This Wellness in the Classroom Series provides educators with the science, theoretical frameworks and practical strategies to support students with learning differences in developing healthy wellness habits that facilitate learning. This series of four workshops (each three hours long) provides interactive practice and templates that support students to develop skills such as self-regulation, resilience, and a growth […]
Did you ever wonder how to help the student who rarely completes homework, does everything at the last minute, and does not seem to be working at their intellectual level? Contrary to common belief, students with executive function challenges do not choose to behave this way. Rather, “Kids do well if they can” (Greene, 2009), […]
ONE-DAY WORKSHOP – UPCOMING DATES: Saturday, February 26, 2022 – 9:00 am to 3:30 pm Format: In-person at Fraser Academy 2294 West 10th Avenue, Vancouver, BC WHO: This course is intended for practicing educators such as teachers and tutors. PREREQUISITES: Level 1 EF Workshop COST:$285 regular; $250 Early bird if registered 2 months before. Learn […]
Do you ever wonder why some of your students can’t seem to keep track of due dates, forget to record their homework, and never hand in work on time? This is a common dilemma amongst educators. Many students lack the ability to plan, prioritize, and manage their time effectively to meet their academic responsibilities. What […]
*This course is certified by the Orton-Gillingham Academy. Orton-Gillingham is one of the most proven language-based methods for teaching students structured literacy in a way that aligns with the research on how children learn to read and write. It is especially beneficial to students with language-based learning disabilities, such as dyslexia. This Orton-Gillingham (OG) Classroom Educator Training is […]
*Certified by the Orton-Gillingham Academy Prerequisite: OG Classroom Educator from OGA. We train over 50 educators every year in the Orton-Gillingham approach. Orton-Gillingham is a proven language-based method for teaching students with language-based learning disabilities, such as dyslexia, to read and write. This Orton-Gillingham Associate Level Instructor Training is comprised of OG Associate Coursework (30 […]
Did you ever wonder how to help the child who can never start to write their essay or who struggles to understand the structure of a sentence or a paragraph? This workshop will delve into why these challenges arise for learners and what we can do to help them be successful in the writing process. […]
Fraser Academy is happy to have their very own Colleen Chow, Director of Learning Services & OG Trainer, back by popular demand to present Dyslexia & the Brain.In this session, Ms. Chow will discuss the learning process for students with dyslexia and other language-based learning differences in relation to the developing brain. Ms. Chow is a […]
Alumnus spotted! A big congratulations to Fraser Academy‘s Alumnus, Mikey P. and his band, Peach Pit, who got nominated for this year’s Juno Award under the Breakthrough Group of the Year category. Way to go Peach Pit! JUNO Awards were founded to raise the public profile and recognition for musical artists in Canada in 1971. It has since developed […]
Please join Fraser Academy for a one-day Writing Process Workshop on March 6, 2021 from 9:00am-3:00pm. This full day, research-based workshop will delve into why these challenges arise for learners and what we can do to help them be successful in the writing process. It includes an overview of how the writing process and the […]