced Phonograms; 2-1-1-Accent rule; ie-ei rule
URL:https://swrforum.com/event/advanced-seminar-week-2-of-2-2/
LOCATION:Zoom\, TX
ORGANIZER;CN="Wise Spelling Rhonda Bedee":MAILTO:wisespelling.swr@att.net
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250118T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250121T235959
DTSTAMP:20260407T202700
CREATED:20250109T193051Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250109T193051Z
UID:5508-1737158400-1737503999@swrforum.com
SUMMARY:2025 MLK Weekend Zoom Basic
DESCRIPTION:Basic ($150)—January 18\, 20-21\, Saturday\, Monday-Tuesday 9am-4pm CST \nNo class on Sunday. \nMLK Weekend Registration
URL:https://swrforum.com/event/2025-mlk-weekend-zoom-basic/
LOCATION:Zoom\, TX
ORGANIZER;CN="Carolyn Gibbens":MAILTO:carolyn@swr-texastrainers.net
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250203T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250205T150000
DTSTAMP:20260407T202700
CREATED:20250113T230928Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250130T010248Z
UID:5520-1738580400-1738767600@swrforum.com
SUMMARY:Wise Guide Practice & Plan Feb. 3 and 5 - Rhonda Bedee
DESCRIPTION:Practice Spelling Dictation!  \nStudy 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.” \n\nPrerequisite:  SWR Basic Seminar or thorough familiarity with 70 Basic Phonograms + some Rules & experience.\nREQUIRED READING before class time is 26 pages.\nIf you can only choose one 2nd-level SWR class\, this is it!\nRegistration may transfer to a different date if needed.  DETAILS & REGISTRATION.\nZoom link is sent by email after registration.\nTIME ZONES:  Eastern 2-6\, Central 1-5\, Mountain 12-4\, Pacific 11-3\, Alaska 10-2\, Hawaii-Aleutian 9-1.
URL:https://swrforum.com/event/wise-guide-practice-plan-feb-3-and-5-rhonda-bedee/
LOCATION:Zoom\, TX
ORGANIZER;CN="Wise Spelling Rhonda Bedee":MAILTO:wisespelling.swr@att.net
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250211T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250212T130000
DTSTAMP:20260407T202700
CREATED:20250130T005258Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250130T010647Z
UID:5586-1739271600-1739365200@swrforum.com
SUMMARY:Wise Guide Practice & Plan Feb. 11-12 and 18-19 - Rhonda Bedee
DESCRIPTION:Practice Spelling Dictation!  \nStudy 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.” \n\nPrerequisite:  SWR Basic Seminar or thorough familiarity with 70 Basic Phonograms + some Rules & experience.\nIf you can only choose one 2nd-level SWR class\, this is it!\nREQUIRED READING before class time is 26 pages.\nRegistration may transfer to a different date if needed.  DETAILS & REGISTRATION.\nZoom link is sent by email after registration.\nTIME ZONES:  Eastern 2-4\, Central 1-3\, Mountain 12-2\, Pacific 11-1\, Alaska 10-12\, Hawaii-Aleutian 9-11.
URL:https://swrforum.com/event/wise-guide-practice-plan-feb-3-and-5-rhonda-bedee-copy/
LOCATION:Zoom\, TX
ORGANIZER;CN="Wise Spelling Rhonda Bedee":MAILTO:wisespelling.swr@att.net
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250218T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250219T130000
DTSTAMP:20260407T202700
CREATED:20250130T010658Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250131T225246Z
UID:5595-1739876400-1739970000@swrforum.com
SUMMARY:CONTINUATION Wise Guide Practice & Plan Feb. 11-12 and 18-19
DESCRIPTION:Practice Spelling Dictation!  This is the continuation of Wise Guide class that began Feb. 11-12.\nStudy 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.”\n\n 	Prerequisite:  SWR Basic Seminar or thorough familiarity with 70 Basic Phonograms + some Rules & experience.\n 	If you can only choose one 2nd-level SWR class\, this is it!\n 	REQUIRED READING before class time is 26 pages.\n 	Registration may transfer to a different date if needed.  DETAILS & REGISTRATION.\n 	Zoom link is sent by email after registration.\n 	TIME ZONES:  Eastern 2-4\, Central 1-3\, Mountain 12-2\, Pacific 11-1\, Alaska 10-12\, Hawaii-Aleutian 9-11.
