Books

Delivered from Distraction
Helping Gifted Children Soar
The Bully, The Bullied, the Bystander
Overcoming Dyslexia
Kids Are Worth It
The Essential 55 Award Wining Educator Rules
The Excellent 11 Qualities Teachers and Parents Use to Motivate, Inspire and Educate Children
Living with ADD
There is No Magic: Alternatives to Parenting Exceptional Children
7 Keys to Comprehension
Hold Onto Your Kids
Helping Your Teenager Beat Depression
Rage, Rebellion and Rudeness
Smart Girls
Smart Boys
Kids Who Think Outside the Box
Eating Disorders
Parenting Your Out of Control Teen
The Gift of ADHD
Learning and Attention Disorders
Your Defiant Child
Raising a Sensory Smart Child
How To Make Your Child a Reader for Life
More Than Moody
Being the Other One: Growing Up With a Brother or Sister Who Has Special Needs
The ADD Answer

Videos

How Difficult Can This Be: The FAT City Workshop
Beyond FAT City
All About Attention Deficit Disorder
Jumpin’ Johnny Get back to work!

Assistive Technologies

Portable Cassette Players – For students who have written output difficulties to aid in note-taking and studying
Digital Recorders – 37 minute digital, tapeless recorder for note-taking, assignment tracking.
Large Screen Organizers/Dictionaries – Great for keeping track of assignments, test dates, school schedules, phone numbers and appointments.
Speaking Dictionary/Thesaurus – For students who would benefit from hearing as well as seeing the letters in difficult to spell words.
Spell Checkers – A must have aid for poor spellers at elementary, middle or high school
Talking Calculator – For students who would benefit from hearing as well as seeing the answers to their calculations.

Loan Policy

The term of each loan for books/videos is 1 month and assistive technology items will be for half a school year and/or on a semester basis.
A deposit of $50 will be required for each item loaned

Other Resources

Insight Developmental Learning – Vision Therapy can help remediate foundational
vision problems that impede learning.

Program Start Date: Tuesday, January 13th; 6:00-7:30 pm
Program Ends: Tuesday, June 16th

Fee: $375.00 for Chapter members (22 weeks)
$425.00 for non-members (22 weeks) – see brochure for details

Location: Family Resource Centre
Westwood Elementary School
3610 Hastings St, Port Coquitlam

Program brochure download here Brochure

Registration form download here Registration Form
This program is not suitable for children with behaviour challenges.

COMPUTER KEYBOARDING SKILLS – This program will help your child develop keyboarding skills and also teach them about internet safety and etiquette, tools for storymaking, art, reserach, video, communicating, file management and much more. Parents are invited to attend with the child if you wish at no cost.

Program Start Date: January 13th to June 18th, 2009

Tuesday and Thursdays 5:00-6:00 pm

Cost: $525.00 (Members) 42 lessons

$576.00 (Non-Members) 42 lessons

Location: Family Resource Centre, Westwood Elementary School

#14-3610 Hastings St, Port Coquitlam, BC

Click here to download brochure and registration form Brochure and Registration Form

SOCIAL CLUB FOR BOYS (Social Skills Development) This program for boys ages 6 to 11 years who need a little help developing good social skills. Through creative drama, art exploration and role playing, children will gain new social skills that will help in their daily lives. Activities include storytelling, role playing, fun art projects and physical activities. Boys will gain life skills such as listening to instruction, taking turns, working independently, working with a team, reading body language and being supportive and respectful.

This program is suitable for all boys that are finding it hard to be comfortable in a social environment. It will help those that are shy, lonely, or those needing to learn how to form healthy relationships.

Date: January 13th – June 16th

Tuesdays

or January 15th – June 18th

Thursdays

Time: 4:00-5:30 pm

Fees: $375.00 (members) $425.00 (non-members) 22 weeks

Click here to download registration form for Tuesdays Registration Form

Click here to download course information for Tuesdays Brochure

Click here to download registration for Thursdays Registration Form

Click here to download course infomation for Thursdays Brochure

BOYS SOCIAL RECREATION CLUB – 11 – 15 years This program is aimed at youth who need a little assistance with their social skills and would like to be part of a social club. The program focuses on developing healthy friendships in a fun, safe and supportive environment. Activities such as drama exercises enable participants to learn more effective ways to resolve conflicts and engage in positive communication with their peers. Also featured are leadership, cooperation and team building skills.

