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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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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Individualized Literacy & Dyslexia Instruction
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No cookie-cutter instruction — every lesson is planned individually and carefully to meet your or your student’s needs.
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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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Educator Development for Teachers & Parents
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.
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Diagnostic Literacy Assessment & Evaluation
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Let me discover your child’s strengths and determine the exact types of instruction needed to foster academic progress.
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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Educator Development for Teachers and Parents
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What Others Are Saying…
INTERACTIVE LEARNING ENVIRONMENTSDr. Wieland’s support and guidance including her rigorous course expectations, prepared me for my future career as a Reading Specialist. [ . . . ] Dr. Wieland’s strengths include her ability to foster the development of knowledge and skill through her interactive learning environments, her guidance in creating compassionate and ethical educators, and staying true to their values in the educational community.
ShellyReading SpecialistSilver Creek, NY
Excellent class and teacher
Review of Introduction to Latin Course I on Outschool: Excellent class and teacher! As a parent, I appreciated Dr. Wieland’s detailed summaries after class. Thank you! Rating: 5 / 5
Alaina 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
So Thrilled About This Class![My daughter] is so thrilled about this class! She has turned into a voracious reader and she loves to write (and read) poetry. Your reading instruction was really helpful and absolutely catapulted her into the readersphere.
MeghanOutschool Parent
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT AT ITS BESTAs facilitator, Karen coordinated the monthly meetings and facilitated book selection and discussion. The group involved 10 active members. Karen’s book recommendations were always outstanding. Her vast knowledge of reading research always resulted in some very interesting books for the group to read and discuss. Consequently, discussions were always so rich with information. Our book group learned a great deal about teaching reading from Karen and from each other. This was professional development at its best.
GailReading SpecialistPittsburgh, PA
Loved this class; excited to continueReview of Vocabulary Building with Latin and Greek Roots and Affixes, Level 1 on Outschool;
My 11 and 13 year old kids loved this class! They have two different learning styles and both were engaged and interested. Dr. Wieland was knowledgeable and able to communicate that knowledge well. She was also great with mid week communication and I think it’s wonderful that the kids were given all the material worked on in class to continue reviewing on their own time. Both kids are excited to continue through the other levels as we can get them in our schedule. – Rating 5/5
RiverOutschool parent
Thank you for making this class so much funPublic review of Vocabulary Building with Latin and Greek Roots and Affixes series on Outschool
. . . Also I want to thank you for making this class so much fun. I love the BINGO games and everything that you do to keep these kids interested while they are learning a lifelong skill. You are doing a lot of good in this world. Rating 5/5
Nicole S.Outschool Parent
Great Sense of Humor and EnthusiasmI took a survey on Outschool the other day and they asked me what they could do to make Outschool even better. I said that they should clone Dr. Karen Wieland and have her teaching a lot more classes. I feel like a lot of other Outschool teachers could really benefit from taking a page out of your style guide. The way that you chat with the students and get them warmed up and comfortable, you really allow them to make their discoveries for themselves, and just the way that you maintain a great sense of humor and enthusiasm through the whole class/course is really exceptional.
ChristinaOutschool Parent
My kids both loved this class and both felt like they learned a lot
Review of Vocabulary Building with Latin & Greek Roots and Affixes, Level 1 on Outschool: My kids both loved this class. When I asked them why, they both said independently that they loved Dr. Wieland. She was kind and engaging, and they both felt like they learned a lot.
Rating: 5 / 5
Alicia C.Outschool Parent
My daughter loved Dr. Karen
This is my daughter’s second class with Dr. Karen. She enjoyed the classes and loved Dr. Karen. She especially loved the educational games that helped her to review what they learned in the class. Rating 5/5
CherylOutschool parent
I love the way the teacher organizes this classReview of Vocabulary Building with Latin and Greek Roots and Affixes, Level 2 on Outschool:
I love the way the teacher organizes this class, letting the students research on their own. It really helps them remember what they research. Rating: 5/5
Jennifer A.V.Outschool parent
UNWAVERING DEVOTIONAs educators, we have the power to affect eternity through each life that we touch. This privilege, however, comes only through the time that our own teachers have dedicated to our development. Dr. Karen Wieland is one such educator who has demonstrated an unwavering devotion to the education of her students. [ . . . ] While her scholarship and professionalism are undeniable, what is most striking about Dr. Wieland is her devotion to relationships. [ . . . ] It truly takes one “extraordinary” educator to develop another.
TaylorReading SpecialistRochester, NY
GREAT LESSONDr. Karen was wonderful and I can tell she has a genuine interest in my daughter and her success.
MaureenParentAudubon, NJ
Our daughter absolutely loved class
Review of Introduction to Latin Course II on Outschool: Outstanding course and instructor. Our daughter absolutely loved class and the extra Latin game nights hosted by Dr. Karen Rating: 5 / 5
Ryan V.Outschool Parent
Dr. Karen makes learning vocabulary interesting and funReview of Vocabulary Building with Latin and Greek Roots and Affixes, Level 1 on Outschool:
Dr. Karen is very experienced in teaching the subject matter and interacting with her students. She brings excitement to the class and makes learning vocabulary interesting and fun. My son loved attending class and is looking forward to joining the next level in the series. I strongly recommend this course. Rating: 5/5
Rania E.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
Dr. Karen really succeeds in individualizing her assignments to address her students needsReview of Multisensory Phonics for Word Recognition (Decoding) & Spelling (Encoding)- Level VIII: Dr. Karen really succeeds in individualizing her assignments to address her students needs. I have been very pleased with the progress my son has made. It has led to increased confidence.
Rating: 5 / 5
Kendra W.Outschool Parent
Always Making Learning FunDr. Karen keeps the class interesting and at a steady pace, always making learning a fun and enjoyable process.
Melinda P.Outschool Parent
Able to give individual attention in a group setting
Public Review of Vocabulary Building with Roots and Affixes, Latin & Greek I on Outschool:
Excellent series of classes. Dr. Wieland is a fantastic teacher who goes above and beyond in working with her students. She is able to give individual attention in a group setting and creates opportunities for group/team work as well. Highly recommend. Rating: 5 / 5
Roxsanna SOutschool parent
I cannot say enough good things!Public review of Vocabulary Building with Latin and Greek Roots and Affixes, Level 1 on Outschool:
A wonderful course. Excellent in all aspects. My daughter loved it, the children are offered superb opportunities for participation and for their own research. Invaluable. The children are so lucky to have access to this kind of etymological tuition and insight early in life. Very highly recommended. A whole new perspective on the English language for my daughter, adults around her remark on her vocabulary. Wish I had this offered to me, when I was nine years old. Dr. Wieland is a fantastic, gifted educator. ….I cannot say enough good things! – An opportunity not to miss. Rating: 5 / 5
IrinaOutschool parent