Learning is For Everyone (LIFE) Training - Lac La Biche

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2017-04-06 9:00am - 2017-04-07 4:00pm

Location: 10105 Churchill Drive, Lac La Biche AB

Region(s): East Central

Registration for this event is now closed.

Professional Development Opportunity for Foundational Adult Learning Practitioners

Learning disabilities affect at least 10% of Canadians. More than 50% of these experience difficulty in learning to read. Learning disabilities (LD) are recognized as a lifelong neurological disorder. It is estimated that at least 30% and possibly as many as 60% of adults in literacy and foundational learning programs have learning disabilities.
Adult foundational learning practitioners are not qualified to diagnose learning disabilities, but it is important to understand, recognize and support the unique learning challenges and needs of these learners.

By the end of the LIFE training, you will have:

• A broader awareness of learning disabilities and their impact on adult foundational learners
• Skills to recognize “red flags” in learners who may have an LD and attention issues
• A repertoire of skill and practical tools to make your programs more responsive to the learners’ needs
• Advocacy strategies to support learners with diagnosed or suspected LD or attention issues
• Knowledge and skills to help learners move towards self-advocacy
Two day LIFE training includes:

Day 1: The Impact of Learning Disabilities on Adult Foundational Learning
• How LD affects an adult’s daily life and learning
• Red flags for possible LD
• How to talk to learners about possible LD
• Different kinds of LD
• Instructional strategies and methods

Day 2: Supporting Adult Foundational Learners with ADHD
• How ADHD affects an adult’s daily life and learning
• Signs and symptoms for possible ADHD
• Accommodations and Coping Strategies
• Instructional Strategies and Methods
• Resources

Training Facilitator: Anne Price, Ph.D., R. Psych. Director, Clinical Services, CanLearn Society

Dates: April 6th and 7th

Times: 9:00 am - 4:00 pm (both days)

Deadline to Register: March 23, 2017. A minimum of 8 participants is required to run this training.

Fees (includes materials, snacks and lunch):

CALP Staff; First Nations College Staff; CCI Staff: $150.00
Other Organizations: $300.00

Note: Pre-registration is required; space will not be reserved without payment. To register, please complete the online registration form and submit payment by credit card.

For more information, please contact:

Val Rathjen

Regional Support Staff
780-385-0111
east @calp.ca

Cancellations and Refund Policy:
Cancellations up to two weeks prior to the event are eligible for a full refund.

Cancellations later than two weeks prior to the event are eligible for a credit to be applied to another training opportunity coordinated by the Community Learning Network within the current fiscal period (July 1st to June 30th).