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Training Schedule

The current Pathways to Reading training schedule is listed below. For additional information on any of the trainings or how to bring a training to your locale contact Pathways to Reading(Please Note: No payment is due at the time of registration. Districts and individuals will be invoiced at the completion of the training.)

Year One Training

May 16-18, Oct. 4. Day 5 TBA 2023 Ponderay, IDAHO

  • Location: Location TBA
  • Time: 8:30-3:30 (Lunch 11:30-12:30
  • Trainer: Jane Seward jane@pathwaystoreading.com.
  • District Contact: Lisa McElroy melisa.mcelroy@lposd.org   Cell: 541-922-8425
  • PTR Office Contact: info@pathwaystoreading.com   816-797-2473

May 22-26, 2023 Maryville, MO

  • Location: Northwest State University Brown Hall
  • Materials: Cost includes a full set of teacher’s manuals.  PTR kits must be ordered separately.  
  • Please note– The price increase in 2023 kits is due to the addition of decodable book sets and pre-printed  teacher instructional materials.
  • Materials Link (Scroll to the bottom of the page.)
  • Time: 8:30-3:30 (Lunch 11:30-12:30)
  • Cost: $549
  • Trainer: Carol Thompson carol@pathwaystoreading.com. 816.255.5441
  • University Contact: Laura King Director Horace Mann Lab School LMKING@nwmissouri.edu      816.248.3100
  • PTR Office Contact: info@pathwaystoreading.com   816-797-2473

May 22-24, 30-31 2023 Arcadia Valley, MISSOURI

  • Location: Arcadia Valley, 700 Park Dr., Ironton, MO Building TBD
  • Materials: Cost includes a full set of teacher’s manuals.  PTR kits must be ordered separately.  Please note– The price increase in 2023 kits is due to the addition of decodable book sets and pre-printed  teacher instructional materials.
  • Materials Link (Scroll to the bottom of the page.)
  • Time: 8:30-3:30 (Lunch 11:30-12:30)
  • Cost: $549
  • Host School Contact: Stephanie Wilson. 573.546.9700  Ext. 1
  • Trainer Contact: Mary Lovinguth  mary@pathwaystoreading.com  314.560.6014
  • PTR Office Contact: info@pathwaystoreading.com   816-797-2473

June 5-7, 12, 13, 2023 VIRTUAL. MUST ENROLL BY May 24 to allow for shipping.

  • Location: VIRTUAL
  • Materials: Cost includes a full set of teacher’s manuals.  PTR kits must be ordered separately.  Please note– The price increase in 2023 kits is due to the addition of decodable book sets and pre-printed  teacher instructional materials. Materials Link (Scroll to the bottom of the page.)
  • Time: 8:30-3:30 (Lunch 11:30-12:30)
  • Cost: $569 (Includes $20.00 for shipping of materials)
  • Trainer Contact: Jill Littlejohn  JLittlejohn@BSSD.NET     816-721-8197
  • PTR Office Contact: info@pathwaystoreading.com   816-797-2473

June 7-9, 12, 13 Valley Center KANSAS

  • Location: Valley Center Intermediate School- Learning Lab (south side entrance) 737 N. Meridian Ave., Valley Center,KS
  • Materials: Cost includes a full set of teacher’s manuals.  PTR kits must be ordered separately.  Please note– The price increase in 2023 kits is due to the addition of decodable book sets and pre-printed  teacher instructional materials.
  • Materials Link (Scroll to the bottom of the page.)
  • Time: 8:30-3:30 (Lunch on your own 11:30-12:30)
  • Cost: $549
  • Host School Contact: Adelyn Soellner: adelyn.soellner@usd262.net
  • Trainer Contact: Jane Seward – jane@pathwaystoreading.com – 620.921.5565
  • PTR Office Contact: info@pathwaystoreading.com   816-797-2473

June 21-23, 26-27, 2023 Chillicothe, MISSOURI

  • Location: Field Elementary, 1100 Oak St., Chillicothe, MO
  • Materials: Cost includes a full set of teacher’s manuals.  PTR kits must be ordered separately.  Please note– The price increase in 2023 kits is due to the addition of decodable book sets and pre-printed  teacher instructional materials.
  • Materials Link (Scroll to the bottom of the page.)
  • Time: 8:30-3:30. (Lunch 11:30-12:30)
  • Cost: $549
  • Trainer: Jennifer Phillips   jphillips@BSSD.NET  816-522-8339
  • In-District Contact: Principal Terria Cox  tcox@chillicotheschools.org
  • PTR Office Contact: info@pathwaystoreading.com   816-797-2473

