Learning Disabilities Association Fraser South: LDAFS http://www.ldafs.org Just another WordPress weblog Tue, 31 Jan 2012 20:21:24 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.7.1 en hourly 1 Winter 2012 Programs: One to one Literacy or Math Tutoring, Multisensory Keyboarding Instruction programs start January 19th http://www.ldafs.org/2012/01/03/winter-2012-programs-one-to-one-literacy-or-math-tutoring-multisensory-keyboarding-instruction/ http://www.ldafs.org/2012/01/03/winter-2012-programs-one-to-one-literacy-or-math-tutoring-multisensory-keyboarding-instruction/#comments Wed, 04 Jan 2012 00:21:59 +0000 editor http://www.ldafs.org/?p=833 winter2012programflyer

Real Reading Tutoring Program: One to one Tutoring in reading, comprehension, spelling and writing runs from February 6 to May 24, 2012. Students attends twice a week after-school for one hour sessions.  Times are available between 4 and 8 pm.  Surrey location:  Janice Churchill Elementary School, 8226 - 146 Street, ,Surrey 
NEW! Langley location available Tuesday/Thursday only: Douglas Park Community School, 5409 - 206 Street, Langley.
Student fees $23/hour.  Please call to book a tutoring time and arrange for a free reading assessment.

Multisensory Math Program: One to one Tutoring in understanding basic math concepts or homework support runs from January 30 to May 23, 2012.  One hour sessions on Tuesdays, Wednesdays or Thursdays.  Winter/Spring session is full.  Please contact us for the summer session.

Multisensory Keyboarding Instruction: One to one direct instruction using multisensory techniques.  Students learn following the successful “Typeright” program developed by the Howard Eaton, M.Ed. for students with learning disabilities.  Program runs once a week on Thursdays from January 19 to March 8, 2012.  Student fees $265/ Eight (45 minute) sessions plus annual membership fee of $35.

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]]> http://www.ldafs.org/2012/01/03/bc-government-confirms-it-will-not-release-gaming-grant-review-before-new-year/feed/ “Helping With Homework” workshop, Saturday February 4th, 2012 10:00am To 3:00pm http://www.ldafs.org/2012/01/03/helping-with-homework-workshop-saturday-february-4th-2012/ http://www.ldafs.org/2012/01/03/helping-with-homework-workshop-saturday-february-4th-2012/#comments Tue, 03 Jan 2012 22:50:39 +0000 editor http://www.ldafs.org/?p=805 Our new “Helping With Homework” workshop will be presented on Saturday, Feb. 4th, 2012 from 10:00 am to 3:00 pm.  This workshop is being presented by Syliva Hannah, B.A., M.Ed. teacher and reading specialist.  The workshop will teach parents effective strategies to help their children with their homework.   For more information and to register please contact 604-591-5156. Cost is $20.00 for members and $25.00 for non-members.  Please bring your own bagged lunch.    The workshop location is at the LDAFS Resource Centre, #201 - 13766 72 Avenue, Surrey.

]]> http://www.ldafs.org/2012/01/03/helping-with-homework-workshop-saturday-february-4th-2012/feed/ “Understanding Special Education Services in the Surrey School District” Wednesday, February 8th, 2012 6:30pm to 8:00pm http://www.ldafs.org/2012/01/03/understanding-special-education-services-in-the-surrey-school-district-wednesday-february-8th-2012-630pm-to-800pm/ http://www.ldafs.org/2012/01/03/understanding-special-education-services-in-the-surrey-school-district-wednesday-february-8th-2012-630pm-to-800pm/#comments Tue, 03 Jan 2012 22:45:43 +0000 editor http://www.ldafs.org/?p=812 This seminar is presented by Brad Bauman, District Principal of Special Education Services for Surrey.  Parents can come and learn about services available for their child.  Questions and Answers to follow seminar.  Location: District Education Centre, 14033 92 nd Avenue,  Surrey (corner of 92 and 140).  No charge for seminar.

