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SPELD (SA) WORKSHOPS

Unless otherwise stated, all sessions will be held at SPELD, 298 Portrush Road,

Kensington. You are advised to book early as courses with fewer than 15

enrolments two weeks prior to commencement may be cancelled.

Individual cancellations will attract a 20% fee. No refund is provided for

cancellations within 2 weeks of the relevant workshop.

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Term 3, 2007 July 2007 August 2007 September 2007 October 2007 Holidays
Date, Time, Venue	Topic, Reference #	Presenter	Price
July 2007
Sat 28^th Jul 9am-2.30pm SPELD	Jolly Phonics Part 2: Spelling rules and alternative vowel sounds. Ref 280607 Jolly Phonics Part 2 encompasses explicit teaching strategies and practical ways to introduce the Jolly Phonics spelling rules and alternative vowel sounds; what to include in sessions for parents and an extensive overview of what to teach and when. For Junior Primary teachers and paraprofessionals who are providing 1 to 1 support for young children with literacy difficulties	Janice McPhail, Special Education Teacher	Tutor/ft student $80 Member $115 Non-member $160 Prerequisite: Jolly Phonics Part 1 For Part 1 of their training participants can select either a hands-on-practice option or intensive lecture We will be offering this course in 2008
August 2007
Thurs 2^nd Aug 7- 9pm SPELD	Dyslexia and other learning disorders: Introductory Seminar Ref 020807 This seminar provides information about specific learning difficulties with a focus on dyslexia. For new tutors, teachers, parents, SSOs and other interested people	Angela Weeks, Psychologist (2007)	Tutor/ft student $15 Member $36 Non-member $60
Fri 3^rd Aug 1.30-3.30pm SPELD	Software sampler session: Ref 030807 An opportunity to ask about, see and try out different software. For all levels of computer skills	Jan Polkinghorne Sandy Russo Frances Scobie Software advisory team	Tutors $20 Members $25 Non-members $30
Mon 6^th Aug 7.30- 9.30pm SPELD	Sharpening up on pencil skills (including tracing, drawing, colouring and writing) Ref 060807 Will develop participants’ awareness of factors contributing to ideal pre-writing (4 years and up) and writing skills, as well as common pencil skill difficulties. Strategies to assist common pencil skill difficulties will also be provided. For teachers, tutors, parents, paraprofessionals	Joanna Buttfield, Occupational Therapist	Tutor/ft student $30 Member $45 Non-member $60
Tues 7^th Aug 7.00- 9.00pm SPELD	Comprehension - What’s visualising got to do with it? Ref 070807 People who have poor visualisation skills often have difficulties with comprehension of reading and oral language. This session introduces a program designed to teach them how to visualise in clear dynamic images. For Years 3-12 and special education teachers, parents, tutors, paraprofessionals	Kathy Simpson, Special Education Teacher	Tutor/ft student $30 Member $45 Non-member $60
Wed 8^th Aug 7.00- 9pm SPELD	Getting Started as a tutor - the problems students have and how to help. Ref 080807 For beginning tutors joining the SPELD register	Angela Weeks, Clinical Director, SPELD (SA)	Tutor $15
Tues 14^th Aug 7.30- 9.30pm SPELD	Maths Recovery: Ref 140807 This workshop will explore the principles of the Maths Recovery Program and its practical applications for one-to-one and classroom support. For JP & special education teachers, tutors, paraprofessionals and those concerned with early numeracy development	Jane Bolt, Educational Consultant	Tutor/ft student $30 Member $45 Non-member $60
Wed 15^th Aug 7.30- 9.30pm SPELD	The Impact of vision problems on the development of literacy skills: Ref 150807 Vision is our major sense for gaining information from the world around us. This workshop will discuss how vision problems impact upon a child’s ability in learning to read. The role of reading lenses, coloured lenses and vision therapy techniques in the acquisition of literacy skills will also be examined. For parents, tutors, teachers and interested professionals	Kevin Rooney, Optometrist	Tutor/ft student $30 Member $45 Non-member $60
Mon 20^th Aug 7.30- 9.30pm SPELD	Neurofeedback: A treatment for attention and behaviour problems. Ref 200807 This session will look at the principles underlying neurofeedback and the problems it can be used to treat. For all parents and interested professionals	Dr Tim Hill, Psychologist	Tutor/ft student $30 Member $45 Non-member $60
Sat 25^th Aug 10am - 12noon SPELD	Jolly phonics Part 1: Intensive Lecture Option Ref 260507 Focuses on the teaching techniques and multi-sensory approach embraced by this exciting early literacy program. A quickly paced workshop in lecture format with handouts and ideas to supplement teaching. For experienced R-2 teachers and tutors supporting students requiring synthetic phonics	Janice McPhail, Special Education Teacher	Tutor/ft student $30 Member $45 Non-member $60 We will be offering this course in 2008