URL:https://swrforum.com/event/wise-guide-practice-plan-feb-11-12-and-18-19-rhonda-bedee-copy/
LOCATION:Zoom\, TX
ORGANIZER;CN="Wise Spelling Rhonda Bedee":MAILTO:wisespelling.swr@att.net
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250314T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250315T235959
DTSTAMP:20260407T202700
CREATED:20241007T040433Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250227T145719Z
UID:5406-1741910400-1742083199@swrforum.com
SUMMARY:In Person Basic Seminar
DESCRIPTION: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. \nEach attendee will need to have the SWR Teachers Manual and Wise Guide.
URL:https://swrforum.com/event/swr-basic-seminar/
LOCATION:Berry Bright Preschool\, 560 Columbia Blvd.\, SAINT HELENS\, OR\, 97051
ORGANIZER;CN="Jani Sakultarawattn":MAILTO:janimo@hotmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250318T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250322T173000
DTSTAMP:20260407T202700
CREATED:20250223T024314Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250301T005638Z
UID:5628-1742297400-1742664600@swrforum.com
SUMMARY:Advanced Seminar on Zoom March 18-22 - Rhonda Bedee
DESCRIPTION: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. \n\nSchools may request invoice or purchase order for a group:  wisespelling.swr@att.net or call/text 281.382.6746.  Details & Registration.\nUNIQUE TICKET OPTIONS!  Choose 1 session for $50 as an elective.  Choose a bundle of 3 days for $130.  Take entire series for $225.\nIf you must miss a session due to emergency\, you can request a video view afterwards.\n10-minute breaks + unique time structure with 1-hour breaks.  THIS ONE HAS AN ODD SCHEDULE!\n\nMarch 18-22.  Central Time 1:30-3:30\, BREAK then 4:30-7:30 P.M.  Adjust for your time zone.\nEastern 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\nMarch 18:  ☆ Consonants & Vowels\, ff-ll-ss ☆ Multi-letter phonograms; ☆ Silent final e\nMarch 19:  ☆ a-e-i-o-u\, Numbers\, Greek\, Latin\, Roman numerals; Grammar; 5 spellings of /sh/; /ed/ Past Tense\nMarch 20:  Vocabulary + Affixes; Abbreviations; 7 spellings of /er/; Plurals; Contractions; e’s Dropping rule\nMarch 21:  Homophones\, Heteronyms; 1-1-1 rule [a SHORT day]\nMarch 22:  y’s Exchanging rule; Plus Endings; Dictionary Skills; Dismiss L; Advanced Phonograms; 2-1-1-Accent rule; ie-ei rule
URL:https://swrforum.com/event/advanced-seminar-on-zoom-sept-30-to-oct-4-rhonda-bedee-copy/
LOCATION:Zoom\, TX
ORGANIZER;CN="Rhonda Bedee":MAILTO:wisespelling.swr@att.net
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250503T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250503T150000
DTSTAMP:20260407T202700
CREATED:20250425T032745Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250426T213422Z
UID:5688-1746270000-1746284400@swrforum.com
SUMMARY:1st DAY Wise Guide Practice & Plan May 3 and 16
DESCRIPTION:Practice Spelling Dictation!  \nStudy 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.\n\nThis 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!\n\nZoom link & 26-page intro document are sent by email after registration – no passcode.   Registration may transfer to a different date if needed.\nThis practicum is limited to 7 attendees.  Instructor:  endorsed trainer Rhonda Bedee of Wise Spelling.\n\n 	Prerequisite:  SWR Basic Seminar or thorough familiarity with 70 Basic Phonograms + some Rules & experience – Trainer approval needed.\n 	REQUIRED READING before Zoom session is 26 pages.\n 	Registration may transfer to a different date if needed.  DETAILS & REGISTRATION.\n 	Zoom link is sent by email after registration.\n 	TIME ZONES:  Eastern 2-6\, Central 1-5\, Mountain 12-4\, Pacific 11-3\, Alaska 10-2\, Hawaii-Aleutian 9-1.