June 26-30, 2023 Oakley, KANSAS

  • Location: Northwest Kansas Education Center, 703 W 2nd St., Oakley, KS
  • Materials: Cost includes a full set of teacher’s manuals.  PTR kits must be ordered separately.  Please notehe price increase in 2023 kits is due to the addition of decodable book sets and pre-printed  teacher instructional materials.
  • Materials Link (Scroll to the bottom of the page.)
  • Time: 8:30-3:00 (Half hour lunch included)
  • Cost: Please register through Northwest Kansas Education Service Center- Laura Ritter  lritter@nkesc.org  785-672-3125  EXT.190
  • Trainer: Peg Meyer  pegmeyer40@gmail.com
  • In-District Contact: Mandy Felix Instructional Coach mfelix@lonejackc6.net
  • ENROLL THROUGH SERVICE CENTER!  lritter@nkesc.org. 785-672-3125  EXT.190 

June 26-30, 2023 Lone Jack, MISSOURI

  • Location: 313 S. Bynum Rd., Lone Jack, MO
  • Materials: Cost includes a full set of teacher’s manuals.  PTR kits must be ordered separately.  Please notehe price increase in 2023 kits is due to the addition of decodable book sets and pre-printed  teacher instructional materials.
  • Materials Link (Scroll to the bottom of the page.)
  • Time: 8:30-3:30
  • Cost: $549
  • Trainer: Jill Littlejohn  816-721-8197       jlittlejohn@bssd.net
  • In-District Contact: Mandy Felix Instructional Coach mfelix@lonejackc6.net
  • PTR Office Contact: info@pathwaystoreading.com   816-797-2473

June 26-30, 2023 St. James, MISSOURI

  • Location: Lucy Wortham James Elementary, 314 S. Jefferson St., St. James
  • Materials: Cost includes a full set of teacher’s manuals.  PTR kits must be ordered separately.  Please notehe price increase in 2023 kits is due to the addition of decodable book sets and pre-printed  teacher instructional materials.
  • Materials Link (Scroll to the bottom of the page.)
  • Time: 8:30-3:30
  • Cost: $549
  • Trainer: Mary Lovinguth  mary@pathwaystoreading.com  314-560-6014
  • In-District Contact: Melissa Keeney melissakeeney@stjschools.org
  • PTR Office Contact: info@pathwaystoreading.com   816-797-2473

June 26-30, 2023 Sublette, KANSAS

  • Location: Southwest Plains Service Center 810 W. Lark Ave., Sublette, KS
  • Materials: Cost includes a full set of teacher’s manuals.
  • Note: PTR kits must be ordered separately.  The price increase in 2023 kits is due to the addition of decodable book sets and pre-printed  teacher instructional materials.
  • Materials Link (Scroll to the bottom of the page.)
  • Time: 8:30-3:30
  • Cost: Contact Belinda Miller belinda.miller@swplains.com   316.249.4550
  • Trainer Contact: Jane Seward jane@pathwaystoreading.com
  • Site Contact: Belinda Miller belinda.miller@swplains.com   316.249.4550

July 10-14 Pratt, KANSAS

  • Location: SCKSEC 412 Sandy Lane,Pratt, Kansas
  • Cost: $549 Cost includes a full set of teacher’s manuals.
  • Note: PTR kits must be ordered separately.  The price increase in 2023 kits is due to the addition of decodable book sets and pre-printed  teacher instructional materials.
  • Materials Link (Scroll to the bottom of the page.)
  • Time: 8:30-3:30 (Lunch on your own. 11:30-12:30
  • Trainer Contact: Peg Meyer pegmeyer40@gmail.com
  • Site Contact: Megan Etheridge meagan.etheridge@scksec.co.
  • PTR Office Contact: info@pathwaystoreading.com     816-589-0857

July 10-14 Mulvane, KANSAS

  • Location: Mulvane USD 263 District Office, 628 E. Mulvane St., Mulvane, KS
  • Note: PTR kits must be ordered separately.  The price increase in 2023 kits is due to the addition of decodable book sets and pre-printed  teacher instructional materials.  Materials Link (Scroll to the bottom of the page.)
  • Time: 8:30-3:30 (Lunch on your own. 11:30-12:30)
  • Cost: $549 (Cost includes a full set of teacher’s manuals.)
  • Trainer Contact: Jane Seward jane@pathwaystoreading.com
  • Site Contact: Glenda Cowell gcowell@usd263.org
  • PTR Office Contact: info@pathwaystoreading.com. 816-797-2473

