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Summer Happenings @ LDAA!
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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!
Click below to learn more about what’s new.
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NEW COURSES Now Open for Teachers!
After much excitement and anticipation from teachers everywhere we are excited to share our two new teacher courses – The Literacy Assessment Certificate (and the new Teaching Foundational Literacy Skills (TFLS)! Both courses are aligned with Alberta ELAL Curriculum.
This summer is a great opportunity to get a jumpstart for the fall, by registering for these self-paced courses. |
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The Literacy Assessment Certificate (LAC)
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The Literacy Assessment Certificate is a two-part course ideal for Kindergarten and Grade 1 teachers that provides research-based information, strategies, and activities for teaching foundational literacy skills (TFLS) that are essential building blocks to strong word recognition and spelling skills and the Assessment of Foundational Reading Skills (AFRS), which teachers educators how to use and administer the tool to assess students’ phonological awareness and phonics skills and then interpret student scores to inform planning for individual, small group, and classroom instruction. Previously knowns as the Right to Read - Reading Readiness Screening Tool (RRST).
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Teaching Foundational Literacy Skills (TFLS)
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This course provides research-based information, strategies, and activities for teaching foundational literacy skills that are essential building blocks to strong word recognition and spelling skills.
Teachers that complete this course can immediately implement learnings into daily classroom activities. Whether a teacher is new or experienced, this course will enhance all teaching levels. Ideal for teachers of Kindergarten - Grade 3, including older struggling students and English Language Learners.
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Summer Camps at LDA Edmonton
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Live in the Edmonton area? Visit our LDA Chapter in Edmonton to learn more about their upcoming Camp Abilities summer camps for kids with Learning Disabilities, ADHD, ASD, and Tourette’s.
The Camp Abilities program is structured for kids ages 8-12yrs who are struggling at making and keeping friends and interacting with peers. Participants will learn social skills in a safe setting and practice what they learn in the community.
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Helping Parents Support Children with Learning Disabilities
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Supporting Children with Learning Disabilities and Differences:
What Parents Need to Know
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Get a sneak peak at our fall ‘Parent Learning Series’. This series is comprised of five sessions covering a variety of helpful information that runs from September – December.
Parenting is tough and parenting children with learning disabilities is tougher yet! A family's ability to cope with the challenges that learning differences present is dependent upon:
- understanding their child's unique strengths and difficulties
- how well parents can advocate and speak on behalf of their child within the educational system
- the appropriateness of the interventions, accommodations and support accessed at school, at home, and within the community
This learning series is designed to help parents’ understanding of learning disabilities so they can ensure their child’s academic, social, and emotional needs are met. Official registration opens mid July.
To add your name to the pre-registration list, email: execdir@ldalberta.ca
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On behalf of all the staff and board members at LDAA, we wish you a wonderful summer filled with adventures and laughs!
Teresa Nelson Keller, Executive Director
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