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SUMMARY:B.C. K-4 Foundational ELA Learning Progressions Workshop Series
DESCRIPTION:In June 2025\, British Columbia released the K-4 Foundational English Language Arts Learning Progressions\, a significant update designed to elaborate on the English Language Arts curriculum. The learning progressions reflect the province’s ongoing commitment to advancing evidence-based literacy instruction. By clearly articulating foundational skills and how they develop over time\, the progressions help align classroom practice with research on how children learn to read and write. Developing a shared understanding of these skills and expectations is essential for student achievement and educational equity.  \nThe learning progressions represent a substantial shift\, and teachers need time\, support\, and high-quality resources to make sense of the document and apply it meaningfully into classroom practice. We strongly believe this work is best supported through job-embedded\, in-service professional learning\, and we recognize that many districts have already begun this work. This six-part interactive workshop series is designed to support the system in these efforts. \nThe series is offered through The Literacy Collaborative\, a partnership between Dyslexia Canada and local educators that supports shared learning\, professional dialogue\, and the connection between research and instruction. Sessions are hosted by British Columbia educators Calico Clark\, Angelo Graffos\, Danielle Neer\, and Kathy Rice. \nThis series will explore each skill in the learning progressions\, why it matters for student learning\, effective instructional practices\, and practical resources to support implementation. Each session will include a short\, focused presentation followed by small group discussion. These conversations are designed to identify questions\, insights\, and practical strategies from BC educators. Key ideas from discussions will be used to create a shared FAQ document and professional learning materials that can support schools and boards across the province\, helping move literacy practice forward equitably. \nThe series is primarily intended for educators using the British Columbia English Language Arts curriculum\, including those in British Columbia\, Yukon\, and the Northwest Territories; however\, educators from all jurisdictions are welcome to attend. \nSession dates* and topics\nAll sessions run on Wednesdays at 4:00 pm Pacific. \n\nJanuary 28: Oral Language\nFebruary 4: Reading and Spelling: Phonemic Awareness and Phonics\nFebruary 18: Reading and Spelling: Morphology and Spelling\nFebruary 25: Fluency\nMarch 4: Comprehension\nMarch 11: Writing\nApril 8: Tying It All Together\n\n*Session dates have been updated. \nRegister for the series
URL:https://dyslexiacanada.org/event/bc-k-4-foundational-ela-learning-progressions-workshop-series/
LOCATION:Ontario
CATEGORIES:Workshop
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SUMMARY:North Vancouver Parent Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Understanding Dyslexia and Supporting Your Child\nJoin us in North Vancouver at the Lions Gate Community Centre for an informative and welcoming parent workshop on dyslexia\, early reading screening\, and how to support your child at school. This session will provide clear\, practical information to help families understand how children learn to read\, what dyslexia is and is not\, and what effective support looks like in today’s classrooms. \nThe workshop will be presented by Alicia Smith\, Executive Director of Dyslexia Canada\, in partnership with Dyslexia Decoded. Parents and caregivers will leave with greater confidence\, useful tools\, and a clearer sense of how to advocate for their child’s learning needs.
URL:https://dyslexiacanada.org/event/north-vancouver-parent-workshop/
LOCATION:Lions Gate Community Center\, 1733 Lions Gate Lane\, North Vancouver\, BC\, V7P0C7\, Canada
CATEGORIES:In Person
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SUMMARY:B.C. K-4 Foundational ELA Learning Progressions Workshop Series
DESCRIPTION:In June 2025\, British Columbia released the K-4 Foundational English Language Arts Learning Progressions\, a significant update designed to elaborate on the English Language Arts curriculum. The learning progressions reflect the province’s ongoing commitment to advancing evidence-based literacy instruction. By clearly articulating foundational skills and how they develop over time\, the progressions help align classroom practice with research on how children learn to read and write. Developing a shared understanding of these skills and expectations is essential for student achievement and educational equity.  \nThe learning progressions represent a substantial shift\, and teachers need time\, support\, and high-quality resources to make sense of the document and apply it meaningfully into classroom practice. We strongly believe this work is best supported through job-embedded\, in-service professional learning\, and we recognize that many districts have already begun this work. This six-part interactive workshop series is designed to support the system in these efforts. \nThe series is offered through The Literacy Collaborative\, a partnership between Dyslexia Canada and local educators that supports shared learning\, professional dialogue\, and the connection between research and instruction. Sessions are hosted by British Columbia educators Calico Clark\, Angelo Graffos\, Danielle Neer\, and Kathy Rice. \nThis series will explore each skill in the learning progressions\, why it matters for student learning\, effective instructional practices\, and practical resources to support implementation. Each session will include a short\, focused presentation followed by small group discussion. These conversations are designed to identify questions\, insights\, and practical strategies from BC educators. Key ideas from discussions will be used to create a shared FAQ document and professional learning materials that can support schools and boards across the province\, helping move literacy practice forward equitably. \nThe series is primarily intended for educators using the British Columbia English Language Arts curriculum\, including those in British Columbia\, Yukon\, and the Northwest Territories; however\, educators from all jurisdictions are welcome to attend. \nSession dates* and topics\nAll sessions run on Wednesdays at 4:00 pm Pacific. \n\nJanuary 28: Oral Language\nFebruary 4: Reading and Spelling: Phonemic Awareness and Phonics\nFebruary 18: Reading and Spelling: Morphology and Spelling\nFebruary 25: Fluency\nMarch 4: Comprehension\nMarch 11: Writing\nApril 8: Tying It All Together\n\n*Session dates have been updated. \nRegister for the series
