Yay you!!!
Congratulations to
Karen Schenk
who passed the ALTA exam this fall.
Best wishes as you continue to impact the literacy lives of children!
The following have recently completed their Intro practicum:
Rebecka Phi
We enjoy the opportunity to see you work with your students. Each one of you brings something special and unique to lessons!
Upcoming Dates:
January:
6~Intro Workshop 2 (9 a.m.)
13~Adv. Workshop 1 (9 a.m.)
17~Make-it/Take-it (6:30 p.m.)
19&20~Reading Readiness (9 a.m.)
19~Dyslexia 101 (5:30 p.m.)
20~MRS Day 1 (8:30 a.m.)
21~ALTA Review
24~Simulation (6:30 p.m.)
27~MRS Day 2 (8:30 a.m.)
February:
3~Preschool Language & Literacy: In the Kitchen/On the Farm (9 am)
3~MRS Day 3 (8:30 a.m.)
4~Semple Math Day 1
9&10~Reading Readiness (9 a.m.)
10~MRS Day 4 (8:30 a.m.)
11~Semple Math Day 2
13&14~Scientific Spelling (9 a.m.)
16~Advanced Grammar (9 a.m.)
16~Dyslexia 101 (5:30 p.m.)
17~MRS Day 5 (8:30 a.m.)
17~Phono. Awareness (9 a.m.)
21~Make-it/Take-it (6:30 p.m.)
21~ADHD – Dr. Issinghoff (6:30 p.m.)
23~Advanced Workshop 2 (9 a.m.)
27~Introductory AP class (8:30 a.m.)
Also coming in 2012:
Introductory AP
February 27-March 9
July 9-20
November 5-16
Advanced AP
April 9-20
June 4-15
October 1-12
Advanced Extension
June 18-22
As always, call or email any time you have questions or want to enroll for an event.
Colour-coded Timetable
Colour-coded timetables are particularly relevant for dyslexic pupils when they reach secondary school. Try to use a different colour for different subjects. It is important that teachers recognize that dyslexic pupils may have a poor sense of direction and can arrive late for classes. They may even turn up for the wrong class at the wrong time. This can be particularly evident when they have recently transferred to a large secondary school – in fact it can take them years to find their way around the school without getting lost. They should have several copies of the colour-coded timetable, and the form (home room) teacher should have one readily available too. Timetables can get lost easily so discuss with the pupil some possible places to keep it, for example, taped to the inside of his backpack or bag or put in a page protector at the beginning of his binder. It may also be beneficial – for all pupils, not just the dyslexic ones – to display a large colour-coded timetable in the classroom.
It is an idea to get the pupil to put some key direction indicators on the back of the timetable. This might include, for example, history class – first floor, above main door beside the two pillars. Try to get the pupil to come up with these direction indicators himself as this will be more meaningful and will help him to retain the information.
From 100+ Ideas for Supporting Children with Dyslexia by Gavin Reid and Shannon Green