URL:https://swrforum.com/event/continuation-wise-guide-practice-plan-feb-11-12-and-18-19-copy/
LOCATION:Zoom\, TX
ORGANIZER;CN="Wise Spelling Rhonda Bedee":MAILTO:wisespelling.swr@att.net
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250516T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250516T150000
DTSTAMP:20260407T202700
CREATED:20250425T033837Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250426T213328Z
UID:5692-1747393200-1747407600@swrforum.com
SUMMARY:2nd DAY Wise Guide Practice & Plan May 3 and 16
DESCRIPTION:This is the continuation of Wise Guide class that began May 3.\n\nPractice Spelling Dictation!  \nStudy 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.\n\nThis 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!\n\nZoom link & 26-page intro document are sent by email after registration – no passcode.   Registration may transfer to a different date if needed.\nThis practicum is limited to 7 attendees.  Instructor:  endorsed trainer Rhonda Bedee of Wise Spelling.\n\n 	Prerequisite:  SWR Basic Seminar or thorough familiarity with 70 Basic Phonograms + some Rules & experience – Trainer approval needed.\n 	REQUIRED READING before Zoom session is 26 pages.\n 	Registration may transfer to a different date if needed.  DETAILS & REGISTRATION.\n 	Zoom link is sent by email after registration.\n 	TIME ZONES:  Eastern 2-6\, Central 1-5\, Mountain 12-4\, Pacific 11-3\, Alaska 10-2\, Hawaii-Aleutian 9-1.
URL:https://swrforum.com/event/wise-guide-practice-plan-may-3-and-16-copy/
LOCATION:Zoom\, TX
ORGANIZER;CN="Wise Spelling Rhonda Bedee":MAILTO:wisespelling.swr@att.net
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250521T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250521T180000
DTSTAMP:20260407T202700
CREATED:20250519T194814Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250519T213907Z
UID:5772-1747841400-1747850400@swrforum.com
SUMMARY:Parents I intro for hybrid school from Wise Spelling
DESCRIPTION:Spell to Write and Read seminars help you teach even better!\nThis 2.5 hour class promotes good spelling practices in the daily assignments and demonstrates spelling word dictation\, fingergrams\, and word pictures.\nMeets May 21 from 5:30 to 8:00 Central Time – Texas.\nRegister:  https://brushfire.com/wise-spelling-swr/Parents-I-2025may21/605588/details\nDesigned by request for parent-partnered schools and hybrid schools as an intro to phonograms and understanding classwork to assist co-teachers of SWR.\nNeeded in workshop: \n\npencils or pen\nblank paper or notebook\nphonograms and rule cards\, SWR and Wise Guide books (if you have them)
URL:https://swrforum.com/event/swr-parents-ii-class-from-wise-spelling-copy/
LOCATION:Zoom\, TX
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ORGANIZER;CN="Rhonda Bedee":MAILTO:wisespelling.swr@att.net
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250609T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250610T235959
DTSTAMP:20260407T202700
CREATED:20250314T034950Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250314T034950Z
UID:5650-1749427200-1749599999@swrforum.com
SUMMARY:SWR two-day Basic Seminar in Eastern Washington
DESCRIPTION: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. \nBASIC 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. \nRegistration is $165 first timers (25% discount for alumni repeating SWR Basic Seminar). \nEarly 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. \nContact Kristie Patterson for details with local host:  pattersonpnw@gmail.com. \nRegistration with Trainer Patsy Mugg:  muggtalk@aol.com\, 509.860.2727. Payment is through Square by contacting Patsy via email (check\, credit\, debit). \nBeverages and light snacks provided.  Lunch on your own. \nContact Kristie or Patsy for details.  Contact PATSY to register.
