Conferences and Events.

Below is a list of BDA events and those of our members.
These lists are updated regularly.
Contact details are listed for further information about each event.
Some Local Associations also hold regular events or meetings.
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Assistive Technology Conferences will be held throughout 2008 for more information Click Here. The next Assistive Technology Conferences takes place on 15 October 2008 at the Lagan Calley Island Centre, The Island, Lisburn, County Antrim BT47 4RL and 11 November at the Royal National Hotel, Bedford Way, London WC1H 0DG

Events: From January 2008.

Courses for Employers and HR Managers

We can help you develop constructive practices for dyslexia at these one day Training Workshops designed by Margaret Malpas:

Dyslexia Awareness (How to Become a Dyslexia Friendly Employer):

Screening for Dyslexia

Making Reasonable Adjustments for Dyslexia

Managing Talent and Diversity

For more information please Click here

Courses for Teachers, Teaching Assistants, Parents and School Governors

From the experts, on practical support for children, within existing resources:

Practical Solutions for Dyslexia:
Half day training workshops for parents, teachers, teaching assistants and school governors

Practical Solutions Plus:A three day course for teachers and teaching assistants on reading, spelling, writing and study skills for dyslexic pupils

Dealing with Dyscalculia: Half day workshop for teachers and teaching assistants.

Screening for Dyslexia:

A one day course for teachers

Hidden Difficulties: A three day course for teachers and teaching assistants.

Improving Behaviour in Children with Dyslexia and other SEN's: A one day course for teachers.

Exploring Multi-Sensory Teaching:Half day training workshops for teachers and teaching assistants

Building Self Esteem in Children with SENs:

Twilight Conferences 5:00 – 7:30 for teachers, teaching assistants and parents

For dates, locations and more information please Click Here

27 September London
Dyspraxia Foundation Professional Conference.
Spanning the years – joint approach to dealing with Dyspraxia.
For more information Click Here

1 October Croydon
'Identifyling and Supporting Dyslexia in the Early Years' (3-7 year olds) Virginia Vivian, Croydon Literacy Support Centre.
7.15 p.m. East Croydon United Reformed Church Hall, Addiscombe Grove, East Croydon, CR0 5LP.
Free entry for members, £5 for non members (individual, couple or family).
Croydon Dyslexia Association.
Helpline number: 08442 49 69 49
Email:croydondyslexia@orange.net
Website: www.croydononline.org/dyslexia

3 - 5 October Berlin Germany
The German Dyslexia and Dyscalculia Association (BVL – Bundesverband Legasthenie und Dyskalkulie) are holding their International Conference at the Free University Berlin, 3-5 October 2008. This year they are planning an International Symposium. The conference comes at a time when a number of neuropsychological, brain imaging und molecular genetic studies have been conducted worldwide, and recent results of their work can be presented. Emphasis will be given to neurobiological results and their relevance to aetiology, diagnoses and treatment of dyslexia and dyscalculia. Please see their website for further details: www.bvl-legasthenie.de/index.php5?p=/kongress2008.

15 October County Antrim Northern Ireland
Assistive Technology Conference
More information - Booking Form

11 November London
Assistive Technology Conference
More Information - Booking Form

8 November and 14 November. London W8
Unicornmaths two-day training course in maths remediation for SEN teachers.
Two days of multi-sensory strategies following a structured, cumulative, maths development programme, Key stages 1 & 2.
£235 including light lunch. .
Contact: Sarah Wedderburn. Tel 020 8789 8501.
Email: sarahwedderburn@unicornmaths.com
Web: www.unicornmaths.com

12 November Croydon
'Synthetic Phonics' Geraldine Lacey, Croydon Literacy Support Centre.
7.15 p.m. East Croydon United Reformed Church Hall, Addiscombe Grove, East Croydon, CR0 5LP.
Free entry for members, £5 for non members (individual, couple or family).
Croydon Dyslexia Association.
Helpline number: 08442 49 69 49
Email:croydondyslexia@orange.net
Website: www.croydononline.org/dyslexia

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Page updated 11 July 2008.