Programs
Please also see our Past Programs page.
2012 Speakers’ Series – Spring
This program is generously sponsored by Lifelong Learning Council of Red Deer.
For parents/caregivers, educators and professionals. These valuable information sessions are being provided to assist people affected by learning disabilities (differences) or ADHD. Pre-Registration is required for these programs.
- Fees: $10 Members, $15 Non-members
- Each session (except Feb. 22) takes place at LD Red Deer, 6:30pm-8:30pm.
- Handouts available at all presentations!
- Attendance Certificates available on request!
Wednesday, April 4
Assistive Technology—What’s In It For Me?
Carmen Scott, Program Director for LD Red Deer, will be speaking on current trends in assistive technology, accommodations and adaptations for students struggling to learn in the regular classroom.
With the move towards inclusion across the province of Alberta, students often need more supports, including assistive technology, to help them be successful in the regular classroom. Find out about some of the current trends and those programs and tools that have proven themselves over time.
Wednesday, April 25
When The Chips Are Down?
Rick Lavoie Video Presentation. Do you ever have days when the kids seem totally out of control?
Do you find yourself falling into the same pointless arguments with your students? This video presentation will present dozens of field-tested behaviour management techniques for use at home and in the classroom.
These strategies are for use with students with language and attentional deficits and explains how teachers and parents can create a stable, predictable environment in which children with learning disabilities can flourish.
Wednesday, May 2
Nurturing Self-Esteem: How To Stop The Bullying
Ralph Cervi from the Red Deer Crisis Centre, will be presenting valuable, current, and effective information for parents, children, educators and other professionals.
Learn how to develop positive self- esteem, deal with bullying, choosing friends and building resiliency.
Wednesday, May 16
A Multi-Sensory/Kinesthetic Approach to the Homework Challenge
Lisa Hansen, from The Sound Connections Centre, will provide an opportunity to learn more about literacy and language intervention strategies.
These are for children ages 3 and up with conditions such as ADD/ADHD, Autism Spectrum Disorders, Down Syndrome, students studying English as a Second Language, children requiring speech and language stimulation or children who have a different learning style/learning disability.
Please see the 2012 Spring Speakers Series flyer
2012 Think Social Program – Ages 10-12
This program was held January 14, 21, 28 and February 4 and was generously sponsored by Green Shield Canada and Telus.
2012 Speakers’ Series – Winter
This program is generously sponsored by Lifelong Learning Council of Red Deer.
For parents/caregivers, educators and professionals. These valuable information sessions are being provided to assist people affected by learning disabilities (differences) or ADHD. Pre-Registration is required for these programs.
- Fees: $10 Members, $15 Non-members
- Each session (except Feb. 22) takes place at LD Red Deer, 6:30pm-8:30pm.
- Handouts available at all presentations!
- Attendance Certificates available on request!
Wednesday, January 11, 6:30-8:30pm at LD Red Deer
How Difficult Can This Be? The F.A.T. City Workshop
Rick Lavoie Video Presentation
- This unique program allows viewers to experience the same frustration, anxiety and tension that children with learning disabilities face in their daily lives. Wow! See this to really learn what your loved ones go through each day.
Wednesday, January 18, 6:30-8:30pm at LD Red Deer
Study Skills/Test-taking Skills
Carmen Scott, Program Director for LD Red Deer
- This evening will provide an opportunity for teachers, parents, students, and other professionals to learn strategies to assist students with studying and test-taking skills.
Wednesday, February 8, 6:30-8:30pm at LD Red Deer
It’s So Much Work To Be Your Friend
Rick Lavoie Video Presentation
- As any parent, teacher, coach, or caregiver of a learning disabled child knows, every learning disability has a social component.
- This video provides valuable information to help the child with LDs and ADHD to find social success. These children are often socially out of step with their peers, and can be ridiculed or ostracized for their differences. A successful social life is immeasurably important to a child’s happiness, health, and development. This video provides practical, expert advice on helping children with LDs and ADHD achieve social success.
Wednesday, February 22, 6:30-8:30pm at Joseph Welsh Elementary School, 4401-37 Avenue, Red Deer
Brain Power 101: Maximizing Your Child’s Ability to Learn, Focus and Excel
Dr. Norman Hoffman of Hoffman Chiropractic & Wellness Centre
- Learn how to enhance brain function and stress coping
- Understand key elements of nutrition and supplementation
- Home based activities to speed up brain development
- Demonstrations of modern neurological testing methods
Wednesday, March 14, 6:30-8:30pm, at LD Red Deer
The Motivation Breakthrough
Rick Lavoie Video Presentation
- Motivation is the key to learning, but very few parents and teachers of persons with LD/ADHD have an effective arsenal of techniques at their disposal.
- With empathy and understanding, backed by decades of experience in the classroom, Rick Lavoie gives parents and teachers the key to unlock any child’s enthusiasm and responsiveness. The Motivation Breakthrough will revolutionize the way parents, teachers, and professionals reach out to and motivate all children.
To register or find out more information about any of these sessions, please call Carmen @ 403-340-3885.
2012 Think Social Program – Ages 7-9
This program is generously sponsored by Green Shield Canada, Telus, and Red Deer Public Library
- 4 Saturday mornings 9:30 am – 12:30 pm
- March 3, 17, 24, 31
- Location: Red Deer Public Library – Snell Room
The goal of Think Social 2012 Program for ages 7-9 is to foster skills required to achieve success in social situations. The realm of social competence is a difficult one, as we do not consciously ‘teach’ social skills as we would math or reading.
Students will be immersed in learning through hands-on activities, games, and role plays that will help them fit into some of the social situations they deal with and nurture their self-esteem to feel confident. Learning is so much fun that they don’t know that they are learning.
This program is specifically designed for children with learning disabilities who have externalizing and internalizing social skills difficulties.
- External social skills – one or more of: dominating, hyperactive, impulsive, prone to outbursts, bossy, can make friends but has difficulty keeping them.
- Internal social skills – one or more of: shy, anxious, clingy, withdrawn, difficulty making friends, difficulty starting or joining conversations.
Cost $250 + LDAA Membership. In-take required; payment in advance upon acceptance into program. Registration is limited to 10.
Contact: Carmen at 403-340-3885 or by email at programs@LDRedDeer.ca for more information.
Think Social 2012 Poster winter ages 7-9
Workshops on Behavioural Management with Keir Kutney
This program is generously sponsored by Lifelong Learning Council of Red Deer.
Kier Kutney has more than 20 years of experience working with youth who have severe behavioural issues in the residential, treatment, educational and community settings. He has worked in assessment and treatment capacities for programs supported by Mental Health, Justice, Education and Child Welfare agencies.
The following three sessions build on each other, and take place at LD Red Deer. Pre-registration is required. Please register early to serve your seat.
Cost:
LDAA Members – $50/session or $75 for Member Couples
Non-members – $60/session
Become a member of LDAA-Red Deer! See our Services page for membership information.
Understanding Disorders
Saturday, March 3, 9am-12 noon
Behavioural Management and Strategies
Saturday, March 10, 9am-12 noon
Developing Relationships
Saturday, March 17, 9am-12 noon
