Introduction to Specific Learning Disabilities

Are you struggling to support a child or adult with dyslexia?
Are you a parent concerned about your child’s learning journey?
Are you a teacher/teacher aide who wants to reach more children in your classroom?
Are you a Learning Support Coordinator taking on a new role?
Are you aware of children who are disruptive, withdrawn, bright but not achieving?
Are you working with a child who is not progressing as you would expect?

SPELD NZ’S two-day introductory course is for you!

Our Level 3 NZQA-approved Introduction to Specific Learning Disabilities (SLD) course gives great insights into what it’s like to have an SLD and why SLD occurs. It also offers constructive, practical strategies to help these learners in the classroom and at home.

This is a two-day course open to all. It runs from 9am to 4pm and includes a lunch break. You need to attend both days.

No prior qualifications are required to enrol. A certificate is issued on completion of the course.

Venue: Level 1, 155 Devon Street East, New Plymouth (Clever Kids Education Rooms)
Director: Christel van Eyssen

All welcome. Ideal for parents/caregivers, employers, teacher aides, teachers, RTLB, LSC & SENCO.

This is an introductory course, suitable for those who have limited or no knowledge about SLD.
It gives insights into why specific learning disabilities occur, what it is like to have dyslexia or other SLD and offers strategies for helping these learners in the classroom and at home.
For a more in-depth course please talk to us about SPELD NZ’s NZQA-approved Level 5 teacher training.

Cost includes course notes and morning teas. Earlybird pricing finishes on 22 October 2020.

SPELD NZ Friend membership costs $40pa and a membership form can be downloaded at the link below, along with a registration form for this course.

As SPELD NZ is a registered charity, the Friend membership fee is tax deductible.

To register complete the form here: https://www.speld.org.nz/our-services/training/introduction-specific-learning-disabilities/

To contact us email: northern@speld.org.nz or phone: 0800 773 536, option 1, option 1.

NB: SPELD NZ is also able to offer this course online. Numbers are limited to 10 people per online course so there is still plenty of opportunity for personal interaction and questions. If you are interested in taking part in our online learning, please contact northern@speld.org.nz