July 11-13, 20-21 Dickinson, NORTH DAKOTA

  • Location: Dickinson, North Dakota Exact location TBA.
  • Note: PTR kits must be ordered separately.  The price increase in 2023 kits is due to the addition of decodable book sets and pre-printed  teacher instructional materials.  Materials Link (Scroll to the bottom of the page.)
  • Time: 8:30-3:30 (Lunch on your own. 11:30-12:30)
  • Cost: Contact Sarah McFadden for cost.  Sarah.McFadden@k12.nd.us
  • Trainer Contact: Terry Clinefelter terry@pathwaystoreading.com
  • Site Contact: Sarah McFadden. Sarah.McFadden@k12.nd.us
  • PTR Office Contact: info@pathwaystoreading.com. 816-797-2473

July 24-28 Hutchinson, KANSAS

  • Location: ESSDACK Service Center, 1500 E. 11th (Hutchinson Mall)
  • Note: PTR kits must be ordered separately.  The price increase in 2023 kits is due to the addition of decodable book sets and pre-printed  teacher instructional materials.  Materials Link (Scroll to the bottom of the page.)
  • Time: 8:30-3:30 (Lunch on your own. 11:30-12:30)
  • Please Register through ESSDACK: (Registration fee includes full set of teacher manuals)  https://market.essdack.org/collections/events/products/copy-of-pathways-to-reading-developing-successful-readers-level-1-face-to-face-at-essdack
  • Trainer Contact: Jane Seward jane@pathwaystoreading.com
  • PTR Office Contact: info@pathwaystoreading.com. 816-797-2473

July 24-28 Independence, MISSOURI

  • Location: District Administration Center, 25102 E. US 24 Hwy. Independence, MO
  • Note: PTR kits must be ordered separately.  The price increase in 2023 kits is due to the addition of decodable book sets and pre-printed  teacher instructional materials.  Materials Link (Scroll to the bottom of the page.)
  • Time: 8:30-3:30 (Lunch on your own. 11:30-12:30)
  • Fee: $549
  • Trainer Contact: Carol Thompson carol@pathwaystoreading.com
  • District Contact: Emily Cross. emcross@fortosage.net
  • PTR Office Contact: info@pathwaystoreading.com. 816-797-2473

July 31-August 4 2023- DeSoto MISSOURI (District staff only)

  • Materials: Cost includes a full set of teacher’s manuals.  PTR kits and Teacher Resources subscription must be ordered separately.
  • Materials Link (Scroll to the bottom of the page.)
  • Time: 8:30-3:30
  • Trainer Contact: Mary Lovinguth. mary@pathwaystoreading.com
  • PTR Office Contact: Ron Farrow    farrow.ron@desoto.k12.mo.us

August 7-11, 2023 St. Louis County, MISSOURI

  • Location: Green Park Lutheran, 4248 Green Park Rd., St. Louis, MO
  • Materials: Cost includes a full set of teacher’s manuals and shipping.  PTR kits must be ordered separately.
  • Materials Link (Scroll to the bottom of the page.)
  • Time: 8:30-3:30 (Lunch on own. 11:30-12:30)
  • Cost: $549
  • Trainer Contact: Mary Lovinguth mary@pathwaystoreading.com.  314-560-6014
  • School Contact: Beth Meyer beth.meyer@greenparklutheranschool.org
  • PTR Office Contact: info@pathwaystoreading.com  816.589.0857

Aug. 1-3, 7-8 VIRTUAL MUST ENROLL BY JULY 21 to allow for shipping!

  • Location: VIRTUAL
  • Materials: Cost includes a full set of teacher’s manuals. PTR kits must be ordered separately.
  • Materials Link (Scroll to the bottom of the page.)
  • Time: 8:30-3:30 (Lunch on own. 11:30-12:30)
  • Cost: $569 ($20.00 for shipping)
  • Trainer Contact: Carol Thompson carol@pathwaystoreading.com
  • NOTE:  Be sure to provide best email to reach you and a shipping address for training material!
  • PTR Office Contact: info@pathwaystoreading.com  816.589.0857

Year Two Practicum Training

Request and plan a 3-day Practicum Training Now

May 8-10, 2023 #1 St. James, MISSOURI

  • Location: Lucy Wortham James Elementary, St. James, MO
  • Time: 8:30-3:30 w/ lunch on your own
  • Cost: $325     (2022 Small Group manual is required.  Contact 816-589-0857 to order at a 20% discount.)
  • Trainer Contact: Mary Lovinguth   mary@pathwaystoreading.com  314-560-6014
  • School Contact: Melissa Kenney   melissakeeney@stjschools.org
Request and plan a 3-day Practicum Training Now

