Centre For Literacy

This is an excellent, easy to read article about how stress impacts learning. It speaks about the biochemistry of stress, and how critical it is to manage/mediate its impact.

Do you know a Junior or Senior High School student who could improve their study skills and exam strategies? The Centre for Literacy in Edmonton will be holding its popular Study Skills & Exam Strategies Seminar on Tuesday, October 9th and Tuesday, October 16th from 7 pm to 8:30 pm. The cost is $75 for the two sessions. Save $15 off the combined fee of $150 when registering and paying for two participants at a time! This session reinforces how to study so it sticks, take charge of one’s education and prepare for exams to best demonstrate understanding of a subject area. This course also will provide attendees with strategies to overcome exam anxiety. Registration can be taken over the phone at 780-434-3698! More information at Centre4Literacy.com.

Word Play is back! It is a play based program for students in Grade 1 and 2 who may be struggling with developing early reading skills. Word Play starts again for 8 Saturdays beginning October 13th at Edmonton's Centre for Literacy. Please help us share the word.

INTRODUCING NUMBER SENSE! The Centre for Literacy is thrilled to be offering a play-based program for students in Grade 1 and 2 designed to build foundational math skills. The Number Sense program will be held Saturdays beginning Oct 13th to Dec 8th from 12:45-1:45 pm (8 1-hour sessions). Number Sense is for students who find math difficult and who struggle to understand basic math concepts. Registration is now being accepted. Contact 780-434-3698 or email info@Centre4Literacy.com for more information.

INTRODUCING NUMBER SENSE! The Centre for Literacy is thrilled to be offering a play-based program for students in Grade 1 and 2 designed to build foundational math skills. The Number Sense program will be held Saturdays beginning Oct 13th to Dec 8th from 12:45-1:45 pm (8 1-hour sessions). Number Sense is for students who find math difficult and who struggle to understand basic math concepts. Registration is now being accepted. Contact 780-434-3698 or email info@Centre4Literacy.com for more information.

Are you a teacher or professional in another role who wants to learn more about learning disabilities/disorders? The Centre for Literacy in Edmonton will be holding a professional development seminar on Wednesday, September 5th from 7pm-9pm, entitled Learning Disabilities: Critical Concepts. This seminar will provide insight into the neurodevelopmental basis of learning disabilities, the different types of LDs, terminology, the criteria used to diagnose LDs, and frequent co-existing conditions. Registration can be taken over the phone at 780-434-3698. The fee is $40 per person, with a 5% reduction for two or more people registering and paying at the same time.

This post wonderfully illustrates what we do at the Centre for Literacy compared to tutors or tutoring agencies. Our major focus is to provide remediation. It is to identify and then remediate/support a student to overcome their difficulties in reading, writing, math and comprehension. Our clients are typically those with diagnosed or suspected learning disabilities/disorders.

Many parents are surprised to learn about the 30% rule. Kids with neurodevelopmental issues like ADHD often present as about 30% younger than their chronological age. The following great graphic was put together by GraceUnderPressure.blog. The implications are astounding. A 15 year old student entering high school may exhibit the maturity level of a 10 year old. This is why accommodations and supports are so vitally important.

Parents of children recently diagnosed with learning disabilities/disorders sometimes realize that the struggles they may have experienced in school were caused by LDs. It is never too late to seek out a diagnosis and support for LD.

Failure to believe in themselves can pose a greater barrier than the learning disability which may initially cause a child to feel like they are poor learner.

Parents, trust your instinct. You know your child best.

It's almost back to school time! Check out our Teachers Pay Teacher store tomorrow (August 21rst) to get Centre for Literacy made resources for your classroom.

Do you want a last minute activity/camp for your Grade 1 or 2 child!? There is still some room in Word Play 1 or 2 at Edmonton's Centre for Literacy. This play based program reinforces foundational reading skills in an engaging manner. Word Play is great for kids who need enrichment or who may be struggling to acquire initial reading skills. Word Play 1 runs Tues to Fri, Aug 6 to 10th, continuing Mon, Aug 20 through Thurs Aug 23 (8 sessions) at 9:30 to 10:30 am. Word Play 2 is on the same days, going from 10:45 to 11:45 am. Contact the Centre at 780-434-3698 for more information. Registration can be taken over the phone. Click on the link for more info! http://centre4literacy.com/?page_id=577