Karen's Workshops
To arrange a
workshop or consultation for your
organisation please direct your inquiry to karen@dyslexiasupportservices.com.au
Workshop 1:
Creating an Inclusive Learning Environment for students with Dyslexia and other LDs: for teachers, class aides, tutors, specialist teachers
‘There are widespread concerns that students with dyslexia are not consistently well supported in their specific needs by all schools.’ PSD Review Report (2016).
The workshop will help
you identify students with dyslexia and other
related literacy difficulties/disoders in your
class suggesting effective effective assessments. The
workshop will be practical offering ideas,
activities, strategies and resources you can use
immediately in class to create an inclusive
classes and enable all students to learn and access the
curriculum.
For more information.
Workshop 2:
How to Raise Reading Standards for all Children including those with Dyslexia: Develop your knowledge of evidence-based practices, supporting all students to become competent readers including those with reading difficulties and disorders such as dyslexia. We will explore the five key components of a reading program, and the most effective ways to teach reading and spelling.
Workshop 3:
For Classroom Assistants & Integration Aides
How to make the best impact by Supporting the needs of Students with Learning Difficulties in Class, in Small Groups and individually.
This practical workshop will be full of ideas, activities and resources to take away and use immediately in class and for supporting individuals and groups of students. It can be a one-day workshop for one school or for a network. It can also be reduced to a shorter Inservice workshop. It can be tailored specifically to primary or secondary or more generalized to both.
Workshop 4:
Developing Oral Language and
Vocabulary; a whole school Approach-
2 of the 6
Essential Skills for Reading
Workshop 5:
For Tafes
and Colleges; Supporting
Students with Learning Disabilities in Your Class
Workshop 6:
For
Employers: Dyslexia
Friendly & Inclusive Workplace Supporting all Employees.
for senior leaders,
line managers and HR professionals, focused on building
confidence, understanding, and inclusive practices.
Simple screening approaches to
identify support needs, inclusive recruitment, effective
induction, and reasonable adjustments in the workplace.Produce an Open & Productive Work Environment
Workshop 7
For Parents:
How to Support your Child with Dyslexia and other Learning Difficulties at Home and at School
To arrange a
workshop
for your
organisation please direct your inquiry to karen@dyslexiasupportservices.com.au
Are you a small school when funding PD is difficult?
Small
schools: why not invite staff from other schools to share
the cost of the workshop?
TESTIMONY Workshop 1
The information Karen shared was very much what staff needed to help them understand what to expect from students with different learning needs. Her ability to make the content of her presentation interesting and fun was really appreciated by the audience. She was able to resonate with each and every participant.
Questions were able to be asked at any time and always answered with clarity. Staff from every school commented to me at the end of the day how much they had
learnt and how much they enjoyed Karen’s frank, informative and humorous presentation. Everyone went away from the day with activities and strategies to try with all students, not just those with learning difficulties. Julie Butler Principal- April 2017
TESTIMONY-
Workshop 2 DET
Dear Karen and Jason,
Just a short email to thank
you for the outstanding work you have done in providing
the Response to Intervention workshops around Victoria.
The sessions have been attended by over 200 school
leaders and Student Support Services Officers around
the state and feedback has been very positive. Karen,
your skills and knowledge have been particularly valued
in the delivery of this work…..
I look forward to continuing to work with you both through the Learning Difficulties and Dyslexia Working Group as we progress the Government’s Inclusive education for students with disabilities and additional needs.
Regards Mark
Mark Tainsh
Director, Inclusion, Access and Participation Branch, Department of Education and Training
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Karen, from Dyslexia Support Services Melbourne, presented at MLC Life Insurance in Melbourne on the topic of dyslexia to a mixed group of life insurance team leaders in January 2018. Karen’s presentation, which I also attended, was incredibly well received by the group of predominantly young managers who took away a greater understanding of how to identify and manage dyslexia in the workplace. The presentation was highly informative, engaging and fun owing to Karen’s passion and vast knowledge of dyslexia. Karen also had a one on one consultation with one of our team members who was diagnosed with mild dyslexia following the group presentation. She recommended some effective but simple coping strategies to enable the team member to best manage her symptoms. I would highly recommend Karen to any large business or corporate and would happily have her back at MLC in future years to come.
Regards Elliott Mitchell
Consultant Employment Relations, Health, Safety & Wellbeing
MLC Life Insurance Level 16,
727 Collins St, Docklands 3008 Australia
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Matt Baron Head of Junior School-Kardinia International College February 2019
Karen has been instrumental in supporting our school to improve literacy outcomes for all students. Using the latest evidence-based research, Karen was able to complete an extensive audit of literacy in our school, and provided a detailed report and recommendations for further improvement. She then worked alongside the school leadership team to create and implement a literacy strategic plan.
Literacy results have improved significantly in the
time that Karen has been working with us. Karen has
worked extensively with school leaders, teachers and
educational assistants to significantly improve
literacy standards across the school. Karen has
designed and implemented professional learning for
teachers and assistants that has led directly to the
improvement of student outcomes in literacy. Karen has
successfully led literacy workshops for parents which
have been extremely well received and supported by the
parent community. I would highly recommend Karen as a
literacy consultant for any school aiming to improve
literacy outcomes for their students.
Karen
has transformed the way we teach literacy at Kardinia
International College.
We have worked with Karen in an
ongoing relationship over the past two years. During this
time Karen has formed close relationships with staff and
has been able to shift the thinking and practices of those
staff.
Karen has modelled teaching
strategies, worked alongside teachers, planned with
teachers and lead professional development sessions.
Karen has worked closely with the
leadership team to understand the college, then develop a
strategic plan which has supported us in moving forward.
She has also worked with us on policy development and
decisions relating to assessment. The level of expertise
she brings to these discussions is extraordinary.
Karen is extremely thorough in
everything she does and gives concrete examples of research
based best practice.
I could not recommend Karen any
more strongly. She has been a huge asset for us and will be
a wonderful resource for any school that is lucky enough to
work with her.
Please feel free to contact me
anytime if you have questions relating to the work Karen
has done with our school.
Geoff Geddes- Deputy Head of
Junior School/PYP Coordinator,
Kardinia International College
To arrange a
workshop for your
organisation please direct your inquiry to karen@dyslexiasupportservices.com.au
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