2010 LECTURE SERIES  

Pre-registration is required.
These events will be held at the resource centre 9 am to noon.

Fees are:  Members/Family $10.00 Non – Members $25.00
Use our PayPal link to pay for courses. Please call if you wish to register by phone (905) 333-1977 or online at www.ldahalton.ca.

Date:  Saturday, March 6, 2010
Topic:   “Understanding Writing and Fine Motor Difficulties in Children”
Speaker:  Wendy Clifton, Occupational Therapist
A display of helpful aids for children struggling with motor and/or sensory issues will be available at this session.

Date:  Saturday, May 8, 2010 
Topic:  “Working Memory and Academic Performance in Students with LD and/or ADHD”
Speaker: Peter Chaban, Hospital For Sick Children

Date: Saturday, date tbd
Topic: Community Forum on Special Education - presentation on new Ministry of Education initiatives
Presented by: Ministry of Education staff from Program & Coordinated Services Unit, Special Ed Policy and Programs and Special Ed Field Services

Academy of Orton-Gillingham Practitioners and Educators Annual Conference
Havergal College in Toronto April 23, and 24, 2010

OPENING THE DOOR TO EXCELLENCE IN MULTISENSORY TEACHING:THE ORTON-GILLINGHAM APPROACH
 
The Academy is holding its annual conference at Havergal College in Toronto, Canada. The program will begin Friday
afternoon and will conclude early Saturday evening.
 
Special Feature: Saturday, April 24,  – Gavin Reid, Ph.D. will present the keynote address on
Effective Learning and Motivation - Ideas and Strategies for Independent Learning. 
 
Ron Yoshimoto will be holding an Orton-Gillingham master class
A Math Symposium will be given by Marilyn Wardrop, Canadian Academy of Therapeutic Tutors (O-G) – Multisensory, Structured and Hands-On. 

Session topics will include adapting the curriculum, grammar and writing skills.
To have your name placed on the Academy’s mailing list to receive a conference brochure, please e-mail the National Office in Amenia, New York (U.S.A.) at ortonacademy@verizon.net.
Please visit the Academy’s website often to view updated information regarding Academy activities.
Website:  www.ortonacademy.org

Keyboarding classes for children with learning disabilities and/or ADHD.

March 24, 2010 - 8 week Spring Program begins
August 9, 2010 - 2 week Summer Program begins

Classes are for 8-14 year olds. 
Spring Program will be held on Wednesdays at 5.30-6.30pm, for 8 weeks.  Summer Program will be every day for 2 weeks.

- Class sizes are small - 5:1 ratio
- Uses software to engage students and reinforce continued practice
- Teaches children to type whilst reinfocing spelling, grammar and composition
- Uses lessons and excercises
- Provides easy to follow directions and systematic, clear feedback about performance
- Focuses on improving speed and accuracy

Fees:  $130 LDAH members, $180 non-members.

Register early to guarantee a spot.  Payment must be submitted with registration form (using Paypal, or cash or cheque payable to LDAH) in order to reserve a place.

1:1 Reading and Math Programs

Out qualified tutors provide one to one reading and math programs for children with learning disabilities, using the acclaimed Orton Gillingham approach to teaching.  Please contact us for more information or to register.