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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Wake up 2 Dyslexia

The BDA is also launching the inaugural Wake up 2 Dyslexia in November. Wake up 2 Dyslexia will be for the whole month and the aim is raising awareness and funds for the BDA and its Local Dyslexia Associations and Local Support Groups. For more information Click Here.

British Dyslexia Association Conferences

Dyslexia ~ Making Links: From Theory to Practice
24 – 28 February 2009 at:
The Kings Centre, Osney Mead, Oxford OX2 0ES

Building on the success of the 7th BDA International Conference ‘Dyslexia ~ Making Links’ in March 2008, the British Dyslexia Association are running another event in the UK specifically for practitioners in UK and the rest of Europe comprising of Master Classes and interactive training seminars based on research and practice on a range of subjects across the 5 days.

European Delegates: please Click here to download the Flyer and the Booking Form

UK Delegates: please Click for flyer and for the booking form.
For queries or further information, please email Katherine Dumas katherined@bdadyslexia.org.uk or phone the BDA on 0845 251 9003.

Work and Pensions Minister Agrees to launch the BDA's Employers' Conference. The conference will be held in London on 9 March 09. It will feature case studies from trailblazing organisations in police, banking, finance, health and care sectors. Already speakers from Lloyds TSB, PWC, Ernst and Young, Hendon Police College, Quantum Care, NIACE and others have agreed to present.
For the programme and to book, please click here.

If you have any questions about these Conferences please email Katherine Dumas on katherined@bdadyslexia.org.uk or phone the BDA on 0845 251 9003.

Events: From September 2008.

BDA Open Training Courses from September 2008

NEW: OCN accredited course in Dyslexia Awareness and Screening:
Including a three day programme of training, an open learning workbook and a practical assignment.

For further information please email paulb@bdadyslexia.org.uk

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:

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:

For dates, locations and more information please Click Here

NEW for Higher and Further Education

For dates, locations and more information please Click Here

9 December. London
An Introduction to Assessments
Veronica Bidwell will give an informal and informative talk about the complexities of assessments for dyslexia, dyspraxia and other learning difficulties. It should prove to be a really useful talk for parents who want to understand how the assessment process works, or who might have had problems with it in the past.
Speaker: Veronica Bidwell
Time: 19:00
Location: Emerson House, 40 Redmore Road, London, W6 0HZ
Price: £10 (£15 for couples)
For more information go to: www.dystalk.com/talks/29-an-introduction-to-assessments

2009

3 February and 4 February. Winchester
Unicornmaths in association with the British Dyslexia Association
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 and 2.
£235 including light lunch.
Contact: Sarah Wedderburn
Tel: 0208 789 8501
E-mail: sarahwedderburn@unicornmaths.com
Web: www.unicornmaths.com

7 and 8 February. Swindon
'The Mere Parents' Guide to Education Law'
If you have children with SENs and need to understand more about educational law and LEA practice then this is for you!

This 2 day course looks at the law around SEN, Exclusions and Disability Discrimination. It also includes new Tribunal arrangements and issues on exclusions. It will enable you to ct as an informed participant in supporting your child's educational needs.
It is suitable for any parent with a child who is on School Action/ School Action Plus or who has a Statement of Special Educational Needs, and also for BDA befrienders.
£40 for two days or £25 for one day.
Contact: Paul Brackley
Tel: 0845 251 9004
Email: paulb@bdadyslexia.org.uk">paulb@bdadyslexia.org.uk

24 February - 28 February Oxford
Building on the success of the 7th BDA International Conference ‘Dyslexia ~ Making Links’ in March 2008, the British Dyslexia Association are running another event in the UK specifically for practitioners in UK and the rest of Europe comprising of Master Classes and interactive training seminars based on research and practice on a range of subjects across the 5 days.
To find out more and book your place please select from the following options:
European Delegates: please Click here to download the Flyer and the Booking Form.


UK Delegates: please Click here to download the Flyer and the Booking Form.

10 March. London.
Diagnostic Assessment in Higher Education for DSA.
For dyslexia professionals who wish to acquire skills in assessing dyslexi students in further & higher education.
Fee: £130. Registration 9:30am, 10am - 4pm.
Venue: 23 Kensington Square.
Tel: 020 7582 6117
Email:info@workingwithdyslexia.com for Information & Application Form.

19 March. London.
Dyslexia in the Workplace.
For dyslexia professionals and support workers who wish to develop skills in assessing and training dyslexic employees, and in advising employers on good practice.
Fee: £130. Registration from 9:30am, 10am - 4pm.
Venue: 23 Kensington Square.
Tel: 020 7582 6117
Email:info@workingwithdyslexia.com for Information & Application Form.

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