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SUMMARY:Summer Workshop: Foundations in Reading Remediation
DESCRIPTION:This workshop is designed for teachers and others practitioners who support students with reading. The workshop goal is to provide participants with foundational skills to support students who have reading difficulties. Practical strategies will be demonstrated for use in either classroom or one to one teaching environments. \nTopics covered will include: \n\nAcquisition of reading skills among typically developing students\nIdentification of reasons why some students may struggle to read\nEvidence based ‐ intervention strategies to support students who struggle with reading\n\nParticipants will be provided with comprehensive course material including graphic organizers\, frameworks for use in classroom and one to one teaching environments. \n*SPACE IS LIMITED\, ONLY 20 SEATS AVAILABLE \nDates 1pm to 4 pm\, Monday to Friday\, Aug 19 to 23\, 2019 \nCost  Early Bird $400 (end June 30)\, Registration $425 (ends July31)\, Last Minute $450 \nSAVE 5% each when registering 2 or more at the same time \n*$50 non refundable administration fee included \nRegister here or call 780‐434‐3698 \nEmail  resources@centre4literacy.com or Centre4Literacy.com \nInstructors Yvonne Stern and Marcia Langenberg \nThis workshop will be led by Yvonne Stern and Marcia Langenberg. Yvonne and Marcia both hold Master’s Degree in Education. They have extensive experience teaching students with learning disabilities/disorders in reading and writing. With expertise born from experience and informed by research\, both can respond to participants’ questions with pragmatism and insight.
URL:https://centre4literacy.com/event/summer-workshop-foundations-in-reading-remediation/
LOCATION:Centre for Literacy\, 100\, 9797-45th Avenue NW\, Edmonton\, Alberta\, T6E 5V8\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Professional Development
ORGANIZER;CN="Centre for Literacy":MAILTO:info@centre4literacy.com
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SUMMARY:Summer Workshop: Strategies For Teaching Writing
DESCRIPTION:This workshop is designed for teachers and others practitioners who support students with writing. Its goals are to provide participants with practical strategies for use in either classroom or one-to-one teaching environments. \nThis session will address topics such as: \n\nEngendering enthusiasm about writing\nEngaging the most reluctant writer\nEnabling students to write with confidence\, finding their own writing style and voice\n\nParticipants will be provided with comprehensive resources including material that can be used in a classroom or other teaching environments. \n*SPACE IS LIMITED\, ONLY 20 SPOTS AVAILABLE  \nDates 9:00 am to Noon\, Monday to Friday\, August 19- 23\, 2019 \nCost  Early Bird $400 (end June 30)\, $425 (ends July31)\, Registration $450 \nSAVE 5% each when registering 2 or more at the same time \n*$50 non refundable administration fee included \nRegister here or call 780‐434‐3698 \nEmail  resources@centre4literacy.com or Centre4Literacy.com \nInstructors Ashley McPherson & Marshall Thiessen \nThis workshop will be led by Ashley McPherson and Marshall Thiessen.  Ashley is completing a Master’s Degree in Literacy Studies and has been project lead in the development of the Centre’s structured writing program\, Tell me!/Raconte-moi!\, designed for elementary students. Marshall has returned to the field of education after having worked for the Government of Alberta\, in several senior policy roles. He teaches English and Literacy at the high school level.
URL:https://centre4literacy.com/event/summer-workshop-strategies-for-teaching-writing/
LOCATION:Centre for Literacy\, 100\, 9797-45th Avenue NW\, Edmonton\, Alberta\, T6E 5V8\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Professional Development
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20181003T190000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20181003T210000
DTSTAMP:20260524T211552
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SUMMARY:Foundations in Reading Remediation: Part 2
DESCRIPTION:See information from September 26.
URL:https://centre4literacy.com/event/foundations-in-reading-remediation-part-2/
LOCATION:Centre for Literacy\, 100\, 9797-45th Avenue NW\, Edmonton\, Alberta\, T6E 5V8\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Community,Professional Development
ORGANIZER;CN="Centre for Literacy":MAILTO:info@centre4literacy.com
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20181003T190000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20181003T210000
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SUMMARY:Foundations in Reading Remediation: Part 1
DESCRIPTION:The focus of this session will be on the use of evidence based multi–sensory strategies (hearing\, seeing\, and feeling) to build phonological and phonemic awareness to support a student to gain understanding of sound-symbol connections (the alphabetic principle). Secure understanding of phonological processes is a critical prerequisite for reading competency. Difficulty with phonological processes is the most common reason students struggle with literacy. Support will be provided in how to plan and deliver initial remediation strategies. \nThis is a core class for Centre for Literacy Teachers. This course will be held over two consecutive Wednesdays. Part 1 of this session will be held on September 26th from 7 to 9pm. Part 2 will be held on October 3rd\, also from 7 to 9 pm.  Teachers\, educational assistants and other professionals in the community are invited to attend. Registration is $75 and can be taken over the phone at 780-434-3698.
