Dyslexia Guild Summer Conference 2012 - Improving Achievement for Learners with Dyslexia
Thursday 28 June 2012, 9:30am - 4:00pm at the University of Nottingham, Jubilee Campus.
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We are very pleased to announce our keynote speakers:
- Dr Joni Holmes from Cambridge University will be presenting a paper on Working Memory and Learning Difficulties.
- Dr Lindsay Peer CBE, Educational and Chartered Psychologist, will be speaking on “The Role and Influence of the Dyslexia Specialist in the Mainstream Classroom” and is recognised as an expert in the range of specific learning difficulties, SEN and was appointed CBE for services to Education and Dyslexia. She published the first groundbreaking book linking ‘Glue Ear’ with Dyslexia.
- Also presenting a paper is Professor Sheila Riddell the Director of the Centre for Research in Education Inclusion and Diversity.
- Dr Amelia Roberts will be bringing us up to date with The Professional Development Framework that helps specify what is needed to help teachers to plan the journey towards obtaining the knowledge and skills for current roles and career progression through training, mentoring and study.
There will be a range of breakout seminar sessions to choose from and the opportunity to visit the exhibition area to see specialist publishers and suppliers and network with colleagues.
Guild members will get our preferential rate and Group members can also take advantage of this rate for up to three delegate places. Take advantage of our early bird rates by booking by 9 May.
Why not Join the Guild as either an Individual (£55) or an Organisation (£95), to be eligible for the discount? Don't forget to register for the conference afterwards!
Conference fee details and booking.
If you would like us to invoice your employer, send a Purchase Order made out to “Dyslexia Action” for the correct amount.
The Exchange Building
Continuing Professional Development Training,
Wednesday 27 June
Training on Diagnostic Assessment Report Writing will cover current best practice in assessment report writing and meeting the new criteria for gaining an Assessment Practising Certificate. It will cover all levels from primary through to adult and you do not need to be a current APC holder to attend. Our trainers have extensive experience in diagnostic assessment report writing and Spld Assessment Standards Committee (SASC) criteria.
This is a one day course with lunch provided.
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Conference Dinner, the evening of Wednesday 27 June
For those of you who are staying over the night before the conference or have attended the CPD training, or who are just in the area, we are offering a three course conference dinner (cost is £21) as another chance to meet up with Dyslexia Action staff and other delegates and network. There is also a bar on campus open especially for us.
All events will take place on the University of Nottingham Jubilee Campus. All rooms are en-suite and fully furnished with tea/coffee making facilities and include a full English breakfast. Bed and breakfast cost is £54 per night. Accommodation booking will close at midnight on 12th June so book early to avoid disappointment.
More details and book the dinner and/or accommodation.
We do hope you can join us, meet the Dyslexia Action staff and put faces to the names. We look forward to seeing you there.
Download the fees table here (pdf 13KB)
If you have any further questions, email the Guild Administrator or Phone +44 (0)1784 222342