Event Calendar
IDA, Ontario Branch Speaker Series 2010
We hope you enjoyed the 2009-2010 Speaker Series.
Please check back here for information on our 2010-2011 Speakers beginning fall 2010.
ONBIDA's speaker series is FREE and open to educators, students, parents, individuals with dyslexia, psychologists, speech language pathologists, and anyone else who may have an interest in dyslexia and related language learning difficulties. This is YOUR opportunity to gain valuable knowledge and practical advice from experts in the dyslexia community. Events often reach maximum capacity so please reserve your seat EARLY!
Each lecture will be presented in the following format:
Time:
6:30 - 7:OO PM Coffee/tea networking
7:00 - 8:15 PM Lecture/Presentation
8:15 - 8:30 PM Questions from the audience
Location: All lectures are held on the University of Toronto St. George campus. Please note that each lecture is held at a different location on campus. A map link is provided for each lecture.
Changes to the program:
We reserve the right to make changes to the program. In the event of inclement weather, please call 416.716.9296 to check for cancellation or changes.
Has your son or daughter been identified with dyslexia or a related language learning disability? Then our Right to Read Parent Education Groups are for you!
This is an opportunity for parents and those concerned about children with dyslexia to meet, share ideas and information, and support one another.
Each Right to Read Parent Education Group will be presented in the following format:
7:00 pm - 7:15 pm Sign-in and refreshments
7:15 pm - 8:30 pm Presentation, including Q and A
8:30 pm - 9:00 pm Networking and individual questions to presenter
RSVP and Cancellation: Please reserve your seat by clicking the link beside each session you wish to attend. For more information or to cancel attendance, please call 416.716.9296 or email info@idaontario.com
Locations:
Richmond Hill Toronto
Langstaff Discovery Centre Leaside Public Library
155 Red Maple Road 165 McRae Drive
(enter through Red Maple Public School) map
map
NEW LOCATIONS in Kingston and the West End of Toronto starting Fall 2010 - Stay tuned for more information about locations, dates and topics.
2010-2011 Schedule
Richmond Hill
Thursdays
2010: Oct 21, Nov 14
2011: Jan 20, Feb 17, Apr 21, May 19
Toronto
Tuesdays
2010: Oct 5, Dec 7
2011: Feb 1, Apr 5, Jun 7
Check back here for Speakers and Topics
Teacher Training Sessions
Thursday, July 8, 2008
Wilson FUNDATIONS Introductory one day Teacher Training
* This training session has reached MAXIMUM CAPACITY and registration is now CLOSED.
Please e-mail info@idaontario.com if you are interested in receiving notification should
another session be organized.
Fundations is a systematic and explicit phonemic awareness, phonics, and spelling program for the general education classroom that fits into a K-3 literacy block. Based upon Wilson Reading System principles, FUNDATIONS serves as a prevention and early intervention program to help reduce reading and spelling failure. The 30-minute daily lessons provide a multisensory approach to teaching that is designed to benefit all students. Please refer to Wilson's website for more information. www.wilsonlanguage.com
We are pleased to announce that the 5 Scholarships offered on behalf of the OLIVER MARTIN MEMORIAL TRUST FUND have been awarded.
The deadline for applications was Monday, June 14th 12:00 noon
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