URL:https://centre4literacy.com/event/foundations-in-reading-remediation-part-1/
LOCATION:Centre for Literacy\, 100\, 9797-45th Avenue NW\, Edmonton\, Alberta\, T6E 5V8\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Community,Professional Development
ORGANIZER;CN="Centre for Literacy":MAILTO:info@centre4literacy.com
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20180912T190000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20180912T210000
DTSTAMP:20260524T211552
CREATED:20180424T020641Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180424T020641Z
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SUMMARY:Using Testing to Inform Reading and Mathematics Remediation
DESCRIPTION:This session will provide an overview of how assessments can be used to create a profile of a learner and support the development of short\, medium and long-term plans for remediation. The session will cover formal psychoeducational evaluations\, speech-language reviews\, executive function/attention reviews\, and tools for continuing progress monitoring like the Feifer Assessment of Reading (FAR) and Feifer Assessment of Mathematics (FAM). \nThis session is a core course for teaching staff at the Centre for Literacy. Teachers in the community\, education assistants and others are also invited to participate. \nThe cost for this session is $40. Registration can be taken over the phone at 780-434-3698. A discount of 10% is applied if two teachers register and pay at the same time.
URL:https://centre4literacy.com/event/using-testing-to-inform-reading-and-mathematics-remediation/
LOCATION:Centre for Literacy\, 100\, 9797-45th Avenue NW\, Edmonton\, Alberta\, T6E 5V8\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Community,Professional Development
ORGANIZER;CN="Centre for Literacy":MAILTO:info@centre4literacy.com
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SUMMARY:Learning Disabilities: Critical Concepts
DESCRIPTION:This session will provide insight into the neurodevelopmental basis of learning disabilities\, the different types of LDs\, terminology\, the criteria used to diagnosis LDs\, and frequent co-existing conditions. \nThis session is designed as a core class for Centre for Literacy Teachers\, along with teachers\, education assistants and other professionals in the community. The purpose of this session is to highlight new and emerging research and its implications for intervention. \nRegistration can be taken over the phone at 780-434-3698. If two individuals register and pay for this session\, a 10% reduction will be applied at the time of registration.
URL:https://centre4literacy.com/event/learning-disabilities-critical-concepts/
LOCATION:Centre for Literacy\, 100\, 9797-45th Avenue NW\, Edmonton\, Alberta\, T6E 5V8\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Community,Professional Development
ORGANIZER;CN="Centre for Literacy":MAILTO:info@centre4literacy.com
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20180829T190000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20180829T210000
DTSTAMP:20260524T211552
CREATED:20180424T014846Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180424T014846Z
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SUMMARY:Dealing with Challenging Student Behaviours
DESCRIPTION:This practical session will highlight strategies that can be employed to manage challenging student behaviours.  Information will be provided on how to analyze the possible reasons for difficult behaviours\, and in how to construct a behaviour plan with a student that reinforces good behaviours and minimizes the impact of challenging action. The desired outcome is for students to be highly engaged in the process\, resulting in improved educational outcomes. The instructor has worked as a behavioural consultant with children on the Autism Spectrum. \nRegistration can be taken over the phone at 780-434-3698. The PD cost is $40. A 5% reduction will be applied if two individuals register and pay at the same time.
URL:https://centre4literacy.com/event/dealing-with-challenging-student-behaviours/
LOCATION:Centre for Literacy\, 100\, 9797-45th Avenue NW\, Edmonton\, Alberta\, T6E 5V8\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Community,Professional Development
ORGANIZER;CN="Centre for Literacy":MAILTO:info@centre4literacy.com
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20180820T090000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20180820T120000
DTSTAMP:20260524T211552
CREATED:20180423T214741Z
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SUMMARY:Strategies for Teaching Writing - Summer Workshop-Day 1
DESCRIPTION:This workshop is designed for teachers and others who support students with writing. Its goals are to provide participants with practical strategies for use in either classroom or one to one teaching environments to: \n\nEngender enthusiasm about writing\nEngage the most reluctant writer\nEnable students to write with confidence\, finding their own writing style and voice\n\nParticipants will be provided with comprehensive course material. \nThis workshop will be held daily from 9:00 am to Noon\, Monday to Friday\, August 20‐24th. \nThe fee for this course is $350. Registration can be taken over the phone. A 5% reduction is available for participants who register and pay a the same time. \nThis program will be capped at 20 participants.