]]> http://www.ldafs.org/2012/01/03/understanding-special-education-services-in-the-surrey-school-district-wednesday-february-8th-2012-630pm-to-800pm/feed/ The Science of Attention and Learning - Saturday, March 3, 2012 9:30am - 12:30pm http://www.ldafs.org/2012/01/03/why-cant-children-sit-still-the-importance-of-movement-and-play-for-attention-and-learning-saturday-march-3-2012-930am-1230pm/ http://www.ldafs.org/2012/01/03/why-cant-children-sit-still-the-importance-of-movement-and-play-for-attention-and-learning-saturday-march-3-2012-930am-1230pm/#comments Tue, 03 Jan 2012 22:42:38 +0000 editor http://www.ldafs.org/?p=817  A seminar/workshop presented by Chris Rowan, Pediatric Occupational Therapist. “How sensory and motor componets of movement promote attention and learning. ” Cost of Seminar is $10.00 for members and $15.00 for non-members.  Please call 604-591-5156 for more information and to register.

]]> http://www.ldafs.org/2012/01/03/why-cant-children-sit-still-the-importance-of-movement-and-play-for-attention-and-learning-saturday-march-3-2012-930am-1230pm/feed/ Become a Volunteer Literacy Tutor and experience the joy of helping a child that is struggling to learn to read! Attend the next information session on either January 10 or 11, 2012. http://www.ldafs.org/2011/11/22/become-a-volunteer-literacy-tutor-and-experience-the-joy-of-helping-a-child-that-is-struggling-to-learn-to-read/ http://www.ldafs.org/2011/11/22/become-a-volunteer-literacy-tutor-and-experience-the-joy-of-helping-a-child-that-is-struggling-to-learn-to-read/#comments Tue, 22 Nov 2011 18:38:02 +0000 editor http://www.ldafs.org/?p=297 LDAFS offers an after-school tutoring program for students aged 7 to 14 who are having difficulty with reading, comprehension, spelling and/or writing.  Adult volunteers (18+) work one to one with a child following a research-based literacy program developed for children with learning disabilities. Tutors work in a classroom setting with 4-6 other tutors under the supervision of a certified, special education teacher.
Shifts: Mon/Wed or Tues/Thurs; 4-6 pm, 5-7 pm, or possibly 6-8 pm. Tutors are assigned a maximum of two students; one for each hour.  The spring program will run from February 6 to May 24, 2012 (15 weeks).   There are two locations for tutoring in Surrey or Langley: Janice Churchill Elementary, 8226 - 146 Street in Surrey or Douglas Park Community School, 5409 - 206 Street, Langley (Tuesdays and Thursdays only).

Information sessions for the spring program will be held on either Tuesday, January 10 or Wednesday, January 11, 2012 at 7 pm at our Resource Centre located at #201 - 13766 - 72 Avenue, Surrey (above Coast Capital Savings-Newton). Please contact us at info@ldafs.org or 604-591-5156 for more information or to pre-register.

Training: Prospective volunteers attend an information session, personal interview with teacher and upon acceptance must participate in 24 hours of training; on-going mentorship is provided during tutoring. Training dates for the spring program are Saturdays, January 21, 28 and February 4, 2012 from 9 am to 4 pm, and a writing skills inservice on Saturday, February 18 from 9 am to 12 pm.  Training location TBA.

Skills and Experience required: Excellent English skills are essential (speaking, reading and writing); must enjoy reading and sharing your love of books with children, must be patient, caring, encouraging, reliable, punctual, dedicated, previous experience in a teaching environment or working with children an asset. Personal interview and criminal record check required. Must participate in all training dates. Use of own vehicle helpful as tutoring location not on direct bus route.

Benefits to Volunteer: Fulfill volunteer hours required for university or college, valuable work experience with children, letter of reference and certificate on completion, recognition luncheon and small gift. This is a rewarding, responsible volunteer position, and valuable work experience for anyone considering working with children.

Contact:  Tania Wittal
Email: info@ldafs.org
Phone: 604-591-5156

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This workshop, facilitated by a successful arts graduate from SFU who has LD, will provide insight into various aspects of learning disabilities and how these can affect a child from the early years and up.

This informative presentation can be tailored to educators, community groups, parents or students.  Please contact our office to book for your group. 604.591.5156.

]]> http://www.ldafs.org/2010/03/02/maximizing-the-potential-of-the-student-with-learning-differences/feed/ A Success Story (video) http://www.ldafs.org/2009/12/01/a-success-story-for-a-girl-with-ld-video/ http://www.ldafs.org/2009/12/01/a-success-story-for-a-girl-with-ld-video/#comments Tue, 01 Dec 2009 20:03:16 +0000 editor http://www.ldafs.org/?p=436 Success despite a learning disabilityListen to how one student over came her learning disabilities to graduate from college.

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