URL:https://swrforum.com/event/swr-two-day-basic-seminar-in-eastern-washington/
LOCATION:Hope Lutheran Church\, Spokane Valley\, WA
ORGANIZER;CN="Patsy Mugg":MAILTO:muggtalk@aol.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250609T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250611T235959
DTSTAMP:20260407T202700
CREATED:20250531T214706Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250603T013444Z
UID:5818-1749427200-1749686399@swrforum.com
SUMMARY:SWR June 2025 Basic Seminar on Zoom - Carolyn Gibbens
DESCRIPTION:June 9-11\, 3-Day Basic Seminar 2025 on Zoom\nClick Here to Register \n9:00 am to 4:00 pm Central Time \nMonday-Wednesday \nBasic 3-Day Seminar: \nFoundational SWR principles taught using K-2 words provides excellent training for teachers of all ages and grades. Sixteen hours of instruction. \nIt covers Steps 1-27 for a solid foundation to teach Spell to Write and Read.
URL:https://swrforum.com/event/swr-june-basic-seminar-on-zoom-copy/
LOCATION:Zoom\, TX
ORGANIZER;CN="Carolyn Gibbens":MAILTO:bob@swr-texastrainers.net
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250610T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250611T235959
DTSTAMP:20260407T202700
CREATED:20250718T220055Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250718T220759Z
UID:6014-1749513600-1749686399@swrforum.com
SUMMARY:Basic In-person Fort Worth Julie Wagenmaker
DESCRIPTION:Texas SWR Basic seminar! Study Spell to Write and Read curriculum IN PERSON in Fort Worth\, TX\, on June 10 and 11\, Tuesday and Wednesday\, 9:00-4:30 CENTRAL TIME. This 2-day course is presented by endorsed trainer Julie Wagenmaker at Covenant Presbyterian Church\, 10750 Westpoint BLVD\, Fort Worth\, TX 76108. \nBASIC SWR phonics and spelling curriculum training provides an overview of the program with emphasis on how to use the materials and how they work together for a variety of ages. Julie walks through each level’s first few weeks\, dictating words from pertinent spelling lists and dictating applicable reference pages as she goes. Reference pages include all or most of these: Consonants and Vowels\, multi-letter phonograms\, AEIOU\, Silent Final E’s\, E’s dropping\, 1-1-1\, Y’s exchanging\, plurals\, /ER/ rule\, etc.
URL:https://swrforum.com/event/basic-june-10-11-in-person-fort-worth-julie-wagenmaker-2/
LOCATION:Covenant Presbyterian Church\, 10750 Westpoint Blvd\, Fort Worth\, TX\, 76105
ORGANIZER;CN="Julie Wagenmaker":MAILTO:jkwagenmaker@gmail.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250612T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250614T235959
DTSTAMP:20260407T202700
CREATED:20250525T183726Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250529T192737Z
UID:5787-1749686400-1749945599@swrforum.com
SUMMARY:SWR Basic June 12-14
DESCRIPTION:June 12-14th I will be hosting a BASIC ZOOM SWR Training.  If you are a teacher or a homeschool mom teaching\, this is for you! \nBasic Training is 3- day sessions lasting approximately 15 hours of teaching participants the philosophy and pedagogy of spelling\, penmanship and reading.  Most of the training will allow participants to be in the position as if they are their students.  The focus is on phonograms\, dictation process\, and application of some of the fundamental and foundational rules.  Specific to school teachers\, there is some time to discuss lesson planning and how the weekly schedule may look within the classroom at various grade levels.  \nCOST: $150 (email crosswiseswr@gmail.com about potential discounts) \nThursday: 3:30 to 7:30 \nFriday and Saturday: 9:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. \nEmail crosswiseswr@gmail.com for more details!
