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  • 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
  • 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
  • Blog

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

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  • 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
  • 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

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…

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
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
Very Fun and Positive Culture

My daughter has learned so much in this class. It is something she looks forward to every week. The instructor has cultivated a very fun and positive culture.

Marcella E.Outschool Parent
VERY PROFESSIONAL, WELCOMING, UNDERSTANDING

Both of my girls were adopted at a young age and were behind in their reading comprehension and math skills. Karen was very professional yet welcoming and understanding of the girls. Her interaction with my girls upon arriving for class were wonderful. My one daughter is very shy, yet warmed up to Karen very quickly. They both look forward to going each week. I feel very confident leaving them in her hands. I can see that Dr. Wieland enjoys what she does on a daily basis.

CynthiaParentOlean, NY
The teacher followed the lead of the students

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

My son took three Latin and Greek Roots and Affixes classes and enjoyed them all. He liked that the class was flexible, the teacher followed the lead of the students, and making slides each week. He felt that it was easy to participate in discussions and was never stressed about homework, even though there was an assignment each week. – Rating 5/5

Student's momOutschool parent
My daughter made HUGE strides in her reading

Public review of Multisensory Phonics on Outschool:

Dr. Karen is absolutely amazing! My daughter made HUGE strides in her reading skills as well as in her reading confidence. Rating 5/5

Molly N.Outschool Parent
Engaging and informative

Public review of Vocabulary Building with Latin & Greek Roots and Affixes, Level 1 on Outschool:

My 11 year old found this course engaging and informative. He is anxious to begin the next level of the course. The instructor made this class fun while giving her students tools to use for many years to come. Rating: 5 / 5

Cathy 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
Great Experience!

We’ve had almost two years of Latin with Dr. Karen and its been a wonderful time. The kids learned a lot, and it was a great experience!

David M.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 bloomed during this programme

Public review of Multsensory Phonics series on Outschool:

My son bloomed during this programme. Dr. Karen’s passion for language and her enthusiastic but patient approach transformed literacy learning into an enjoyable experience. Overall rating: 10 Content: 5 Presentation: 5 Logistics: 5 Value: 5

Abbie M.Outschool parent
Fabulous teacher

Review of Vocabulary Building with Latin and Greek Roots and Affixes, Level 3 on Outschool:

Fabulous teacher and valuable vocabulary building content! Rating: 5/5

JessOutschool parent
Learned SO Much!

My 11-year-old had little previous experience studying roots and affixes and I thought this class may be too much for her but Dr. Karen was amazing and engaging. My child had a wonderful experience and learned SO much!

Kassandra G.Outschool Parent
Excellent Program

I am really thrilled with your excellent program which I think will be very helpful to T. as she transitions into English school.

DebOutschool Parent
My son enjoyed learning

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

Great class! My son enjoyed working online and learning each week. Rating 5 /5

HeatherParentOutschool
Incredibly Dedicated to her Students

Dr. Karen is incredibly dedicated to her students and always well-prepared with activities, lessons, and games to reinforce content. She has an interested and personable demeanor with kids and strives to get to know them and encourage them as individuals. She is an energetic and fun teacher.

Marcella E.Outschool Parent
EXCELLENT TEACHER!

Karen taught our son SAT writing skills, and grammar. She was thoroughly prepared for each lesson, and went above and beyond to help our son reach his fullest potential. Highly recommend!

LanceParentWyzAnt
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 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
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

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

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