A Message from LDAA in Support of Early Literacy Screening
The Learning Disabilities Association of Alberta (LDAA) applauds and supports Decoding Dyslexia Alberta’s action statement in response to the Position Statement on Kindergarten Provincial Literacy and Numeracy Screening Assessments made by the Early Childhood Education Council (ECEC), Specialist Council of the Alberta Teachers’ Association (ATA).
Happy Holidays from LDAA!
As we approach the end of 2024, we’d like to express our sincere thanks for your support and generosity of LDAA. This holiday season, we are reminded of the incredible impact our community can have when we come together with the vision of creating an Alberta where individuals with learning disabilities are understood, supported, and empowered, throughout their lives.
December Update at LDAA
As we move into the cold winter months and prepare for the holiday season, it’s easy to get caught up in the busyness of it all. When we stop to be present, slow down, and look around, we start to see all the goodness that surrounds us.
What’s New @ LDAA
As we enjoy the beautiful warm weather and vibrant fall colours, we are now in the full swing of back to school and are excited to share new webinars, conferences, programs and more - all in support of LD Awareness month.
What is a Learning Disability?
The most frequent question we receive at LDAA is from parents asking, ‘How can I support my child with learning disabilities?’ To answer that question and more, we’ve created 5 sessions, led by experts, geared at parents and service providers (and anyone that works with children struggling) that breakdown all your questions, so you can feel supported, gain valuable resources, and increase your knowledge.
Welcome to Fall!
Fall brings with it new beginnings as school starts, and the feeling getting back to familiar schedules after an amazing summer! We are excited to kick off this fall with new updates and opportunities. In this edition of September Happenings at LDAA, we offer opportunities to both parents and educators, along with a very special congratulations.
Summer Happenings @ LDAA!
The sun is shining, and summer is finally here! LDAA is excited to share new programs happening this summer and fall. While we know that summer is just starting, be sure to check out our new parent sessions starting this fall!
Join Our Board and Make a Difference!
The Learning Disabilities Association of Alberta (LDAA) is on a mission to support and empower individuals impacted by learning disabilities. We believe that everyone deserves equal access to education, resources, and community support.
Siobhan Isabella Reid Scholarship and Mandin Award Winners – 2023
With Siobhan Isabella Reid Scholarship and Mandin Award, these students will receive their scholarships/awards to support their educational journey and help them pursue their dreams.
LDAA’s Science of Reading Series: Dyslexia & Strengthening the Lower Reading Rope
This 7 part webinar series will be going through key research findings and it will start with a 3-part dive inside Dyslexia. Next, it describes how to use literacy assessments to inform instruction.
October is LD Awareness Month
Learning Disability Awareness Month is in October. During the month of October, our goal is to ensure we can help provide the resources and connections to get the aid you need and bring awareness and insight into what that means.
Joining the LDAA Facebook Community
The Learning Disabilities Association of Alberta (LDAA) is a great place to look for information and tools if you’re an educator, parent or student. We have a number of resources set up to help individuals gain knowledge. One of the most important resources we have is our social media platforms.
Working and Studying from Home
Considering the current pandemic learning to effectively work and study from home has never been a more relevant skill. It can be challenging keeping your mind on task with all the distractions that modern life brings, whether it be your phone, your need to snack all the time or your
Science of Reading Workshop: What Alberta’s Teachers and Administrators Need to Know
This online workshop recording costs $10 and offers an introduction to the "Science of Reading" and how emerging research can inform how we teach our children. (The actual workshop was held April 29 - this is a recording for those that missed it or would like the recording. Expires August
Learning Disabilities Association of Canada Conference May 28, 2021
Closing the COVID Gap: Supporting Literacy, Numeracy, and Social Emotional Learning for Students with Specific Learning Disabilities Registering for this unique event means: You will learn how to facilitate effective learning for those with learning disabilities Be energized by the "aha" moments of students overcoming the challenges of distance learning
Looking Towards 2021 – A message from Toby Rabinovitz, the Executive Director
Like so many other nonprofit organizations in Alberta it has been a challenging year. With change comes opportunity and while we have been challenged to adjust our programs to accommodate the various COVID restrictions, we have also taken the opportunity to offer some new programs online and virtual. We co-
46th Annual Conference – It takes a village… more than ever!
This exciting conference has 120 presentations, 40 of which are in English, on a plethora of subjects related to learning disabilities for educators, parents and health professionals. The presentations are on subjects such as ‘Envisioning Collaborative Response: Supporting ALL Students’, ‘Living Our Inclusive Beliefs: Exploring a Collaborative Response’, and ‘Solving the
The Learning Disabilities Association of America 58th Annual International Conference
The Learning Disabilities Association(LDA) of America holds an annual conference to gather educators and advocates alike to help foster better classroom and learning environments and to discover how we can create new opportunities for individuals living with learning disabilities. Attend the 3-day conference full of interesting speakers discussing subjects like
