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Classical Latin Instruction

Studying Latin language serves to build knowledge of morphemes (meaningful word parts) that comprise English words and words in Romance languages. Latin study thereby sets the stage for learning any of the Romance languages more quickly.
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For Teachers, I offer professional development workshops related to literacy assessment & instruction, teaching practices for ELA classrooms and other related topics. For parents, I can help you learn and practice home-teaching strategies.
Diagnostic Literacy Assessment & Evaluation

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I share my thoughts on teaching literacy, my growing love of Latin, and my fascination with the English language.

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Literacy & Dyslexia Instruction

My instruction is individualized and goal-directed. My review of the client’s case history, along with what I learn through intake interviews and initial diagnostic assessment and evaluation...

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58% of English Words Come From Latin

Classical Latin Instruction

Did you know that nearly 58% of English words can be traced back to Latin origins? Studying Latin language serves to build knowledge of morphemes (meaningful word parts) that comprise English words and words in Romance languages. Latin study thereby sets the stage for learning any of the Romance languages more quickly.

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Diagnostic Literacy Assessment & Evaluation

Let me discover your child's strengths and determine the exact types of instruction needed to foster academic progress.

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Educator Development for Teachers and Parents

Do you need innovative curriculum for K-12 or college-age learners? Let me leverage on your behalf my many years of experience as a secondary teacher and teacher educator, as well as my training as…

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What Others Are Saying…

My two nine year olds . . . really enjoy this class
Public review of Multisensory Phonics, Level IV on Outschool:

My two nine year olds on different reading levels really enjoy this class. The class material is well laid out and it is practical. Rating: 5 / 5

Laura M.Outschool parent

I've been amazed how much more confident my child is in spelling and writing

Review of Multisensory Phonics for Word Recognition (Decoding) & Spelling (Encoding)- VI on Outschool: My child has learned a lot in this class. Even though he has to be up at 6:30 in the morning, Dr. Karen makes it worth it, worth while and fun! I’ve been amazed how much more confident my child is in spelling and writing. I highly recommend this class.

Rating: 5 / 5

Olga W.Outschool Parent

My son says he would absolutely recommend this class

My son says he would absolutely recommend this class. He says Dr. Karen helps him learn Latin with creative ways to memorize difficult endings. He is looking forward to Latin III. Rating 5/5

LaurenOutschool parent

INCREDIBLE STRIDES IN READING SKILLS
In the first grade, my daughter was diagnosed with dyslexia. She struggles with basic reading skills. This past summer, she was given the opportunity to work on a one-on-one basis with Dr. Karen Wieland. They have been using the Wilson Reading system. My daughter has been making incredible strides in her reading skills. This past summer for school, she has read five books with very little assistance.

PatriciaParentBuffalo, NY

My daughter enjoys classes from this teacher
Review of Multisensory Phonics for Word Recognition (Decoding) & Spelling (Encoding)- III on Outschool:

My daughter enjoys classes from this teacher. She can’t wait to start another class with her! Rating 5/5

Amber JOutschool parent

Very highly recommended
Review of Vocabulary Building with Latin and Greek Roots and Affixes, Level 1 on Outschool:

My daughter loved this class and has asked me to sign her up for the next level. Very highly recommend. Great way to expand vocabulary! – Rating 5/5

Heather COutschool parent

Friendly teacher made the material fun and intuitive
Public review of Multsensory Phonics on Outschool:

My daughter loved this class. The teacher was friendly and really made the material fun and intuitive. My daughter does not warm to classes easy so I was thrilled that she liked this one and wants to keep going with it. Rating 5/5

TammyOutschool parent

"I wish that class would last for a million years!"
Public review of Multisensory Phonics Level III on Outschool:

I can’t say enough good things about Dr. Karen’s classes. After the last class, my son came outside and said, “I wish that class would last for a million years”. I think that speaks for itself!! Rating 5/5

Jen J.Outschool parent

It's a great learning environment!

Review of Vocabulary Building with Latin and Greek Roots and Affixes, Level 2 on Outschool: This is our second session with Dr. Karen. I wanted my kiddo to learn lots of definitions by knowing roots and she has also learned how to spell more words. It’s a great learning environment! Thanks Dr. Karen! Rating 5/5

RheaOutschool Parent

Really Great Over Zoom
Dr Karen is really great over Zoom and kept our wriggly 7 year old engaged. She taught him new WRS techniques that have really helped him.

Ruth H.Parent

Great Energy – Positive Online Experience
My daughter has taken a few classes from Dr. Karen and she never disappoints. Great energy, positive online experience. Though I don’t listen in on the class, I hear saying different kids names to engage everybody. My daughter sees Latin everywhere now- grateful she has this opportunity. Thank you Dr. Karen!

Ruth L.Outschool Parent

Very knowledgeable teacher
Excellent class and very knowledgeable teacher.

Sara S.Outschool Parent

I learned a lot of cool things-- a lot of cool words!
Public review of Vocabulary Development with Latin and Greek Roots and Affixes, Level 1 on Outschool:

My 13 year old son says, “I learned a lot of cool things– a lot of cool words. It was fun and the teacher is great!” Rating 5/5

Alexandra S.Outschool parent

A Great Time
Happy holidays, Dr. Karen. And thanks so much for everything S. has learned from you. She had a great time and is already asking me to sign her up for level 2 🙂

Julie L.Outschool Parent

My 11-yr old loves this class and this teacher
Public Review of Vocabulary Building with Latin and Greek Roots and Affixes, Level 2 on Outschool:

My 11-yr old loves this class and this teacher. We just signed up for his third class with her.

Rating: 5 / 5

AriOutschool parent

Loves the Latin Classes
My daughter loves the Latin classes with Dr. Karen.

Kylie B.Outschool Parent

Highly Recommended!
This is my son’s second year taking Latin courses with Dr. Wieland. She is a fantastic instructor and he really enjoys the classes. They are rigorous yet fun and engaging. I believe he will be well prepared for high school level Latin courses in the future if he chooses to do so. Highly Recommended!

Alli K.Outschool Parent

Our daughter learned quite a bit
Review of Vocabulary Building with Latin and Greek Roots and Affixes, Level 1 on Outschool:

Very helpful class. Our daughter learned quite a bit. Thank you. – Rating 5/5

DawnOutschool parent

A great turning point
My son was afforded the opportunity to work with Dr. Wieland individually with the Wilson Reading program. This structured, systematic, sequential, multisensory phonics approach provided him with many opportunities to increase his word recognition abilities. This was a great turning point for him and the results were amazing. In no time he was reading novels by Ray Bradbury and American short fiction. We went from this teachers telling us he might never read at grade level to their being impressed with his independent reading abilities. My son does better in all aspects of his school work for the simple reason that he can read the directions on tests as well as the material on the test itself. My husband and I are amazed at his increased fluency when we listen to him read and we are so proud to hear him have discussions with adults about The Martian Chronicles, Fahrenheit 451, and other books he has read. We often wonder how were so lucky to be afforded this life changing opportunity f… Read more

CindyParentAllegany, NY

My daughter loved this class!
Public review of Vocabulary Building with Latin and Greek Roots and Affixes on Outschool:

My daughter loved this class! 5/5

Marcy Y.Outschool Parent

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