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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.

    Educator Development for Teachers & Parents
  • 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.

    Classical Latin Instruction
  • Diagnostic Literacy Assessment & Evaluation

    Available In Person & Online

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

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    Diagnostic Literacy Assessment & Evaluation
  • Blog

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

    Blog
  • Individualized Literacy & Dyslexia Instruction

    Available In Person & Online

    No cookie-cutter instruction — every lesson is planned individually and carefully to meet your or your student’s needs.

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    Individualized Literacy & Dyslexia Instruction

Individualized Instruction Tailored to Student Needs

Individualized Literacy & Dyslexia Instruction

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

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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Is Your Child Falling Behind in Literacy?

Diagnostic Literacy Assessment & Evaluation

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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Give your student access to the academic success you know they can achieve.
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Educator Development for Teachers and Parents

Educator Development for Teachers & 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…

Class is entertaining and very informative

Public review of Multisensory Phonics for Word Recognition (Decoding) and Spelling (Encoding) Level 2 on Outschool:

This class is entertaining and very informative. Note to parents, you get the best value if you do the homework with your kids as one class builds on the next. My kids as well as I enjoyed Dr.Karen’s class and teaching style. Overall rating: 10 Content: 5 Presentation: 5 Logistics: 5 Value: 5

Laura M.Outschool parent
UNWAVERING DEVOTION

As 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
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
Joyful and exciting method of teaching

Public review of Multisensory Phonics series on Outschool:

Dr. Karen Wieland’s course was so incredibly helpful for our daughter. During the course of the class she went from a struggling reader who didn’t want to work on her reading to an engaged and excited reader who loves to learn. I believe this change was due to Dr. Karen’s organized and efficient lessons, yet joyful and exciting method of teaching. I simply can’t speak highly enough about Dr. Karen. Overall rating: 10 Content: 5 Presentation: 5 Logistics: 5  Value: 5

Meghan E.Outschool Parent
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
Dr. Karen makes learning fun

Public review of Vocabulary Building with Latin and Greek Roots and Affixes, Level 2 on Outschool:

Dr. Karen is an amazing teacher! She makes learning fun for the kids and is very attentive to all the students. Any student that is interested in words would love this course. Rating: 5 / 5

Wendee R.Outschool parent
HARD WORK, DEDICATION, EXPERIENCE

[ . . . ] This process of data tracking was one that I took with me and still use today. Through careful reflection and meaningful decision-making, I am confident that my students are supported and enriched in the area of literacy. I would not have this confidence and knowledge without the guidance of Dr. Wieland. [ . . . ] Dr. Wieland’s continuous hard work, dedication, and array of experience is a reflection of what her graduate students become.

KristinReading TeacherCharlotte, NC
My son very much enjoyed this class!

Review of Vocabulary Building with Latin and Greek Roots and Affixes, Level 2 on Outschool:

My son very much enjoyed this class! He was engaged and looked forward to participating. He is interested in the next level!- Rating 5/5

LathaOutschool parent
KNOWLEDGEABLE & ACCOMMODATING

What I like most about Dr. Karen’s tutoring sessions, is that she is patient and relates our content session with real life examples and puts things in simple terms for me to understand. I like that we brain-storm together.

ChristinaStudentWyzAnt
A Great Time Learning

My daughter had a great time learning Dr. Karen’s class. My daughter starting to applying her education to everyday life looking for meanings of new words. Thank you!

Sunhee K.Outschool Parent
INTERACTIVE LEARNING ENVIRONMENTS

Dr. 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
Upbeat and engaging

Review of Vocabulary Building with Latin and Greek Roots and Affixes, Level 2 on Outschool:

Great experience – Dr Karen is really upbeat and engaging. Rating: 5/5

TanOutschool parent
My son was...so motivated to work that I didn't have to remind him

My 11-yr old son is taking three online classes and this [Vocabulary Building with Latin and Greek Roots and Affixes, Level 1] was his favorite. He enjoyed preparing a slide each week [related to a chosen Latin or Greek root] to share with his class. I appreciated that he had a little assignment, but was so motivated to work on it that I didn’t have to remind him. He said that everyone was engaged and participated in the discussions. He is signed up for level 2 and says he wants to complete all four levels available.
Rating: 5 / 5

Ari's momOutschool parent
Fun atmosphere

Public review of Vocabulary Building with Latin and Greek Roots and Affixes on Outschool:

My son thoroughly enjoyed his experience with Dr. Wieland’s class. Learning Latin and Greek roots using Google docs gave him the sense of teamwork with his fellow students. The fun atmosphere created by the instructor and students was a great benefit to remembering what had been taught during class. Rating 5/5

Mrs. DOutschool parent
BEST EDU PROF I'VE HAD AT ANY INSTITUTION

Dr. Wieland is by far the best prof I’ve had at Bona and the best Edu prof I’ve [had] at any institution. Her classes are demanding and worthwhile. I learned a lot. Assignments are not easy but will help students understand the course objectives. She is very willing to help students in anyway: office hours, study help, Skyping, even independent study courses.

Anonymous StudentRateMyProfessor.com
Immersive and compelling

Public review of Vocabulary Building with Latin and Greek Affixes, Level 3 on Outschool:

A wonderful series of classes. An opportunity not to be missed, to study with Dr. Wieland. I wish I was offered classes like these when I was a child. My daughter is doing the entire series, and it has been fantastic, English decoded. Dr. Wieland’s course is immersive and compelling, my daughter loved every single session. My daughter might not have had the benefit of etymology until college/university, but here it is, it is suitable for children and leaves them with deep understanding and literacy skills for life. I cannot recommend Dr. Wieland’s courses highly enough. Rating 5/5

IriniOutschool parent
SURPASSED MY EXPECTATIONS

I always felt challenged yet equally supported by all my professors. Then, I met Dr. Wieland, and she surpassed my expectations even higher for exceptional faculty. I experienced how much passion she puts into her practice! [ . . . ] Dr. Wieland’s dedication, knowledge, and guidance helped me transition from a student who was eager to make a difference in the world to a professional who is prepared to meet the needs of young learners.

CourtneyTeacherPalmyra-Macedon, NY
MAJOR IMPACT ON MY ABILITY

The rigorous courses I took with Dr. Wieland reinforced my skills as a reading teacher by providing me with the tools I need to implement meaningful small group instruction in my classroom every day. [ . . . ] Without these classes, I would not have been as prepared as I was to take a job with a focus on small group reading instruction. Dr. Wieland had a major impact on my ability to teach reading and also inspired me as a teacher. She has a strong compassion and drive to influence young teachers.

MaryReading TeacherCharlotte, NC
Great Class

Great class. Dr Karen spends a lot of time with her students.

Carrie B.Outschool Parent
Incredible teacher

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

Dr. Karen is an incredible teacher. She is enthusiastic, incredibly knowledgable, funny, and passionate about words. My eleven-year-old son LOVED this class and learned so much. Even when we were on vacation, he begged to find a location so he could call in. When I asked him if he would like to do level two, he said, “I will do anything with Dr. Karen!” – Rating 5/5

CyndiOutschool parent

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Karen M. Wieland, Ph.D
Salamanca, NY 14779

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