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Term 3, 2010
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Date, Time, Venue
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Topic, Reference #
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Presenter
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Price
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July 2010
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Weds 28th Jul
7- 9pm
SPELD
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Dyslexia and other learning disorders: Introductory seminar: Ref 280710
This seminar provides information about specific learning difficulties with a focus on dyslexia.
For new tutors, teachers, parents, SSOs and other interested people
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Angela Weeks, Director, SPELD SA
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Tutor/ft student $20
Member $35
Non-member $55
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August 2010
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Wed 4th Aug
7.00- 9pm
SPELD
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Getting started as a SPELD SA tutor - the problems students have and how to help: Ref 040810
For beginning tutors joining the SPELD register
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Angela Weeks, Clinical Director, SPELD (SA)
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Tutor $20
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Thurs 5th Aug
10-15 - 11.15am
SPELD
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Understanding learning Disabilities:
HOW DIFFICULT CAN THIS BE? The F.A.T. City Workshop
For kids with learning disabilities, the classroom can be an intimidating place. In this DVD, Richard Lavoie shows why. He leads a group of parents, educators, psychologists, and children through a series of exercises that cause Frustration, Anxiety and Tension...feelings all too familiar to children with learning difficulties.
The screening will be followed by a ten minute discussion for those who wish to stay.
For anyone looking for an insight into the world of the learning disabled child.
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DVD Screening
Understanding learning Disabilities: Richard Lavoie
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$5 dollars on the day
Proceeds to AUSPELD, the Federation of SPELD Associations
Ring to book
8431 1655
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Mon 9th Aug
7.30 - 9.30pm
SPELD
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Information evening for parents: Problems with maths and how to help: Ref 090810 This session looks at the problems encountered by students with dyslexia and the ways in which they can be assisted.
For parents of school-aged children
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Angela Weeks, Clinical Director, SPELD (SA)
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No charge – Please phone to book a place
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Tues 10th Aug
7.30 - 9.30pm
SPELD
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The Latest in Reading Research: Ref 100810
This session will provide a summary of current reading research as well as an explanation of how ReadingDoctor software draws on the latest findings. The session will include a guided tour of some of the features in ReadingSounds 1 Pro.
For parents, junior primary and primary teachers, speech pathologists, SSOs.
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Bartek Rajkowski, Speech & language pathologist |
Tutor/ft student $20
Member $25
Non-member $35
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Jan Polkinghorne, JP teacher; IWB and software specialist
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Tues 17th Aug
7.30- 9.30pm
SPELD
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Talking for text comprehension: It’s more than a retell: Ref 170810 Students with SLDs need to be explicitly taught strategies for understanding an author’s message. It's too late to wait until after they’ve read the text.
For R-7 and special education teachers (R-12), tutors, parents, paraprofessionals
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Anne Bayetto, Lecturer in Special Education: Literacy and Numeracy, Flinders University
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Tutor/ft student $35
Member $50
Non-member $65
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Session 1: Jolly Phonics – How to get started? Hands-on (2½ hours) Ref 180810
Prerequisite: Jolly Phonics – What is it? A practical look at how to introduce the main 42 sounds of English in a student’s first term at school. Includes: lesson plans, programming and assessment; a look at available commercial aids; how to make/download resources; get both continuity and variety into lessons; use computers/IWB to help. All participants provided with a CD of free resources.
For teachers, parents, paraprofessionals
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Jan Polkinghorne, JP teacher; IWB and software specialist
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Tutor/ft student $40
Member $55
Non-member $70
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Tues 24th Aug
7.30 - 9.30pm
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Getting the Most out of ReadingSounds 1 Pro: Ref 240810
Assumes a basic knowledge of the program and will cover its more advanced features.
For people who have already purchased the program. |
Bartek Rajkowski, Speech & language pathologist |
Tutor/ft student $20
Member $25
Non-member $35
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Wed 25th Aug
7.30 - 9.30pm
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Information evening for parents Ref 250810 This session takes a practical approach to helping students develop fundamental literacy skills at home. For parents of R-7 children
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Angela Weeks, Clinical Director, SPELD (SA)
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No charge – Please phone to book a place
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Fri 27th Aug
1.30-3.30pm
SPELD
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Software sampler session: Ref 270810
An opportunity to ask about, see and try out different software.
For all levels of computer skills
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Jan Polkinghorne
Sandy Russo
Frances Scobie
Software advisory team
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Tutors $20
Members $25
Non-members $30
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Sat 28th Aug
9am - 2.00pm
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A multi-sensory approach to teaching reading, spelling and writing: Level 1 Introductory workshop: Ref 280810
This five hour course will provide an introduction to the reading, spelling and handwriting components of a complete language arts program which provides explicit, sequential, multi-sensory instruction. It is suitable for both whole class instruction and remedial work.
For R-7 teachers, special education teachers R-12 , tutors, parents and paraprofessionals
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Sandy Evans, Certified Spalding Tutor
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Tutor/ft student $85
Member $120
Non-member $175
Bring your own lunch
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7.30-9.30pm
SPELD
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Supporting learners with writing difficulties: Ref 070910
Students with SLDs need to be explicity taught strategies for writing. This session will explore teaching assessment processes.
For R-7 and special education teachers (R-12), tutors, parents, paraprofessionals
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Anne Bayetto, Lecturer in Special Education: Literacy and Numeracy, Flinders University
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Tutor/ft student $35
Member $50
Non-member $65
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| Weds 8th Sept
7- 9.30 pm
SPELD
Intro
Session1
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Session 2: Jolly Phonics – So they know the sounds. What next? Hands-on (2 ½ hours) Ref 080910pm
Prerequisite: Jolly Phonics – How to get started
A very practical look at how to continue with Jolly Phonics for the rest of the reception year. How to
• Develop reading and writing skills
• Introduce alternative spellings
• Manage progressive intakes of new students
• Design lessons for students at different stages of development
• Use computers or IWBs as an integral part of the program
Includes lesson plans, making your own aids, a look at available commercial materials, free downloads. All participants provided with a CD of free resources.
For teachers, paraprofessionals, parents |
Jan Polkinghorne, JP teacher; IWB and software specialist
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Tutor/ft student $40
Member $55
Non-member $70
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| Thurs 9th Sept
7.30-9.00pm
SPELD
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Lindamood-Bell Program 090910
Developed over 30 years, the Lindamood programs have a proven history of strong outcomes for students with dyslexia. can your child be helped? Find out how the programs work and why they are particularly suitable for adult dyslexics.
For parents, teachers and other interested profesionals. This is an information evening and is not intended as a training session for teachers.
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Linda Stevens |
No Charge - ring to book a place |
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Wed 15th Sept
Session1
Session 2
Session 3
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Session 3: Jolly Phonics – Getting on top of alternative spellings and grammar Hands-on (2½ hours) Ref 150910
Prerequisite: Jolly Phonics – So they know the sounds. What next?
Looks at the second and third years of school and how to teach reading, writing and spelling skills using the Jolly Phonics Handbook and Jolly Grammar Books 1 and 2. A very practical approach focussing on what to teach; how to teach it; programming; assessment; group and individual teaching; how to add variety and interaction; keeping students engaged and on task. All participants provided with a CD of free resources.
For teachers, paraprofessionals, parents
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Jan Polkinghorne, JP teacher; IWB and software specialist
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Tutor/ft student $40
Member $55
Non-member $70
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