BUILD Training in Springfield, MO

K–1 Early Reading Intervention Training for Dyslexia

Support young learners at the earliest stages of reading development with BUILD Training in Springfield, MO—a specialized program designed for educators working with kindergarten and first-grade students at risk for dyslexia.

Developed by the Luke Waites Center for Dyslexia and Learning Disorders at Scottish Rite for Children, BUILD: A K–1 Early Reading Intervention is a structured, evidence-based program that helps prevent reading failure through early, targeted instruction.

What Is BUILD?

BUILD is a 100-lesson, small-group reading intervention program designed specifically for K–1 students who are struggling with foundational literacy skills.

This program uses a direct, systematic, cumulative, and multisensory approach—aligned with structured literacy and best practices in dyslexia intervention.

What You’ll Learn in BUILD Training

This early literacy training program prepares educators and interventionists to effectively teach the five essential components of reading:

  • Alphabet Knowledge
    Letter identification, sequencing, and alphabetizing skills
  • Letter-Sound Knowledge (Phonics)
    Direct instruction in letter-sound relationships for reading words and sentences
  • Phonological Awareness
    Understanding speech sounds, including rhyming, blending, and segmenting
  • Vocabulary Development
    Strategies for using context clues to determine word meaning
  • Reading Comprehension
    Explicit instruction in understanding and retelling stories

Who Should Attend?

BUILD training is ideal for:

  • Classroom teachers (K–1)
  • Reading specialists and interventionists
  • Dyslexia therapists in training
  • Tutors working with early readers

Training Requirements & Materials

Participants are required to purchase the BUILD Intervention Kit, which includes all materials needed to implement the program with students.

  • BUILD Kit Cost: $750 (purchased directly through Scottish Rite for Children)
  • Instructions for purchasing materials will be provided after training registration

Training Cost

  • Training Fee: $125
  • Payment accepted by check or credit card (upon request)

Why Early Reading Intervention Matters

Early identification and intervention are critical for students at risk for dyslexia. Programs like BUILD provide the foundation for reading success, helping students develop the skills they need before gaps widen.

Register for BUILD Training in Springfield, MO

Take the next step in supporting young readers with evidence-based early literacy training.

Contact us today to register for BUILD training in Springfield, Missouri and learn how to effectively teach students at risk for dyslexia.

Future Virtual Training Opportunities:

June 23, 2026

July 14, 2026

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