By Suzanne, on May 19th, 2010
Sault College in Ontario offers a Certificate of Instruction for Adult Literacy tutors. One of their courses, offered May – August this year, is on the topic of learning disabilities. Here is the information about the course and the link for more information (you can cut and paste the url into your browser if necessary).
http://www.saultc.on.ca/Courses/courses.asp?UN=8535&groupcode=DED
Learning Disabilities and Adult Literacy – OEL778
Credits: 3 (Online)
You will learn to identify characteristics of adults with learning disabilites, including learning strengths and challenges. Students will learn to observe and recognize possible learning disabilities during the assessment process to plan effective instructional strategies. You will
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By Suzanne, on May 3rd, 2010
We are receiving reports of your training events, and fabulous ideas for small grants projects. Please remember that we can send you resources to support your events and projects. Just scroll through our resource list, or phone Tina Chau at Literacy BC, and she will custom-design a set of resources to support you in your exciting work.
By Literacy BC, on March 12th, 2010
South Vancouver Island Training Plan
1. Community (name or brief description)
Saanich Peninsula
Greater Victoria
Camosun College-Access Programs
Saanich Indian School Board-Saanich Adult Education Centre,
2. Who will attend your training event (Who are they and what do they do? How many? Other important details)
People who work with adult and young adult students from literacy level to college prep. Staff from: Saanich Adult Education Centre(SAEC), Camosun College at Interurban and SAEC,
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By Suzanne, on March 6th, 2010
We are receiving great training plans. Check them out at the professional development space on the website. http://www.ldandwholelifelearning.ca/?page_id=252
We will continue to update the website as they come in.
What is your group planning for the training event? If you have already held your event, how did it go? Are you looking for ideas for your small grant proposals? Share you thoughts here!
By Literacy BC, on January 21st, 2010
