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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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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.

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

Individualized Instruction Tailored to Student Needs

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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Is Your Child Falling Behind in Literacy?

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…

SIGNIFICANT PROGRESS
We became aware approximately two years ago that Dr. Wieland was working on level two Wilson Reading and that she was willing to involve my daughter in the work she was doing. Since that time, she has worked with my daughter, first specifically on the Wilson Reading [program], and then branching out to include improving her contextual comprehension, fluency, and vocabulary as well as her reading motivation. While my daughter does not yet read at grade level, she has made significant progress, with the support of Dr. Wieland. She is an Honor Roll student and she is able to keep up with her class, with accommodations.

HeatherParentAllegany, NY

I'VE SEEN MY DAUGHTER'S CONFIDENCE SPILL OVER
Karen M. Wieland, Ph.D. has given my daughter the skills and confidence to look at a unknown word and decode it without the anxiety that she used to deal with when reading. I’ve seen that confidence spill over into her writing and spelling as well. These classes have been wonderful for her. Thank you, Dr. Wieland!

WendyParentOutschool

What a wonderful class! Sad to see it end.
Public review of Multisensory Phonics, Level I on Outschool:

What a wonderful class! [My daughter] enjoyed it so much and was sad to see it end. [. . . ] Thanks so much for an awesome experience! You are so great with the children! [My daughter] learned so much! Rating 5/5

Karen U.Outschool parent

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

We are seeing progress
Public review of Multsensory Phonics Level 1 on Outschool:

[My daughter] is really enjoying the class with you and we are seeing progress in her understanding of how to spell. Thank you very much! Rating 5/5

Deb JOutschool parent

GREAT PERSONAL TOUCH
Karen is very personable and made my daughter feel right at home. Her evaluation of the session was helpful and encouraging. Wonderful experience! – Kelsey, parent (on WyzAnt)

KelseyParentWyzant

Highly recommended
Review of Vocabulary Building with Latin and Greek Roots and Affixes, Level 4 on Outschool:

A wonderful class. My older daughter has completed Levels I, II, III and IV. The little one will start with Level I soon. Highly recommended. Deep literacy – for life. Thank you, Dr. Wieland! – Please do let us know when Level V is be offered. – Rating 5/5

IreneOutschool parent

OPENED MY EYES
Dr Wieland opened my eyes to the obstacles literacy teachers face at the secondary level. She guided me to change my thinking [ . . . ] to appreciate that even high school aged students might need some basic reading instruction and skills.

AngelynSecondary Social Studies TeacherOtto-Eldredge, NY

Very helpful
Review of Multisensory Phonics, Level 5 on Outschool:

My daughter has had several multisensory phonics classes with Dr. Karen and enjoyed them very much. The teacher has been very helpful! – Rating 5/5

DavidOutschool 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

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

Awesome job with adult dyslexia
Karen did a awesome job of using our time to identify my strengths and weaknesses to ensure she is deploying the most viable resources in the dyslexia field to maximize our efforts.

MarkStudentSt. Louis, MO

KNOWLEDGEABLE AND PASSIONATE TUTOR
Karen is passionate about what teaches and that passion passes onto her student. It is excited to work with Karen and feel her passion and to have that passion passed onto my daughter.

MelindaParentSalamanca, NY

My son enjoyed these classes
Review of Vocabulary Building with Latin and Greek Roots and Affixes, Level 2 on Outschool.

My son has taken 2 of Dr. Karen’s other latin classes and has enjoyed them. He will be taking her 4th latin class as well. Rating: 5 / 5

SaraOutschool parent

Truly Fabulous Teacher
Ms Karen is simply amazing. My son took classes with her in group setting and one on one classes as well. She kept him engaged with both settings. She is very knowledgeable and truly a fabulous teacher that knows how to teach.

ArshiaParent

Dr. Wieland is great!

Dr. Wieland is great! She makes class fun and sends material for kids to keep practicing. My son enjoyed the class and was encouraged to speak Latin and not just learn what the words mean. Rating 5/5

ShirleneOutschool 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.

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

This was an excellent class with a fantastic teacher. She is very good at engaging the children in discussion. Rating 5/5

JoanneOutschool parent

I highly recommend this teacher and class
Review of Multisensory Phonics, Level IV on Outschool:

My daughter took a series of these classes with Dr. Wieland. They were exactly what she needed. Her reading improved almost two grade levels through this class and at home practice. I highly recommend this teacher and class. She kept the kids interested and engaged through what was a very rigorous class. – Rating 5/5

Laura M.Outschool parent

My son gained confidence

My son is a reluctant reader/language arts student who has gained confidence when seeing unfamiliar words, and learned a lot about how these root words are constructed in English. Rating 5/5

EvelynOutschool parent

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