ISABC November 2021 Newsletter
Professional Development Workshop: Level 1. Introduction to Executive Function in the Classroom
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), […]
Level 2a. Executive Function 1-Day Workshop: Promoting Self-awareness
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 […]
Level 2b. Executive Function 1-Day Workshop: Planning and Prioritizing
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 […]
ORTON-GILLINGHAM CLASSROOM EDUCATOR TRAINING
*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 […]
ORTON-GILLINGHAM ASSOCIATE LEVEL INSTRUCTOR TRAINING
*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 […]
EXECUTIVE FUNCTION AND THE WRITING PROCESS
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. […]
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In memoriam: Victor Clayton
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 […]