Mon 27^th Aug 7.30- 9.30pm SPELD	Using Visual cues to support organisation and attention: Ref 270807 This course aims to develop participants’ awareness of our everyday reliance on visual cues and present methods to promote independence and organisation of self and materials, comprehension of task required and attention to task. For K-7 teachers, tutors, parents, paraprofessionals	Joanna Buttfield, Kid Sense Occupational Therapy	Tutor/ft student $30 Member $45 Non-member $60
Wed 29^th Aug 7-30 - 930pm SPELD	Information Evening for Parents: Dyslexia- what it is and how to help. Ref 290807 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	Angela Weeks, Clinical Director, SPELD (SA)	No charge – Please phone to book a place
Thurs 30^th Aug 7-30 - 930pm SPELD	Computer Support for emerging writers: Ref 300807 Talking word processors help reluctant writers express themselves. The lecture will include a demonstration and comparison of the features of Text Ease, Clicker 5 and Story Book Weaver as well as ideas showing how these programs can help with spelling, reading and writing. For K-7 teachers, parents, paraprofessionals	Jan Polkinghorne, Software Adviser & Tutor	Tutor/ft student $30 Member $45 Non-member $60
September 2007
Sat 8^th Sept 9am-2pm SPELD	Jolly Phonics Part 1: Hands-on-practice Option: (1 full day session) Ref 080907 Focuses on the teaching techniques and multi-sensory approach embraced by this exciting early literacy program. This activity based workshop gives participants the opportunity to participate in hands–on–practice in using The Phonics Handbook. Includes supplementary handouts and creating a letter-board. Bring a copy of The Phonics Handbook if you have one. For teachers new to junior primary teaching, parents and paraprofessionals wanting to develop their skills in synthetic phonics	Kay Bosworth, Spec Ed & JP Teacher, & Julie Matthews, JP Teacher	Tutor/ft student $80 Member $115 Non-member $160
Sat 8^th Sept 9am - 4.30 pm Venue: Norwood Morialta High School, Morialta campus Part 2: Sat 22^nd Sept	Part 1 - A multi-sensory approach to teaching reading, spelling and writing: Ref 080907 This two-day 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. Suitable for all age levels	Sandy Evans, Certified Spalding Tutor	Tutor/ft student $310 Member $415 Non-member $490 Cost includes essential materials: The Writing Road to Reading and Spalding Phonogram Cards (value $98)
Wed 12^th Sept 7-30 - 930pm SPELD	Supporting learners with writing difficulties: ref 120907 This session will cover useful diagnostic assessments and teaching approaches. For R-7 and special education teachers, tutors, paraprofessionals	Anne Bayetto, DECS, Project Officer: Early Years Literacy Program	Tutor/ft student $30 Member $45 Non-member $60
Mon 17^th Sept 7-30 - 930pm SPELD	An effective one-to-one program for upper and middle school students with dyslexia: Ref 170907 A team approach is used, the results are measurable and the child’s self-esteem is developed. For Years 5-10 and special education teachers, tutors, parents, SSOs	Annette Craven, Special Education teacher	Tutor/ft student $30 Member $45 Non-member $60
Fri 21^st Sept 1.30-3.30pm SPELD	Software sampler session: Ref 210907 An opportunity to ask about, see and try out different software. For all levels of computer skills	Jan Polkinghorne Sandy Russo Frances Scobie Software advisory team	Tutors $20 Members $25 Non-members $30
Sat 22^nd Sept 9am - 4.30 pm Venue: Norwood Morialta High School, Morialta campus Part 1: Sat 8^th Sept	Part 2 - A multi-sensory approach to teaching reading, spelling and writing: Ref 220907 This two-day 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. Suitable for all age levels	Sandy Evans, Certified Spalding Tutor	Tutor/ft student $310 Member $415 Non-member $490 Cost includes essential materials: The Writing Road to Reading and Spalding Phonogram Cards (value $98)
October 2007
Holiday program Mon 8^th- Wed 10^th 9am - 1pm SPELD	Assistive Technology Skills Certificate: Ref 081007 This course can provide assistance to people aged 10 to adult who are of average general ability but whose potential is limited by reading and writing difficulties. Numbers will be kept to 6 per group and age and ability matched as much as possible. This course does not teach spelling and reading skills. Our aim is to teach clients to use technology and software which will enable them to read and write electronically. Students will use SPELD laptops	Jan Polkinghorne, & Sandy Russo Software Advisors & Tutors	Cost: $300
Mon 8^th- Thurs 11^th 9.00am- 3.30pm Venue: Fullarton Park Centre	Teaching students with dyslexia (Level 1): Ref 081007 (The Hickey Method) This course is designed to provide teachers with an understanding of the implications of the learning style of students with dyslexia in the classroom so they can cater for their needs. It will also equip teachers to tutor one or two students in a withdrawal situation. The course combines the theory and practice of research based, internationally respected programs for teaching students with dyslexia. The practical application of structured, multi-sensory phonics based methodology is the main focus.	Alison Playford and Annette Brock	Cost: $380   Contact: Alison Playford for information and bookings Phone: (08) 8239 0824 Mobile 0412 400 709 Email: dysol@esc.net.au Level 2 and Level 3 dates – to be advised