Chartwell Teaching Institute (CTI) is a professional development organization that provides evidence-based training for educators, with a focus on Structured Literacy and the Science of Reading to support students with learning differences, including dyslexia. CTI’s core offering is an International Dyslexia Association (IDA) accredited week-long structured literacy course for elementary and secondary teachers, complemented by additional workshops on executive functioning, assistive technology and social-emotional learning, all grounded in current brain research and in diagnostic, explicit instructional practices.
Free Webinar
District Partnership Information Session
Join Associate Director Chantel Touryan-Schaefer and Teacher Training Consultant Meghan Sanchez for an inside look at the Chartwell Teaching Institute (CTI) — a program accredited by the International Dyslexia Association (IDA) at the Accredited Level for its alignment with the Science of Reading, Structured Literacy, and IDA Knowledge and Practice Standards for Teachers of Reading.
Learn about CTI’s mission, history, and comprehensive course offerings, and discover how its partnership with Pacific’s Center for Professional and Continuing Education makes it easier than ever to earn professional development hours and expand your educator toolkit.
Plus, explore strategies to integrate literacy coaching and training directly into your district’s curriculum and availability.
🗓️ Date: April 23, 2026 4-5pm
💻 Location: Online
💡 Cost: Free
Don’t miss this opportunity to elevate your district’s literacy approach and empower your teaching practice!
Meet the Instructors
Chantel Touryan-Schaefer
Chantel Touryan-Schaefer was a first-grade classroom teacher for 14 years before following her passion for reading instruction to become a Reading Specialist. Chantel is a Reading Specialist and Certified Dyslexia Advocate in California and is working toward her CALT certification. She recently joined the Chartwell Teaching Institute as Associate Director. She has aided numerous readers in realizing their potential using the Orton-Gillingham and Structured Literacy methods and continues to support burgeoning readers.
Meghan Sanchez
Meghan Sanchez is a Teacher Training Consultant with Chartwell Teaching Institute (CTI). Meghan brings 10+ years of experience to the classroom and prior to this role, was a homeroom teacher at Chartwell. Meghan served as the director of academic support and as academic dean at Lake Tahoe Preparatory School. Meghan has taught students of all ages, ranging from PreK-4 to high school, and has also supported new educators as a graduate assistant with Johns Hopkins University School of Education. Meghan lives in Truckee, CA, with her wife, Kayla, and dog, Reagan.
