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Professional Development Courses 2008 - Flyer and application form for several upcoming courses

Ruth Miskin Literacy Training - 9.30am – 3.30pm

Tuesday & Wednesday, 24th & 25th June Monday & Tuesday, 22nd & 23rd September

All children learn to read, write and comprehend. This programme uses synthetic phonics as advocated by the Rose Review, but is so much more than just learning to read.

Two-day courses - including Teaching Handbook and materials.
Cost: £200 plus VAT. Please note this course does not include lunch but we are very close to town centre shops and cafes.

 

Tuesday 4th June - 9.30am - 4.00pm
Dyslexia in the Workplace
Between 4% and 10% of people are estimated to have some degree of dyslexia. Employers need to be aware of their responsibilities under the Disability Amendment Act. This one day course aims to explore the issues surrounding dyslexia in the workplace, including assessment and making appropriate adjustments, which are helpful for all employees, not just those with dyslexia.
Tutors: Sue Allen and Ros Lehany
Cost: £150 + VAT (£176.25) including lunch.
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Wednesday 18th June - 9.30am - 12.30pm
What time is it?
Teaching children with learning difficulties, including Down Syndrome, to understand the passage of time and to tell the time.
Tutor: Dr Wendy Utley
Cost: £25 + VAT (£29.38). Materials available to purchase at £20.
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Thursday 19th June - 9.30am - 4.00pm
Dyslexia – From Identification to Intervention
This course will enable participants to gain an understanding of Dyslexia, identify children with dyslexic features and be aware of strategies for support, both individually and in the classroom.
Tutor: Dr Mary Howard, Education Director, The 3D Centre.
Cost: £130 plus VAT (£152.75) including lunch.
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Monday 23rd June - 9.30am - 4.00pm
Dyslexia in the Workplace
Between 4% and 10% of people are estimated to have some degree of dyslexia. Employers need to be aware of their responsibilities under the Disability Amendment Act. This one day course aims to explore the issues surrounding dyslexia in the workplace, including assessment and making appropriate adjustments, which are helpful for all employees, not just those with dyslexia.
Tutors: Sue Allen and Ros Lehany
Cost: £150 + VAT (£176.25) including lunch.
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Friday 27th June - 9.30am - 4.00pm
EASIE - Exercise and Sound in Education
This is a programme of movement exercises to develop co-ordination and sensory integration which has been demonstrated to improve listening, concentration and memory and subsequently literacy and school performance. The activities require only a few minutes each day and can be used with groups or classes. Suitable for all children in Early Years and  KS1, and children in KS2 with SEN.
Tutor: Dr Mary Howard, Education Director, The 3D Centre.
Cost: £130 + VAT (£152.75) including lunch
Includes teaching manual with detailed lesson plans and CD of exercises.
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Tuesday 1st July - 9.30am - 4.00pm
Fast ForWord
Accelerates learning by developing the student brain to process more efficiently. Fast ForWord software develops and strengthens memory, attention, processing rate and sequencing – the cognitive skills essential for learning and reading success.
Tutor: Joyce Kerins, Director, Neuron Learning
Cost: £130 + VAT (£152.75) including lunch.
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Friday 11th July - 9.30am - 4.00pm
Dyslexia in the Workplace
Between 4% and 10% of people are estimated to have some degree of dyslexia. Employers need to be aware of their responsibilities under the Disability Amendment Act. This one day course aims to explore the issues surrounding dyslexia in the workplace, including assessment and making appropriate adjustments, which are helpful for all employees, not just those with dyslexia.
Tutors: Sue Allen and Ros Lehany
Cost: £150 + VAT (£176.25) including lunch.
Application Form

Saturday 19th July - 9.30am - 4.00pm
Dyslexia – From Identification to Intervention
This course will enable participants to gain an understanding of Dyslexia, identify children with dyslexic features and be aware of strategies for support, both individually and in the classroom.
Tutor: Dr Mary Howard, Education Director, The 3D Centre.
Cost: £130 plus VAT (£152.75) including lunch.
Application Form

 

Jump Ahead is a comprehensive package for small-group intervention for children with co-ordination problems. Devised by specialist teachers and occupational therapists the detailed photocopyable manual contains assessments for use before and after each of the three levels of the programme, enabling progress to be monitored. Equipment required for the activities is readily available in school. Cost: Manual £25. Please contact us for training costs. Jump Ahead training is available either in school or at The 3D Centre.

Other courses to be arranged - please check for updates.
We can supply training packages to suit individual requirements. Let us know if there is anything you would like us to provide.
Our training and conference facilities are available for hire - please see the Room Hire page.