URL:https://swrforum.com/event/swr-basic-june-12-14/
LOCATION:Zoom\, TX
ORGANIZER;CN="Nichole Wise":MAILTO:crosswiseswr@gmail.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250616T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250620T160000
DTSTAMP:20260407T202700
CREATED:20250503T031836Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250506T195540Z
UID:5724-1750071600-1750435200@swrforum.com
SUMMARY:Advanced Seminar on Zoom June 16-20 - Rhonda Bedee
DESCRIPTION: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. \n\nBlack Log is required.\nClick here for Details & Registration.\nSchools may request invoice or purchase order for a group:  wisespelling.swr@att.net or call/text 281.382.6746.\nTEA CPE certificates offered:  Rhonda Bedee issues clock hours certificates for Texas-issued Continuing Professional Education credits on request.\nUNIQUE TICKET OPTIONS!  Choose 1 session for $50 as an elective.  Choose a bundle of 3 days for $130.  Take entire series for $225.\nIf you must miss a session due to emergency\, you can request a video view afterwards.\n10-minute breaks\n\nJune 16-20.  Central Time 1:00-6:00 P.M.   Adjust for your time zone.\nEastern 2-7\, Central 1-6\, Mountain 12-5\, Pacific 11-4\, Alaska 10-3\, Hawaii-Aleutian 9-2\nSession 1 June 16:  ☆ Consonants & Vowels\, ff-ll-ss ☆ Multi-letter phonograms; ☆ Silent final e; ☆ a-e-i-o-u-y page\nSession 2 June 17:  Numbers\, Greek\, Latin\, Roman numerals; Grammar; 5 spellings of /sh/; /ed/ Past Tense\nSession 3 June 18:   Vocabulary plus Affixes; Abbreviations; 7 spellings of /er/; Plurals\, Contractions\nSession 4 June 19:   E’s Dropping rule; Homophones\, Heteronyms; 1-1-1 rule; y’s Exchanging rule; Plus Endings\nSession 5 June 20:   Dictionary Skills\, Dismiss L; Advanced Phonograms; 2-1-1-Accent rule; ie-ei rule
URL:https://swrforum.com/event/advanced-seminar-on-zoom-march-18-22-rhonda-bedee-copy/
LOCATION:Zoom\, TX
ORGANIZER;CN="Rhonda Bedee":MAILTO:wisespelling.swr@att.net
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250624T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250625T150000
DTSTAMP:20260407T202700
CREATED:20250506T173655Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250506T204555Z
UID:5731-1750762800-1750863600@swrforum.com
SUMMARY:Wise Guide Practice & Plan June 24-25 - Rhonda Bedee Zoom
DESCRIPTION:Practice Spelling Dictation!  \nStudy 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\, June 24-25 Tuesday and Wednesday\, 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.\n\nThis 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!\n\nZoom link & 26-page intro document are sent by email after registration – no passcode.   Registration may transfer to a different date if needed.\nThis practicum is limited to 7 attendees.  Instructor:  endorsed trainer Rhonda Bedee of Wise Spelling.\n\n 	Prerequisite:  SWR Basic Seminar or thorough familiarity with 70 Basic Phonograms + some Rules & experience – Trainer approval needed.\n 	REQUIRED READING before Zoom session is 26 pages.\n 	Schools may request invoice or purchase order for a group:  wisespelling.swr@att.net or call/text 281.382.6746.\n 	TEA CPE certificates offered:  Rhonda Bedee issues on request clock hours certificates for Texas-issued Continuing Professional Education credits.\n 	Registration may transfer to a different date if needed.  DETAILS & REGISTRATION.\n 	Zoom link is sent by email after registration.\n 	TIME ZONES:  Eastern 2-6\, Central 1-5\, Mountain 12-4\, Pacific 11-3\, Alaska 10-2\, Hawaii-Aleutian 9-1.
