Honouring Allison Aitken and celebrating students with dyslexia, their families, and the educators who help them thrive
Join us during Dyslexia Awareness Month for a special evening celebrating educational excellence and the people who make a difference in the lives of students with dyslexia.
We will honour Allison Aitken, recipient of Dyslexia Canada’s Educational Excellence Award, recognizing her outstanding commitment to students with dyslexia. We will also celebrate the achievements of a remarkable young person with the presentation of a Dyslexia Canada Student Achievement Award.
The evening will include a short, family-friendly presentation about literacy development and dyslexia, followed by a panel discussion with students and parents sharing their experiences. We will finish the evening by celebrating our award recipients.
Schedule
5:15 p.m. – Doors open
5:30–6:00 p.m. – Understanding dyslexia: a short presentation for families
6:00–6:15 p.m. – Student and parent panel
6:15–6:30 p.m. – Award presentations
Niverville High School
401 Centre St., Niverville, Manitoba
Students, families, educators and community members are all welcome. Join us to learn more about dyslexia, hear directly from students and families, and celebrate the people helping students with dyslexia thrive.
Everyone is welcome! Please RSVP using the form below so we can be sure to have enough refreshments for everyone. We can’t wait to celebrate with you!