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IDA Ontario, 5th Annual Conference
Saturday, May 2, 2009
***Pre-registration has now closed but you can still attend!
On-site registration will be available from 7:30 am to 9:00 am on Saturday May 2nd until full capacity is reached. Please arrive early to ensure you get your preferred workshop choices.
Tickets for only the special pre-conference presentation by Lesley Andrew being held on Friday May 1st at 7:00 pm will be available at the door at 6:30 pm.
Please call 416.423.0075 for details ***
Made possible in part by our sponsors:
Platinum Sponsor
www.cllrnet.ca
Gold Sponsor
Bronze Sponsors
Markham Psychologists
Microcomputer Science Centre Inc.
Location: 89 Chestnut St., Toronto, Ontario MAP Directions using Toronto Transit:Exit at the St. Patrick Station (University and Dundas) Go to the south side of Dundas and walk East on Dundas past Centre Street, the next street on your right (south side of Dundas) is Chestnut Street. Parking:Paid parking is available at a flat rate opposite 89 Chestnut, on the West side of Chestnut Street, South of Dundas.
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Special pre-conference presentation, reception and networking opportunity!
Beating the Odds, presented by Lesley Andrew, singer/actress
Lesley Andrew has spoken across North America about having dyslexia in her presentation, "Beating the Odds - taking responsibility for personal change and growth, overcoming obstacles, facing fears and attaining goals." A mixture of stories, poignant memories, humour, lessons to be learned and inspiration, Ms. Andrew's talks have been extremely well received by groups of all ages. A well-known Canadian singer and actress, Ms. Andrew will include a performance of songs.
Friday, May 1
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| 6:30 - 7:00 |
Annual General Meeting of ONBIDA
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7:00 - 8:30
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Beating the Odds presented by Lesley Andrew, singer/actress
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8:30 - 9:30
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Networking and reception
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| Saturday, May 2 Conference at a Glance: |
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7:30 – 8:30
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Registration, exhibits open at 8:00
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8:30 – 8:45
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Welcome
Paula Todd, Award-winning broadcaster, journalist, lawyer and author, currently an investigative reporter for W-5
Karen Ghelani, Ph.D., Chair of ONBIDA's Programs Committee
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8:45 – 10:00
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Keynote Speaker
Reading Comprehension: Diving Below the Surface of a Complex Construct
Nancy E. Hennessy, M.Ed.
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10:00 – 10:30
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Refreshment Break
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10:30 – 11:45
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Keynote Speaker
Reading Comprehension: Diving Below the Surface of a Complex Construct
Nancy Hennessy, M.Ed.
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11:45 – 1:00
LUNCH
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POSTER SESSIONS
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BOOK SIGNING VISIT EXHIBITS
by Tory Woollcott
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1:00 – 2:30
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From Demonstration Project to Board-Wide Implementation of a Reading Failure Prevention Program in 90 Days: Findings and Lessons Learned
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Multisensory Syllabication - the 2nd Tier for Decoding
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Learning: A Child's Primary Occupation. A Look at how Occupational Therapy can Promote Student Success
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2:30– 3:00
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Coffee Break
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3:00 – 4:30
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From Demonstration Project ..., continued
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Fun and Games in an MSL Lesson
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Assistive Technology and the LD Learner
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Intended Audience
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Teachers, administrators, SLPs, psychologists, researchers etc.
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MSL Educators, Classroom Teachers, Special Education Teachers, SLPs
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Parents, educators
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- Pre-Registration ends April 24, 2009. Any registration received after April 24, 2009 will not be processed and will be returned. Onsite registrations may still be available after this date. Call or email conference@idaontario.com
- Attendees may register online (preferred) or by mail. Registrations are NOT accepted via telephone. Onsite registration will be available, space permitting.
- All information on the Registration Form must be complete and accurate for your registration to be processed
- Registration will not be processed without full payment
- Receipts and Confirmation of Registration will be by email only
- Questions about registration should be directed to conference@idaontario.com or
- A limited number of full scholarships are available to qualified applicants. Please click here to download the application form.
Members and Students
- IDA members must include their Membership Identification Number on the registration form to be eligible for the member rate. Please email info@interdys.org if you do not know your membership number.
- Students must provide proof of full-time student status to access the student rate. Please email or mail a copy of your student ID within 24 hours of online registration or send a copy with your mail-in registration form.
Cancellation Policy
- The cancellation deadline is April 1, 2009; there will be no refunds for cancellations of any type or for no-shows after this date. Please mail written notification of cancellation to: IDA, Ontario Branch, 250 Donlea Drive, Toronto, ON, M4G 2N2
- Notifications must be received on or before April 1, 2009. A processing fee of $20 for each individual refund will be assessed.
- Cancellations received on or before April 1, 2009, will be eligible for a 50% refund, less the $20 processing fee.
- Cancellations after April 1, 2009, will not be eligible for a refund.
All refunds will be processed 6 – 8 weeks after the Annual Conference. |
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