URL:https://centre4literacy.com/event/strategies-for-teaching-writing-summer-workshop-day-1/
LOCATION:Centre for Literacy\, 100\, 9797-45th Avenue NW\, Edmonton\, Alberta\, T6E 5V8\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Community,Professional Development
ORGANIZER;CN="Centre for Literacy":MAILTO:info@centre4literacy.com
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20180706T090000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20180706T120000
DTSTAMP:20260524T211552
CREATED:20180423T204723Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180423T205009Z
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SUMMARY:Foundations in Reading Remediation Workshop - Day 4
DESCRIPTION:This workshop is designed for teachers and others who support students with reading. The goal of this workshop is to provide participants with foundational skills to support students who have reading difficulties. Practical strategies will be demonstrated for use in either classroom or one to one teaching environments. \nTopics covered will include: \n\nAcquisition of reading skills among typically developing students\nIdentfication of reasons why some students may struggle to read\nEvidence based ‐ intervention strategies to support students who struggle with reading\n\nParticipants will be provided with comprehensive course material. \nThis course will run from Tuesday to Friday in the mornings\, 9 am to noon. \nThe fee for all four days instruction is $300. The program will be capped at 20 participants.
URL:https://centre4literacy.com/event/foundations-in-reading-remediation-day-4/
LOCATION:Centre for Literacy\, 100\, 9797-45th Avenue NW\, Edmonton\, Alberta\, T6E 5V8\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Professional Development
ORGANIZER;CN="Centre for Literacy":MAILTO:info@centre4literacy.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20180705T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20180705T120000
DTSTAMP:20260524T211552
CREATED:20180423T204621Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180423T204940Z
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SUMMARY:Foundations in Reading Remediation Workshop - Day 3
DESCRIPTION:This workshop is designed for teachers and others who support students with reading. The goal of this workshop is to provide participants with foundational skills to support students who have reading difficulties. Practical strategies will be demonstrated for use in either classroom or one to one teaching environments. \nTopics covered will include: \n\nAcquisition of reading skills among typically developing students\nIdentfication of reasons why some students may struggle to read\nEvidence based ‐ intervention strategies to support students who struggle with reading\n\nParticipants will be provided with comprehensive course material. \nThis course will run from Tuesday to Friday in the mornings\, 9 am to noon. \nThe fee for all four days instruction is $300. The program will be capped at 20 participants.
URL:https://centre4literacy.com/event/foundations-in-reading-remediation-day-3/
LOCATION:Centre for Literacy\, 100\, 9797-45th Avenue NW\, Edmonton\, Alberta\, T6E 5V8\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Professional Development
ORGANIZER;CN="Centre for Literacy":MAILTO:info@centre4literacy.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20180704T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20180704T120000
DTSTAMP:20260524T211552
CREATED:20180423T204513Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180423T204922Z
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SUMMARY:Foundations in Reading Remediation Workshop - Day 2
DESCRIPTION:This workshop is designed for teachers and others who support students with reading. The goal of this workshop is to provide participants with foundational skills to support students who have reading difficulties. Practical strategies will be demonstrated for use in either classroom or one to one teaching environments. \nTopics covered will include: \n\nAcquisition of reading skills among typically developing students\nIdentfication of reasons why some students may struggle to read\nEvidence based ‐ intervention strategies to support students who struggle with reading\n\nParticipants will be provided with comprehensive course material. \nThis course will run from Tuesday to Friday in the mornings\, 9 am to noon. \nThe fee for all four days instruction is $300. The program will be capped at 20 participants.
URL:https://centre4literacy.com/event/foundations-in-reading-remediation-day-2/
LOCATION:Centre for Literacy\, 100\, 9797-45th Avenue NW\, Edmonton\, Alberta\, T6E 5V8\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Professional Development
ORGANIZER;CN="Centre for Literacy":MAILTO:info@centre4literacy.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20180703T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20180703T120000
DTSTAMP:20260524T211552
CREATED:20180423T204349Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180423T204349Z
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SUMMARY:Foundations in Reading Remediation Workshop - Day 1
DESCRIPTION:This workshop is designed for teachers and others who support students with reading. The goal of this workshop is to provide participants with foundational skills to support students who have reading difficulties. Practical strategies will be demonstrated for use in either classroom or one to one teaching environments. \nTopics covered will include: \n\nAcquisition of reading skills among typically developing students\nIdentfication of reasons why some students may struggle to read\nEvidence based ‐ intervention strategies to support students who struggle with reading\n\nParticipants will be provided with comprehensive course material. \nThis course will run from Tuesday to Friday in the mornings\, 9 am to noon. \nThe fee for all four days instruction is $300. The program will be capped at 20 participants.