URL:https://swrforum.com/event/1st-day-wise-guide-practice-plan-may-3-and-16-copy/
LOCATION:Zoom\, TX
ORGANIZER;CN="Wise Spelling Rhonda Bedee":MAILTO:wisespelling.swr@att.net
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250630T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250702T150000
DTSTAMP:20260407T202700
CREATED:20250507T043339Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250507T043855Z
UID:5736-1751284800-1751468400@swrforum.com
SUMMARY:Intermediate Seminar for Red Log - June 30 and July 1-2 Rhonda Bedee on Zoom
DESCRIPTION: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.\nSince Step 1 Basic addressed early Steps in the Red Log\, here in Intermediate you will complete the Scope & Sequence with a work-through of Steps 25-40 using the Red Log including its 3 new Reference Pages.  Instructor Rhonda Bedee models 10 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. \n\nClick here to read more & Register. \nSchools may request invoice or purchase order for a group:  wisespelling.swr@att.net or call/text 281.382.6746.\nEastern 3-6\, Central 2-5\, Mountain 1-4\, Pacific 12-3\, Alaskan 11-2\, Hawaiian/Aleutian 10-1.\nTo teach in Black Log with older students\, consider SWR Advanced Seminar instead.
URL:https://swrforum.com/event/intermediate-seminar-for-red-primary-log-nov-18-20-rhonda-bedee-on-zoom-copy/
LOCATION:Zoom\, TX
ORGANIZER;CN="Wise Spelling Rhonda Bedee":MAILTO:wisespelling.swr@att.net
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250707T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250709T235959
DTSTAMP:20260407T202700
CREATED:20250531T231925Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250627T021253Z
UID:5826-1751846400-1752105599@swrforum.com
SUMMARY:SWR July 2025 Basic Seminar on Zoom - Carolyn Gibbens
DESCRIPTION:July 7-9\, 3-Day Basic Seminar 2025 on Zoom\nClick Here to Register \n9:00 am to 4:00 pm Central Time \nMonday-Wednesday \nBasic 3-Day Seminar: \nFoundational SWR principles taught using K-2 words provides excellent training for teachers of all ages and grades. Sixteen hours of instruction. \nIt covers Steps 1-27 for a solid foundation to teach Spell to Write and Read.
URL:https://swrforum.com/event/swr-june-2025-basic-seminar-on-zoom-copy/
LOCATION:Zoom\, TX
ORGANIZER;CN="Carolyn Gibbens":MAILTO:bob@swr-texastrainers.net
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250714T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250717T150000
DTSTAMP:20260407T202700
CREATED:20250512T232045Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250512T233824Z
UID:5742-1752494400-1752764400@swrforum.com
SUMMARY:Advanced Seminar Week 1 of 2 – Mon.-Thurs. on Zoom – Trainer Rhonda Bedee
DESCRIPTION:Build all 39 of the Black Log Reference Pages! \nIf you’ve attended BASIC & will teach older students with the Black Log\, you are ready for Next Step SWR Advanced!  Begin with 4 reference pages needed every year\, then work through all 39 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.  Email Trainer Rhonda with your questions – wisespelling.swr@att.net. \nJULY 14-17 is week 1\, then JULY 21-24 for week 2 with 3 hours a day for 8 days total.  Many topics are worked through – 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. \nUSA TIME ZONES Eastern 3-6\, Central 2-5\, Mountain 1-4\, Pacific 12-3\, Alaska 11-2\, Hawaii-Aleutian 10-1 \nWeek 1 – July 14-17 MON.-THURS. \nSession 1 July 14  ☆ Consonants & Vowels\, ff-ll-ss ☆ Multi-letter phonograms \nSession 2 July 15  ☆ Silent final e; ☆ a-e-i-o-u; Numbers\, Greek\, Latin\, Roman numerals \nSession 3 July 16   Grammar; 5 spellings of /sh/; /ed/ Past Tense \nSession 4 July 17   Vocabulary plus Affixes; Abbreviations; 7 spellings of /er/ \nWeek 2 – July 20-24 MON.-THURS. \nSession 5 July 21   Plurals\, Contractions\, E’s Dropping rule \nSession 6 July 22   Homophones\, Heteronyms; 1-1-1 rule\, y’s Exchanging rule \nSession 7 July 23   Plus Endings\, Dictionary Skills\, Dismiss L \nSession 8 July 24   Advanced Phonograms\, 2-1-1-Accent rule\, ie-ei rule
URL:https://swrforum.com/event/advanced-seminar-week-1-of-2-mon-tues-fri-sat-copy/
LOCATION:Zoom\, TX
ORGANIZER;CN="Wise Spelling Rhonda Bedee":MAILTO:wisespelling.swr@att.net
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250717T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250719T235959
DTSTAMP:20260407T202700
CREATED:20250525T183916Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250529T192814Z
UID:5789-1752710400-1752969599@swrforum.com
SUMMARY:SWR Basic July 17-19
DESCRIPTION:Thursday: 3:30 to 7:30 \nFriday and Saturday: 9:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. \nEmail crosswiseswr@gmail.com for more details! \nBasic Training is 3- day sessions lasting approximately 15 hours of teaching participants the philosophy and pedagogy of spelling\, penmanship and reading.  Most of the training will allow participants to be in the position as if they are their students.  The focus is on phonograms\, dictation process\, and application of some of the fundamental and foundational rules.  Specific to school teachers\, there is some time to discuss lesson planning and how the weekly schedule may look within the classroom at various grade levels. 
