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. […]
St. Margaret’s School joins with the family and friends of Vic Clayton to mourn his passing on Sunday, July 18, 2021. During his tenure of Head of School from 1990 to 2007, Vic was known for his tremendous dedication to progressive and student-centered education. He led a robust program of growth for the school, expanded […]
On Wednesday evening, King David hosted their annual Year End Celebration: Celebration 5781, where they acknowledge the accomplishments of their students. It was once again online this year, but they still had hundreds of viewers. Recognition was given to outstanding student achievements in all grades and across all disciplines. The audience was also entertained with […]
For anyone following the Urban Academy journey, they would probably agree that the defining term for the 20 year old school is ‘growth’. Starting as a JK to Grade 1 school in 2001, they have been growing the depth and breadth of the program, growing the JK to Grade 12 student and parent body and […]