The 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. Games at...
The 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. A formal diagnosis of autism is not necessary to participate. Games at Games Night range from Role Playing Games...
Grade 6 is a time of transition for many students. It is the final year of Elementary School. The purpose of this session is to help Grade 6 students build study skills and maximize their success in preparation for the transition to Junior High School. This seminar is about studying so it sticks! The secret to doing well at school...
Study Skills is about studying so it sticks! The secret to doing well at school is working smarter not harder. In this session, strategies will be provided on how to: Uncover and capitalize on learning styles Manage time like a pro Get and stay organized Create a plan to stay on top of work Take notes that make sense Remember...
Two nights, one great instructor, loads of information! June 3, 2019 7pm-9pm June 4, 2019 7pm-9pm *You may also register by calling 780-343-3698 or email [email protected] What are the critical things to know if your child has been diagnosed with a learning disorder/disablity (LD)? This is a question many parents ask after their child has been diagnosed with an LD....
Study Skills is about studying so it sticks! The secret to doing well at school is working smarter not harder. In this session, strategies will be provided on how to: Uncover and capitalize on learning styles Manage time like a pro Get and stay organized Create a plan to stay on top of work Take notes that make sense Remember what...
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. This session will address topics such as: Engendering enthusiasm about writing Engaging the most reluctant writer Enabling students to write with confidence, finding their own writing style and voice Participants will...
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. Topics covered will include: Acquisition of reading skills among typically developing students Identification of reasons why some...
The Edmonton Regional Learning Consortium and Edmonton's Centre for Literacy are proud partners in offering two amazing days of professional learning for educational stakeholders. Dr. Steven Feifer, internationally renowned expert in the field of learning disabilities, is coming to Edmonton to present two not‐to‐be missed work‐ shops on the neuropsychology of reading, writing and mathematics. Steven G. Feifer, D. Ed.,...
The Centre for Literacy, in partnership with the Edmonton Regional Learning Consortium, is bringing internationally renowned learning disability expert, Dr. Steven Feifer, to Edmonton. Registration is now live! On Friday, December 6th, 2019, Dr. Feifer will conduct a day long presentation on the neuropsychology of math and the ins and outs of math disabilities, also known as dyscalculia. This session...