URL:https://swrforum.com/event/swr-basic-july-17-19/
LOCATION:Zoom\, TX
ORGANIZER;CN="Nichole Wise":MAILTO:crosswiseswr@gmail.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250721T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250724T150000
DTSTAMP:20260407T202700
CREATED:20250512T232103Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250512T233531Z
UID:5743-1753099200-1753369200@swrforum.com
SUMMARY:Advanced Seminar Week 2 of 2 - Mon.-Thurs. on Zoom - Trainer Rhonda Bedee
DESCRIPTION:Build all 39 of the Black Log Reference Pages! \nIf you’ve attended BASIC & will teach older students with the Black Log\, you are ready for Next Step SWR Advanced!  Begin with 4 reference pages needed every year\, then work through all 39 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.  Email Trainer Rhonda with your questions – wisespelling.swr@att.net. \nJULY 14-17 is week 1\, then JULY 21-24 for week 2 with 3 hours a day for 8 days total.  Many topics are worked through – 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. \nUSA TIME ZONES Eastern 3-6\, Central 2-5\, Mountain 1-4\, Pacific 12-3\, Alaska 11-2\, Hawaii-Aleutian 10-1 \nWeek 1 – July 14-17 MON.-THURS. \nSession 1 July 14  ☆ Consonants & Vowels\, ff-ll-ss ☆ Multi-letter phonograms \nSession 2 July 15  ☆ Silent final e; ☆ a-e-i-o-u; Numbers\, Greek\, Latin\, Roman numerals \nSession 3 July 16   Grammar; 5 spellings of /sh/; /ed/ Past Tense \nSession 4 July 17   Vocabulary plus Affixes; Abbreviations; 7 spellings of /er/ \nWeek 2 – July 20-24 MON.-THURS. \nSession 5 July 21   Plurals\, Contractions\, E’s Dropping rule \nSession 6 July 22   Homophones\, Heteronyms; 1-1-1 rule\, y’s Exchanging rule \nSession 7 July 23   Plus Endings\, Dictionary Skills\, Dismiss L \nSession 8 July 24   Advanced Phonograms\, 2-1-1-Accent rule\, ie-ei rule
URL:https://swrforum.com/event/advanced-seminar-week-2-of-2-mon-tues-wed-thurs-copy/
LOCATION:Zoom\, TX
ORGANIZER;CN="Wise Spelling Rhonda Bedee":MAILTO:wisespelling.swr@att.net
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250725T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250726T150000
DTSTAMP:20260407T202700
CREATED:20250515T231451Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250722T145150Z
UID:5756-1753441200-1753542000@swrforum.com
SUMMARY:Wise Guide Practice & Plan July 25-26 - Rhonda Bedee on Zoom
DESCRIPTION:Practice Spelling Dictation!  \nStudy 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\, July 25-26 Friday and Saturday\, 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.\n\nThis is a NEXT STEP class for SWR teachers.  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!\n\nZoom link & 26-page intro document are sent by email after registration – no passcode necessary.   Registration may transfer to a different date if needed.\nThis practicum is limited to 7 attendees.  Instructor:  endorsed trainer Rhonda Bedee of Wise Spelling.\n\n 	Prerequisite:  SWR Basic Seminar or thorough familiarity with 70 Basic Phonograms + some Rules & experience – Trainer approval needed.\n 	REQUIRED READING before Zoom session is 26 pages.\n 	Schools may request invoice or purchase order for a group:  wisespelling.swr@att.net or call/text 281.382.6746.\n 	TEA CPE certificates offered:  Rhonda Bedee issues on request clock hours certificates for Texas-issued Continuing Professional Education credits.\n 	Registration may transfer to a different date if needed.  DETAILS & REGISTRATION.\n 	Zoom link is sent by email after registration.\n 	TIME ZONES:  Eastern 2-6\, Central 1-5\, Mountain 12-4\, Pacific 11-3\, Alaska 10-2\, Hawaii-Aleutian 9-1.
