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4.5 PD HOURS

Event Details

17/05/2024

9.30am - 3.30pm - Log on between 9.15am and 9.30am Victorian Time

Live Streamed Webinar

Primary and Secondary Teachers

$279 + GST

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Booking Conditions

No applications for this program will be accepted after all vacancies have been filled. Unsuccessful applicants will have their monies refunded in full. Cancellation prior to two weeks before the program date (cut-off date) will incur a 15% service charge per applicant. This program will be payable in full for cancellations made on or after the cut-off date or for failure to attend the program. All cancellations must be in writing and emailed to us. In the event of insufficient applications this program will not proceed and registration monies be fully refunded. In the event of this program being cancelled due to unforeseen circumstances registration monies only will be refunded as Critical Agendas will not accept liability for the payment of any other associated costs. Critical Agendas reserves the right to vary the advertised programs prior to commencement. Please note Critical Agendas reserves the right to transfer participants from face to face to webinar format with price adjustments (if required), should minimum numbers not be met for face to face event

Dyslexia, a Specific Learning Disorder – Practical Skills and Ideas to use in your Classroom

Dyslexia workshop will cover –

  • What is dyslexia?
  • Causes of dyslexia
  • Characteristics
  • Dyslexia and other learning difficulties
  • Dyslexia and Dyscalculia
  • Dyslexia and Dysgraphia
  • Dyslexia and Auditory Processing Disorder
  • Dyslexia and Working Memory Disorder
  • Case studies
  • Strategies to use in the classroom
  • Resources
  • Recommended readings
Presented by Critical Agendas

Emily Ballenden

Emily Ballenden is a specialised teacher, education consultant, private SEN tutor and the founder of Additional Education Services. Emily holds a Bachelor of Education P-12, a Post-Graduate Certificate in Educational Learning and Leadership and a Masters degree in Special Education.

Emily has taught in the early childhood, primary and secondary school sectors for 15 years. She is a specialist educator based in schools and online, working with students from K-12, assisting teachers and parents alike to achieve desirable outcomes for students with Specific Learning Difficulties (SLDs).

Emily runs interactive seminars with attendee participation through discussions, questions and workshops.

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