Learning Disabilities Association Fraser South: LDAFS http://www.ldafs.org Just another WordPress weblog Tue, 10 Aug 2010 23:28:07 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.7.1 en hourly 1 Mother of dyslexic child fights for the right to services in North Vancouver school district http://www.ldafs.org/2010/04/26/mother-of-dyslexic-child-fights-for-the-right-to-services-in-the-school-district/ http://www.ldafs.org/2010/04/26/mother-of-dyslexic-child-fights-for-the-right-to-services-in-the-school-district/#comments Mon, 26 Apr 2010 19:57:32 +0000 editor http://www.ldafs.org/?p=532 Jennifer Goodman says she’s been fighting for months to get help from the North Vancouver school district for her dyslexic son but she’s been turned down so many times, she’s ready to give up and take her boy across town to a private school.  Read full article at Mother of Dyslexic Child Refused Help From North Vancouver school District

]]> http://www.ldafs.org/2010/04/26/mother-of-dyslexic-child-fights-for-the-right-to-services-in-the-school-district/feed/ Summer Programs 2010 for children ages 7 to 14 http://www.ldafs.org/2010/04/20/summer-programs-2010/ http://www.ldafs.org/2010/04/20/summer-programs-2010/#comments Tue, 20 Apr 2010 18:40:37 +0000 editor http://www.ldafs.org/?p=525
  • One to One Tutoring in literacy or math - July 5-23; July 26-Aug.13; or Aug.16-Sept.2  (Mon-Friday, one hour sessions)
  • Fast ForWord Reading Intervention software program - July 5-29 or August 3 -26 (Mon-Thurs, two hour sessions)  Attend our presentation on Fast ForWord to learn more about this affordable introductory program.  fastforwordflyer
  • Orton-Gillingham one to one Tutoring - July 5-29 or August 3-26 (Mon-Thurs, one hour sessions)
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    Please go to our Programs and Services page for more information about all of our Programs.
    • ]]>     http://www.ldafs.org/2010/04/20/summer-programs-2010/feed/     Maximizing the Potential of the Student with Learning Differences http://www.ldafs.org/2010/03/02/maximizing-the-potential-of-the-student-with-learning-differences/ http://www.ldafs.org/2010/03/02/maximizing-the-potential-of-the-student-with-learning-differences/#comments Tue, 02 Mar 2010 18:23:11 +0000 editor http://www.ldafs.org/?p=513 Children with learning disbilities do learn differently.  Understanding how they learn, and what obstacles they have to overcome, is the key to maximizing their potential as students.

    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.

    ]]>     http://www.ldafs.org/2009/12/01/a-success-story-for-a-girl-with-ld-video/feed/     Become a Volunteer Literacy Tutor and experience the joy of helping a child that is struggling to learn to read! Next information sessions held in September 2010. http://www.ldafs.org/2009/08/20/become-a-volunteer-literacy-tutor-and-experience-the-joy-of-helping-a-child-that-is-struggling-to-learn-to-read/ http://www.ldafs.org/2009/08/20/become-a-volunteer-literacy-tutor-and-experience-the-joy-of-helping-a-child-that-is-struggling-to-learn-to-read/#comments Thu, 20 Aug 2009 18:38:02 +0000 editor http://www.ldafs.org/?p=297 The next information session for the fall 2010 program will held on Wednesday, September 8th or Thursday, September 9, 2010 at 7 pm in the LDAFS Resource Centre, Suite 201-13766  -  72 Avenue, Surrey (2nd floor above Coast Capital Savings Credit Union in Newton).  You do not need to pre-register for this session and can attend either evening. 

    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 or 6-8 pm. Tutors are assigned two students; one for each hour. The fall 2010 program runs for 11 weeks from October 4 to December 16. 2010.   The location for tutoring is Janice Churchill Elementary, 8226 - 146 Street in Surrey.

    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 fall 2010 program are Saturdays, September, 18, 25 and October 2, 2010 from 9 am to 4 pm.  A half day inservice will be held on Saturday, October 23rd from 9 am to 12 pm.  Training is held at the Surrey Conference Centre.

    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. 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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