Blythe Wood's Qualifications
Certifications:
College of Mt. St. Joseph's, MA Reading.
University of Dayton. MS, School Counseling.
DIBELS - Mentor (Train the Trainer) Training (September 2018)
C.A.L.T. - Certified Academic Language Therapist (2017)
I-C.A.L.P. - Instructor of Certified Academic Language Practitioners (2014)
C.A.L.P - Certified Academic Language Practitioners
IMSLEC Certified tutor in Orton Gillingham approach - Children’s Dyslexia Center (Level 1 and Advanced)
Wilson Language System Level One Certified (2012)
Wilson Language System Level Two Certified (2014)
Completed training: Fundations Level K (2013), Fundations Level 1 (2015), Fundations Level 2 (2016), Just Words (2012), TouchMath, AimsWeb, Renaissance Learning-STAR, Read180, Academy of Reading, Academy of Math, Rewards (2013), Phonics First (2013), Math U See (2014), Lexia Core 5 (2013), Rite Flight Comprehension and Fluency (2014), Stevenson Reading Program, Semple Math
Conference Participation:
Conferences/Workshops attended
IDA National Conference, GA, 2017
IDA National Conference Orlando, FLA, 2016
IDA National Conference Grapevine, TX, 2015
Northern Ohio Branch of IDA Dyslexia Symposium 2013, 2014, 2015
IDA National Conference San Diego, CA 2014
Central Ohio Branch of IDA Spring Workshop 2014
Multisensory Math, Ron Yoshimoto, 2013
Ohio Valley Branch of IDA Fall, 2013, Spring 2015
Conferences/Workshops Chaired
IDA Spring Conference 2018 (Partnering for Progress - Dr. David Kilpatrick - in planning phases)
Ohio Alta Workshop 2017 (Multi-Sensory Math - Jen Scaffidi)
IDA Spring Conference 2017 (Executive Functions - Dr. Cheryl Chase)
Conferences/Workshops Presented
Children’s Dyslexia Center Directors’ Conference, Spring 2018
IDA Ohio Valley, Fall 2017
Children’s Dyslexia Center Directors’ Conference, Spring 2016
Professional Memberships:
Vice President International Dyslexia Association Central Ohio (IDA CO), 2016 to present
Board Member International Dyslexia Association Central Ohio (IDA CO), spring 2015 to present
Whitehall City School Board Member, 12 years
Eastland Fairfield Career and Technical Center School Board Member, 9 years
Adjunct Instructor - Rio Grande University, 2011 to present
Adjunct Instructor - Ashland University, 2017 to present
Ohio School Board Association
Academic Language Therapist Association
Ohio Education Association