LDAH (Learning Disabilities Association of Halton) has several lectures (10-25 dollars) and free workshops. Please check their website for more information.
Is anybody out there involved in the PLCs (Primary Language Class)? The Board is currently reviewing this program by committee and will be making decisions in November or December. Please make your voice heard if your child is involved in this or an ELDC.
This is from MACSE (Minister’s Advisory Council on Special Education)
On-line Support for Parents and Students in the Development of the IEP
Funding has been provided to the Learning Disabilities Association of Ontario (LDAO) to work collaboratively with the Ministry of Education and parents across the province to develop a website that will be a resource to parents and students regarding their consultative role in the development and implementation of the IEP.
The website is being designed to reflect the needs of both the English and French-language parents and students. Website development is ongoing and it is anticipated that the site will be live by November 2009.
Presentation and Discussion on Non-Verbal Learning Disabilities
Start: Nov 21 2009 – 9:00am
End: Nov 21 2009 – 12:00pm
Speaker: Barbara Post, Itinerant LNLD Resources Teacher, Waterloo Region District School Board
Barbara Post will outline the symptoms of Non-Verbal Learning Disabilities as well as how with the correct modifications and accommodations how children can be successful.
Categories:
* General
* Calendar
Understanding Your Child’s IEP
Start: Dec 7 2009 – 7:00pm
End: Dec 7 2009 – 9:00pm
Heather Holden, President of LDA Halton will outline for parents what a good IEP should look like. Parents are encouraged to bring their child’s IEPs as well as the assessment.
Categories:
* General
* Calendar
Learning Disabilities, Special needs & Tax Planning
Start: Nov 9 2009 – 7:00pm
End: Nov 9 2009 – 9:00pm
November 9, 2009:
The government offers a number of financial supports to families with children with disabilities. David Muir, a tax expert will outline how families can access the Child Disability Tax Credit as well as what deductions qualify as medical deductions on income tax.
Categories:
Well folks, it looks like the Primary Language class will remain 2yrs in length and will remain part of the IPRC process. Thank you to the parents who were part of this process — both writing letters and handing back surveys. Your voice DOES make a difference and Staff seemed grateful for your assistance and participation. We want to thank HDSB for their openness, allowing parent input for the decision.
Community Input Sessions had about 57 participants. We were grateful for the input. If you came, thank you for your time, which we know is precious. The results are being collated now and will be included with the input from administrators from both elementary and secondary schools as well as priority lists from SEAC Associations. This information will help us with the Special Education Plan review this spring and hopefully be reflected in positive changes for students this fall.
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amy mckenzie | October 20, 2009 at 2:35 am
LDAH (Learning Disabilities Association of Halton) has several lectures (10-25 dollars) and free workshops. Please check their website for more information.
2.
amy mckenzie | October 20, 2009 at 2:38 am
Is anybody out there involved in the PLCs (Primary Language Class)? The Board is currently reviewing this program by committee and will be making decisions in November or December. Please make your voice heard if your child is involved in this or an ELDC.
3.
amy mckenzie | October 28, 2009 at 7:45 pm
This is from MACSE (Minister’s Advisory Council on Special Education)
On-line Support for Parents and Students in the Development of the IEP
Funding has been provided to the Learning Disabilities Association of Ontario (LDAO) to work collaboratively with the Ministry of Education and parents across the province to develop a website that will be a resource to parents and students regarding their consultative role in the development and implementation of the IEP.
The website is being designed to reflect the needs of both the English and French-language parents and students. Website development is ongoing and it is anticipated that the site will be live by November 2009.
4.
amy mckenzie | November 3, 2009 at 6:47 pm
These workshops and lecture details are available through the Learning Disabilities Association of Halton.
Understanding Children with Motor Difficulties
Start: Dec 5 2009 – 9:00am
End: Dec 5 2009 – 12:00pm
Speaker: Wendy Clifton, Occupation Therapist
Categories:
* General
* Calendar
Presentation and Discussion on Non-Verbal Learning Disabilities
Start: Nov 21 2009 – 9:00am
End: Nov 21 2009 – 12:00pm
Speaker: Barbara Post, Itinerant LNLD Resources Teacher, Waterloo Region District School Board
Barbara Post will outline the symptoms of Non-Verbal Learning Disabilities as well as how with the correct modifications and accommodations how children can be successful.
Categories:
* General
* Calendar
Understanding Your Child’s IEP
Start: Dec 7 2009 – 7:00pm
End: Dec 7 2009 – 9:00pm
Heather Holden, President of LDA Halton will outline for parents what a good IEP should look like. Parents are encouraged to bring their child’s IEPs as well as the assessment.
Categories:
* General
* Calendar
Learning Disabilities, Special needs & Tax Planning
Start: Nov 9 2009 – 7:00pm
End: Nov 9 2009 – 9:00pm
November 9, 2009:
The government offers a number of financial supports to families with children with disabilities. David Muir, a tax expert will outline how families can access the Child Disability Tax Credit as well as what deductions qualify as medical deductions on income tax.
Categories:
* General
5.
amy mckenzie | January 6, 2010 at 11:04 am
Well folks, it looks like the Primary Language class will remain 2yrs in length and will remain part of the IPRC process. Thank you to the parents who were part of this process — both writing letters and handing back surveys. Your voice DOES make a difference and Staff seemed grateful for your assistance and participation. We want to thank HDSB for their openness, allowing parent input for the decision.
6.
amy mckenzie | February 13, 2010 at 11:50 pm
Community Input Sessions had about 57 participants. We were grateful for the input. If you came, thank you for your time, which we know is precious. The results are being collated now and will be included with the input from administrators from both elementary and secondary schools as well as priority lists from SEAC Associations. This information will help us with the Special Education Plan review this spring and hopefully be reflected in positive changes for students this fall.