URL:https://swrforum.com/event/wise-guide-practice-plan-june-24-25-rhonda-bedee-zoom-copy/
LOCATION:Zoom\, TX
ORGANIZER;CN="Wise Spelling Rhonda Bedee":MAILTO:wisespelling.swr@att.net
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250804T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250806T235959
DTSTAMP:20260407T202700
CREATED:20250627T020745Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250627T021407Z
UID:5910-1754265600-1754524799@swrforum.com
SUMMARY:SWR Early August 2025 Basic Seminar on Zoom - Carolyn Gibbens
DESCRIPTION:August 4-6\, 3-Day Basic Seminar 2025 on Zoom\nClick Here to Register \n10:00 am to 5:00 pm Central Time \nMonday-Wednesday \nBasic 3-Day Seminar: \nFoundational SWR principles taught using K-2 words provides excellent training for teachers of all ages and grades. Sixteen hours of instruction. \nIt covers Steps 1-27 for a solid foundation to teach Spell to Write and Read.
URL:https://swrforum.com/event/swr-july-2025-basic-seminar-on-zoom-carolyn-gibbens-copy/
LOCATION:Zoom\, TX
ORGANIZER;CN="Carolyn Gibbens":MAILTO:bob@swr-texastrainers.net
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250807T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250808T150000
DTSTAMP:20260407T202700
CREATED:20250515T232750Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250726T191223Z
UID:5761-1754564400-1754665200@swrforum.com
SUMMARY:Wise Guide Practice & Plan Aug. 7-8 - Rhonda Bedee on Zoom
DESCRIPTION:Practice Spelling Dictation!  \nStudy 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\, August 7-8 Thursday & 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.\n\nThis is a NEXT STEP class for SWR teachers.  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!\n\nZoom link & 26-page intro document are sent by email after registration – no passcode necessary.   Registration may transfer to a different date if needed.\nThis practicum is limited to 7 attendees.  Instructor:  endorsed trainer Rhonda Bedee of Wise Spelling.\n\n 	Prerequisite:  SWR Basic Seminar or thorough familiarity with 70 Basic Phonograms + some Rules & experience – Trainer approval needed.\n 	REQUIRED READING before Zoom session is 26 pages.\n 	Schools may request invoice or purchase order for a group:  wisespelling.swr@att.net or call/text 281.382.6746.\n 	TEA CPE certificates offered:  Rhonda Bedee issues on request clock-hours certificates for Texas-issued Continuing Professional Education credits.\n 	Registration may transfer to a different date if needed.  DETAILS & REGISTRATION.\n 	Zoom link is sent by email after registration.\n 	TIME ZONES:  Eastern 2-6\, Central 1-5\, Mountain 12-4\, Pacific 11-3\, Alaska 10-2\, Hawaii-Aleutian 9-1.
URL:https://swrforum.com/event/wise-guide-practice-plan-july-25-26-rhonda-bedee-on-zoom-copy/
LOCATION:Zoom\, TX
ORGANIZER;CN="Wise Spelling Rhonda Bedee":MAILTO:wisespelling.swr@att.net
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