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Term 4, 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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Oct 2010
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Wed 20th Oct
7- 8.30pm
SPELD
Intro
Session1
Session 2
Session 3
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Jolly Phonics – What is it? Introductory Lecture: Ref 201010
Provides an overview of the Jolly Phonics Program: how it is taught, research results, parent input, & expected levels of achievement at each level. It makes no attempt to teach people how to use the program.
For parents, teachers and paraprofessionals.
To learn how to use the program, there are three practical sessions offered.
Jolly Phonics – How to get started
Jolly Phonics – So they know the sounds – What Next?
Jolly Phonics – Getting on top of alternative spellings and grammar
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Jan Polkinghorne, JP teacher; IWB and software specialist and Frances Scobie, JP Teacher and Tutor |
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Sat 23rd Oct
9.30 am- noon
The Square, Senior School Campus, Loreto College
Intro
Session1
Session 2
Session 3
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Session 1: Jolly Phonics – How to get started? Hands-on (2½ hours) Ref 231010am
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 |
Jan Polkinghorne, JP teacher; IWB and software specialist and Frances Scobie, JP Teacher and Tutor
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Tutor/ft student $40
Member $55
Non-member $70
Please note: If doing both sessions you will need to provide your own lunch
Download registration form |
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Sat 23rd Oct
1.00pm - 3.30pm
The Square, Senior School Campus, Loreto College
Intro
Session1
Session 2
Session 3
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Session 2: Jolly Phonics – So they know the sounds. What next? Hands-on (2 ½ hours) 231010pm
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 and Frances Scobie, JP Teacher and Tutor
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Tutor/ft student $40
Member $55
Non-member $70
Please note: If doing both sessions you will need to provide your own lunch
Download registration form |
| Thur 28th Oct
7.00 - 8.00pm
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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| Fri 29th Oct
1.30 - 3.30pm
SPELD
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Software sampler session: Ref 291010
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 $25
Members $30
Non-members $35
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Nov 2010
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7pm-9pm
SPELD
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Dyslexia and other learning disorders: Introductory seminar: Ref 021110
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, Clinical Director, SPELD (SA)
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Tutor/ft student $20
Member $35
Non-member $55
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Tues 9th Nov
7.00- 9pm
SPELD
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Getting started as a SPELD SA tutor - the problems students have and how to help: Ref 091110
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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Sat 20th Nov
9.30 am- noon
The Square, Senior School Campus, Loreto College
Intro
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 201110
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 |
Jan Polkinghorne, JP teacher; IWB and software specialist and Frances Scobie, JP Teacher and Tutor
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Tutor/ft student $40
Member $55
Non-member $70
Download registration form |
| Mon 22nd Nov 9.00am-4.00pm
SPELD
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Mandatory Notification Training: Ref 221110 SPELD is running a fully day course (the minimum requirement for renewing teacher registration). At the completion of the course, participants will recieve a Mandatory Notification Training certificate which is sufficient to allow renewal of their teacher registration. For those looking to update their Mandatory Notification qualification.
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Pam Oyarzun and Gen Williamson
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Member $90
Non-member $100
Includes lunch and reference manual
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Tues 23rd Nov
7.30 - 9.30pm
SPELD
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Information evening for parents: Dyslexia- what it is and how to help: Ref 231110 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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| Wed 24th Nov 9.00am-12.30pm
SPELD
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Mandatory Notification Training (refresher): Ref 241110 SPELD is running a half day refresher course (the minimum requirement for renewing teacher registration if you have completed a fullday course since 2006). At the completion of the course, participants will recieve a Mandatory Notification Training certificate which is sufficient to allow renewal of their teacher registration. For those looking to update their Mandatory Notification qualification.
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Pam Oyarzun and Gen Williamson
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Member $45
Non-member $50
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Fri 26th Nov
1.30-3.30pm
SPELD
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Software sampler session: Ref 261110
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 $25
Members $30
Non-members $35
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SPELD closes for Christmas |
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