May 31, June 1-2, 2023 Sublette, KANSAS

  • Location: 810 Lark Ave., Sublette, KS 67877
  • Time: 8:30-3:30 w/ lunch on your own
  • Cost: Contact Belinda MIller (see below) Training requires a 2022 Small Group manual.  Contact 816-589-0857 for a 20% discount.)
  • Trainer Contact: Jane Seward   jane@pathwaystoreading.com  620.921.5565
  • School Contact: Belinda Miller  belinda.miller@swplains.com   316.249.4550
Request and plan a 3-day Practicum Training Now

June 14, 15, 16 Chillicothe, MISSOURI

  • Location: Field Elementary, 1100 Oak St., Chillicothe, MO
  • Time: 8:30-3:30 w/ lunch on your own
  • Cost: $325. (2022 Small Group manual is required.  Contact 816-589-0857 to order at a 20% discount.)
  • Trainer Contact: Jennifer Phillips  jphillips@BSSD.NET   816.522.8339
  • School Contact: Principal Terria Cox tcox@chillicotheschools.org
  • Pathways to Reading Office Contact:  info@pathwaystoreading.com. 816.589.0857
Request and plan a 3-day Practicum Training Now

June 14, 15, 16 Valley Center, KANSAS

  • Location: Valley Center Intermediate School – Learning Lab (south side entrance) 737 N. Meridian Ave, Valley Center, KS
  • Time: 8:30-3:30 w/ lunch on your own
  • Cost: $325. (2022 Small Group manual is required.  Contact 816-589-0857 to order at a 20% discount.)
  • Trainer Contact:  jane@pathwaystoreading.com – 620.921.5565
  • School Contact: Adelyn Soellner: adelyn.soellner@usd262.net
  • Pathways to Reading Office Contact:  info@pathwaystoreading.com. 816.589.0857
Request and plan a 3-day Practicum Training Now

July 17-19 Dickinson, NORTH DAKOTA

  • Location: Belfield, ND. Exact location TBD.
  • Time: 8:30-3:30 w/ lunch on your own
  • Cost: $325. (2023 Small Group manual is required.  Contact 816-589-0857 to order at a 20% discount.)
  • Trainer Contact:  terry@pathwaystoreading.com – 816-797-2473
  • Site Contact: Sarah McFadden  sarah.mcfadden@k12.nd.us
  • Pathways to Reading Office Contact:  info@pathwaystoreading.com. 816.589.0857
Request and plan a 3-day Practicum Training Now

August 7, 8, 9 Bowman, NORTH DAKOTA

  • Location: Bowman County Schools, 102 8th Ave. SW, Bowman ND
  • Time: 8:30-3:30 w/ lunch on your own
  • Cost: $325. (2022/23 Small Group manual is required.  Contact 816-589-0857 to order at a 20% discount.)
  • Trainer Contact: Jane Seward  jane@pathwaystoreading.com   620-921-5565
  • School Contact: Principal Kelley Ouradnik Kelley.Ouradnik@k12.nd.us. 701-523-3358
  • Pathways to Reading Office Contact:  info@pathwaystoreading.com. 816.589.0857

Refresher Trainings

Updates Coming Soon

March 13 Windsor School District MISSOURI (Open to Windsor 2nd grade only)

  • Location: Windsor School District
  • Time: 8:30-3:30
  • Trainer: Mary Lovinguth   mary@pathwaystoreading.com  314-560-6014
  • School Contact: Mike Rickermann, Asst. Supt.
Updates Coming Soon

June 1, 2023 Arcadia, MISSOURI (Open to Arcadia personnel only)

  • Location: Arcadia Valley Elementary
  • Time: 8:30-3:30 w/one hour lunch on own.
  • Trainer:  Mary Lovinguth.  mary@pathwaystoreading.com    314-560-6014
  • School Contact: Stephanie Wilson      swilson@avr2.o
Updates Coming Soon

September 25, 2023 Windsor School District MO (Open to Windsor Kdg. personnel only)

  • Location: Windsor School District
  • Time: 8:30-3:30 (1 hour lunch on own)
  • Trainer Contact: Mary Lovinguth    mary@pathwaystoreading.com. 314-560-6014
  • District Contact:  Mike Rickermann, Asst. Sup

Comprehension Training

Updates Coming Soon

Comprehension Pathways to Meaning Training

  • Contact:
  • Dates:
  • Time: 
  • Cost: 

Dyslexia Training

Demystifying Dyslexia

Do your staff understand what dyslexia is? How it is diagnosed? What the key deficits are?

  • Contact: Terry Clinefelter  terry@pathwaystoreading.com  816-797-2473
  • Instructions: Demystifying Dyslexia (one or two-day workshops or staff development half-days)
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