Star Report 09.06.19 Education for you
At Swift School, our commitment goes beyond educating our students in 1st through 8th grades to providing opportunities to parents, education professionals and the general public to expand their understanding of issues impacting children with language-based learning differences.
We invite you to join us this school year for a series of free workshops led by experts in their fields. See a full listing below and click here to register. Participation is free but registration is required. Spotlight On: Experience Dyslexia® Simulations, September 17, 6:30 p.m. The Experience Dyslexia® Simulations, designed by the Northern California Branch of the International Dyslexia Association, are designed to increase awareness of the difficulties and frustrations that people with dyslexia experience daily. Year after year this free session is very popular and will fill up fast. Register Now. 2019-20 Swift Institute Programs
Free Workshops
Experience Dyslexia® Simulations Tuesday, September 17, 6:30–8:00 p.m.
Understanding Executive Function Tuesday, October 22, 6:30–8:00 p.m. Visiting Expert: Dr. Mary Danielak
OG in the Classroom Tuesday, October 29, 8:15 a.m.–9:30 a.m.
Social-Emotional Wellness Tuesday, November 12, 8:15 a.m.–9:30 a.m. Leader: Swift School Counselor Sandee Isaacs
Social-Emotional Learning: Helping Kids with Learning Differences Tuesday, February 11, 6:30–8:00 p.m. Visiting Expert: Dr. Greer Ezrine
What EXACTLY does Structured Literacy mean, and what does it look like in the classroom? An informational and hands-on workshop... Tuesday, January 28, 8:15 a.m.–9:30 a.m. Leader: Swift Orton-Gillingham Fellow-in-Training Natalie Felix
Experience Dyslexia® Simulations Tuesday, March 17, 6:30–8:00 p.m.
Workshops are free but space is limited and registration is required. Click here to register.
Orton-Gillingham Courses
Orton-Gillingham Subscriber Course Saturday, October 26, 9:00 a.m.–3:30 p.m. Leader: Orton-Gillingham Fellow-in-Training Natalie Felix Cost: $200
There's more to come! Watch the Swift Institute web page for additional workshops and OG trainings which will be posted in the coming months.
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