Date: January 15th to June 18th

Thursdays

Time: 6:00-7:30 pm

Fees: $375.00 (members) $425.00 (non-members) 22 weeks

Click here to download registration form Registration Form

Click here to download for course information Brochure

LISTENING AND LEARNING TUTORING PROGRAM – Effective listening is the foundation for successful communication in school, at home and in everyday life. Children with underdeveloped listening skills need training and strategies to become active listeners.

With Better Listening Auditory Training, your child will become and more responsible listener and pay active attention to what they hear in the classroom and at home. This program will benefit children that may have trouble understanding, appear distracted, inattentive or forgetful, or may be easily overwhelmed by spoken language and become angry or frustrated. For Ages 6-12. 6:30 time is for 10 years and up.

This program is not suitable for children with behaviour challenges.

Dates: January 12 – June 17th – 42 lessons

Mondays and Wednesdays

Time: 4:00-5:00 pm or

5:15-6:15 pm

6:30-7:30 pm – 10 years and older

$765.00 for Chapter members see brochure for payment information

$840.00 for non-members

Deadline: Registration is ongoing

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REFUNDS: No refunds will be given for withdrawals made one week prior to the program start date. For earlier withdrawals, refunds will be calculated at 75% of the registration fee.

**Please note that some sponsorships are available upon request.

This fun, interactive professional development workshop takes participants through a series of exercises that allows them to experience a learning disability. The workshop is for Educators, Community Service Groups, Youth Leaders, Support Staff, Employers and Peer Tutors.

This can be a 1 hour or 2 hour workshop.

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Parent Advocacy : A Guide to Special Education Programs and Services

Learn: what your child’s rights and entitlements are;

what programs and services are available;

how to determine if your child qualifies for services

what additional funding is available for your child’s education;

how special education policy can help you get what your child needs;

how to protect your child’s interests

With: Cathie CamleyAuthor of “Know Your Rights for Parents and Students

A project of the Law Foundation of BC

When: tba

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IEP Workshop

The IEP is the most important document in your child’s folder. Be better prepared for the IEP meeting this year.

At the workshop you will learn…

.. each step of the IEP process (determining your child’s needs, drafting and implementing the plan, monitoring its effectiveness, and evaluating its success):

… how to employ checklists and other resources to appraise the plan’s effectiveness;

… the steps you can take when things go wrong.

Who: Parent of children who access special education services in any category

Where: LDA

When: tba

Fee: Members

Non-Members

Registration for our Summer Program

begins May 17th

SPACE IS LIMITED, REGISTER EARLY!!!

MULTISENSORY GROUP LITERACY TUTORING PROGRAMS #1 & #2

PROGRAM #1: MONDAY, JULY 5 – THURSDAY, JULY 15, 2010 (AGES 5 – 12)

MONDAYS, TUESDAY, WEDNESDAYS, AND THURSDAYS

8:30 A.M., OR 10:00 A.M., OR 11:30 A.M.

PROGRAM #2: MONDAY, JULY 19 – THURSDAY, JULY 29, 2010 (AGES 5 – 12)

MONDAYS, TUESDAYS, WEDNESDAYS, AND THURSDAYS

8:30 A.M., OR 10:00 A.M. OR 11:30 A.M

GO TO OUR “PROGRAMS” PAGE FOR DETAILS

SOME OF OUR PROGRAMS ARE SPONSORED BY:

OUR COOKBOOK IS READY!!

$10.00 each, postage is $4.00

Call now to order – Great gift for family and friends!

Upcoming Workshops and Programs

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Rewarding Volunteer Opportunities

The Fraser North LDA has several volunteer opportunities available from helping with mail-outs to helping struggling readers develop their literacy skills.