LDAK GENERAL MEETINGS
LDAK will be running a two session workshop for parents
who want to help their
elementary child who is struggling with reading.
Come & Help Your Child Learn Strategies With Reading
at Home
Speaker: Paul Deir
Paul retired in 2001 after over thirty years of teaching grades
1 to 9 students in Kingston area in a number of schools. He
is now an Adjunct Assistant Professor of Language and Literacy
at Queen’s University Faculty of Education, and is also
the Co-ordinator of the Queen’s
Education Outreach Program.
Session 1: Wednesday October 29, 2008
For Parents of Kindergarten to Grade 1 Students
Children in Kindergarten and Early Grade 1 are often referred
to as “emergent readers” by their teachers, and
by the reading experts who do the research about what’s
best for readers at this stage. What are the critical elements
that emergent readers need in order to thrive as readers just
embarking on their journey to eventual fluent reading? What
can parents and caregivers do to help with the journey? Attend
this hands-on, minds-on workshop to learn about the straightforward
but critical home strategies that you can use to provide our
youngest readers with the support they need to succeed.
Session 2: Wednesday November 5, 2008
For Parents of Grade 2 and Older Students
Most young readers are out of the “emergent reader” stage
by late grade 1, and are
referred to as “early readers.” The focus of instruction
changes slightly for these readers. How can you provide support
for these readers at home? Attend this hands-on, minds-on workshop
to learn about some critical and effective support strategies
that you can use at home.
Time: 7pm—9pm
Location: McArthur Hall (more information
to follow)
Preregistration is recommended.
Fee: $5.00 per
person per session or $8.00 per couple per session.
Call 613-545-0373 to register.
LDAK WORKSHOPS
Yakity-Yak, Don't Talk Back!
Dr. Kevin Nugent
Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist
In this presentation, Dr. Kevin Nugent, an experienced
consultant in
Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, will present an approach to
understanding
and dealing with children who are severely oppositional and
defiant. Issues addressed will include: Why do some children
become
so oppositional and defiant? How should one make, and how important
is a formal Oppositional Defiant Disorder diagnosis? What is
the significance of over-lapping conditions such as AD/HD, LD’s
and
anxiety? Is there a role for medication for some of these children?
What strategies for parents and teachers will be most helpful?
This
will be a light-hearted look at these challenging kids, with
lots of time
for audience discussion.
Date:
Saturday, October 25, 2008
Place:
St. Lawrence College, Main Entrance - Kingston
Time:
9:00 am - 12:00 pm
Registration:
8:30 am
Fees:
Members - $15.00
Non-members - $20.00
Students with ID - FREE
REGISTRATION REQUIRED
Workshop
Registration Form (pdf file) and further details.
This workshop is presented in partnership with
St. Lawrence College and Janssen-Ortho Pharmaceutical Company.
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