URL:https://centre4literacy.com/event/foundations-in-reading-remediation-workshop-day-1/
LOCATION:Centre for Literacy\, 100\, 9797-45th Avenue NW\, Edmonton\, Alberta\, T6E 5V8\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Professional Development
ORGANIZER;CN="Centre for Literacy":MAILTO:info@centre4literacy.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20180509T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20180509T210000
DTSTAMP:20260524T211552
CREATED:20180423T020607Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180423T020607Z
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SUMMARY:Tapping into the Power of Metacognitive Strategies to Enhance Reading Comprehension and Writing-Part 1
DESCRIPTION:This 2 part session is for teachers\, educational assistants or home schooling parents interested in learning practical strategies to help students simultaneously improve reading comprehension and be more enthusiastic about writing. This session provides practical strategies to learn more about how metacognition can enhance reading comprehension and writing. Metacognition provides a structured process for “thinking about thinking.” The National Reading Panel identifies metacognitive strategies as a critical best practice to enhance reading comprehension. Metacognitive strategies are also very powerful tools to support writing. This professional development session will be held over two consecutive Wednesdays (May 9th and 16th) from 7pm to 9pm. The PD will provide participants with an overview on how to use the metacognitive program\, Visualizing and Verbalizing\, to enhance reading comprehension and writing in classroom and one on one teaching environments.  \nThe cost is $75 for both sessions.  \nRegistration can be taken by phone at 780-434-3698.
URL:https://centre4literacy.com/event/tapping-into-the-power-of-metacognitive-strategies-to-enhance-reading-comprehension-and-writing-part-1/
LOCATION:Centre for Literacy\, 100\, 9797-45th Avenue NW\, Edmonton\, Alberta\, T6E 5V8\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Professional Development
ORGANIZER;CN="Centre for Literacy":MAILTO:info@centre4literacy.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20180503T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20180503T213000
DTSTAMP:20260524T211552
CREATED:20180422T231555Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180422T233951Z
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SUMMARY:Board Games Night for Adults on the Autism Spectrum
DESCRIPTION:  \n \nThe Centre for Literacy\, with the kind support of the Larry and Janet Anderson Philanthropies\, is delighted to host Board Games Night.  Held every second Thursday\, it provides an opportunity for adults or older teens on the autism spectrum to get together and play a variety of board games. A formal diagnosis of autism is not necessary to participate. \nGames at Games Night range from Role Playing Games to traditional board games. Participants get to decide. \nThere is no charge to participate\, but registration is necessary. We do this to ensure so that we can best address the needs and interests of participants. If you are interested\, contact the Centre for Literacy at 780-434-3698 or email us at info@centre4literacy.com. Jaime\, the Recreation Therapist who coordinated Games Night\, will be in contact with you to set up a brief telephone call. \nThe Centre is also contributing with the Faculty of Social Work of the University of Calgary to conduct a research project on recreation needs and social connectedness amongst individuals with autism. All participants will be invited to be part of the research study. However\, agreement to be part of the research study is totally voluntary; individuals are welcome to attend even if they do not wish to participate in the study. \nThe Centre is a friendly venue for people with mobility issues. There is plenty of free parking at our site\, and designated disabled parking stalls. Companions are welcome to attend. \nGames Night will be held every second Thursday. Here is a list of dates for future evenings for 2018: \n\nMay 3\, 17 & 31\nJune 14 & 28\nJuly 12 & 26\nAugust 9 & 23\nSeptember 6 & 20\nOctober 4 & 18\nNovember 1\, 15 & 29\nDecember 13. There will be no Games Night on December 27
URL:https://centre4literacy.com/event/board-games-night-for-adults-on-the-autism-spectrum/
LOCATION:Centre for Literacy\, 100\, 9797-45th Avenue NW\, Edmonton\, Alberta\, T6E 5V8\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Autism Group,Community,Parent Program,Professional Development,Student Group Program
ORGANIZER;CN="Centre for Literacy":MAILTO:info@centre4literacy.com
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