Keynote Speaker: Dr.Dale Willows
A Balanced Literacy Diet: A Powerful Professional Development Resource for Regular and Special Education Classrooms

Looking forward to seeing you on Wednesday, March 9, 2016 at our 9th Annual Learning and Leadership Corporate Breakfast.

This workshop will provide hands on information about assistive technologies available for individuals living with a Learning Disability. Demos, and equipment provided on site!

Minds That Matter 2 Opening Keynote Presentation: Lesley Andrew Beating The Odds Lesley has spoken across North America about ‘Beating the Odds’- taking the responsibility for personal change and growth, overcoming obstacles, facing fears, and attaining goals Featured Sessions: Preparing Students for Post-Secondary Accommodations Building Blocks of Mathematical Competence Supporting Students with Learning Disabilities in Math The Magic of Music for Students with Learning Disabilities Executive Functioning Support for Learning Disabilities Social Emotional Programs and Learning Disabilities The Optimal Classroom…

Where: @ Melrose United Church, Auditorium In this workshop, we will discuss why children with Learning Disabilities and Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder are at risk of experiencing social challenges with their peers. Participants will explore the development skills necessary for these children to be socially competent and successful. Strategies on how to understand and support social competence will be offered. This workshop is best suited for parents of children 12 years and under. Registration is REQUIRED. All workshop presentations offered…

This workshop will discuss how to set appropriate expectations for self-advocacy based on individual age and stage of development. We will explore what necessary steps need to be taken for adolescents to begin to self-advocate, strategies to help your child ask for help effectively, and how to engage others in various environments to support the development of self-advocacy.

Easter Seals, in partnership with Three to Be Foundation and Children’s Treatment Network, has obtained a PRO Grant for a parent conference. The Keys to Special Education conference will be held in King City on April 9th . While some of the sessions are focussed on issues that may be more relevant for students with physical disabilities (Accessibility, AAC, Assistive Technology, Therapy at home and school) many of the sessions deal with common issues such as advocacy at school and developing effective IEPs. Louise Sirisko, Director of Special Education Policy and Programs Branch is the keynote speaker.

This experiential workshop is designed to give participants an understanding of how it may feel to have LDs through engaging in a series of activities. Participants will gain knowledge about current thinking in the field of language-based LDs and a practical understanding of how they may affect mental health and everyday life at home and at school.