URL:https://dyslexiacanada.org/event/bc-k-4-foundational-ela-learning-progressions-workshop-series/
LOCATION:Ontario
CATEGORIES:Workshop
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SUMMARY:B.C. K-4 Foundational ELA Learning Progressions Workshop Series
DESCRIPTION:In June 2025\, British Columbia released the K-4 Foundational English Language Arts Learning Progressions\, a significant update designed to elaborate on the English Language Arts curriculum. The learning progressions reflect the province’s ongoing commitment to advancing evidence-based literacy instruction. By clearly articulating foundational skills and how they develop over time\, the progressions help align classroom practice with research on how children learn to read and write. Developing a shared understanding of these skills and expectations is essential for student achievement and educational equity.  \nThe learning progressions represent a substantial shift\, and teachers need time\, support\, and high-quality resources to make sense of the document and apply it meaningfully into classroom practice. We strongly believe this work is best supported through job-embedded\, in-service professional learning\, and we recognize that many districts have already begun this work. This six-part interactive workshop series is designed to support the system in these efforts. \nThe series is offered through The Literacy Collaborative\, a partnership between Dyslexia Canada and local educators that supports shared learning\, professional dialogue\, and the connection between research and instruction. Sessions are hosted by British Columbia educators Calico Clark\, Angelo Graffos\, Danielle Neer\, and Kathy Rice. \nThis series will explore each skill in the learning progressions\, why it matters for student learning\, effective instructional practices\, and practical resources to support implementation. Each session will include a short\, focused presentation followed by small group discussion. These conversations are designed to identify questions\, insights\, and practical strategies from BC educators. Key ideas from discussions will be used to create a shared FAQ document and professional learning materials that can support schools and boards across the province\, helping move literacy practice forward equitably. \nThe series is primarily intended for educators using the British Columbia English Language Arts curriculum\, including those in British Columbia\, Yukon\, and the Northwest Territories; however\, educators from all jurisdictions are welcome to attend. \nSession dates* and topics\nAll sessions run on Wednesdays at 4:00 pm Pacific. \n\nJanuary 28: Oral Language\nFebruary 4: Reading and Spelling: Phonemic Awareness and Phonics\nFebruary 18: Reading and Spelling: Morphology and Spelling\nFebruary 25: Fluency\nMarch 4: Comprehension\nMarch 11: Writing\nApril 8: Tying It All Together\n\n*Session dates have been updated. \nRegister for the series
URL:https://dyslexiacanada.org/event/bc-k-4-foundational-ela-learning-progressions-workshop-series/
LOCATION:Ontario
CATEGORIES:Workshop
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SUMMARY:Manitoba Caregiver Support Group
DESCRIPTION:Join Dyslexia Canada for an uplifting afternoon of connection\, learning\, and support with fellow caregivers. This group is for anyone caring for a child who is finding reading challenging—no diagnosis is needed. \nWe’ll divide into two sessions based on where caregivers are in their journey and finish with a group conversation about systemic advocacy. \nWe are thrilled that Allison Aitken\, President of the Manitoba Council of Reading Clinicians\, will be joining to connect with caregivers\, share her perspective\, and answer questions. \nPlease register here. \n 
URL:https://dyslexiacanada.org/event/manitoba-caregiver-support-group/
LOCATION:Louis Riel School Division Legacy Centre\, 900 St. Mary's Rd\, Winnipeg\, MB\, R2M3R3\, Canada
CATEGORIES:In Person
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SUMMARY:Ontario CEC’s 69th Annual Special Education Conference
DESCRIPTION:Dyslexia Canada will be joining Ontario CEC’s 69th Annual Special Education Conference in Toronto\, Ontario\, with a booth throughout the event. \nOntario CEC’s annual conference brings together educators\, administrators\, families\, and community partners focused on supporting students with exceptionalities. \nConference details:• Dates: Friday\, December 5 to Saturday\, December 6\, 2025• Location: Marriott Downtown at CF Toronto Eaton Centre\, 525 Bay Street\, Toronto\, ON \nConference registration is required. You can learn more and register directly through the Ontario CEC website. \nWe’re looking forward to connecting with educators\, families\, and community members who share our commitment to helping every child learn to read. If you will be attending the conference\, we hope you will stop by our booth.
URL:https://dyslexiacanada.org/event/ontario-cecs-69th-annual-special-education-conference/
LOCATION:Marriott Downtown at CF Toronto Eaton Centre\, 525 Bay Street\, Toronto\, Ontario\, M5G 2L2\, Canada
CATEGORIES:In Person
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SUMMARY:LIFT-NL  Literacy Symposium
DESCRIPTION:We’re excited to share that Dyslexia Canada will have a booth at the LIFT-NL Conference in St. John’s\, Newfoundland! \nLIFT-NL is hosting two inspiring literacy events for families and educators: \nFamily Literacy Night: Friday\, November 28\, 2025\, from 4:30 PM to 6:00 PM \nLiteracy Symposium: Saturday\, November 29\, 2025\, from 8:45 AM to 12:30 PM \nBoth events are free to attend\, but registration is required. You can register directly through the LIFT-NL website here: https://liftnl.ca/event \nWe’re looking forward to connecting with families\, educators\, and community members who share our commitment to helping every child learn to read. If you are in the St. John’s area\, we hope you will join us.
URL:https://dyslexiacanada.org/event/lift-nl-literacy-symposium/
LOCATION:ED1020 Faculty of Education\, MUN\, ED1020 G.A. Hickman Building Faculty of Education\, Memorial University\, St. John's\, NL\, A1B 3X8\, Canada
CATEGORIES:In Person
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SUMMARY:LDAC Annual Virtual Conference
DESCRIPTION:Join Dr. Una Malcolm\, Chief Academic Officer at Dyslexia Canada\, at the LDAC Virtual Conference for a practical session on how assessment data can inform and improve reading instruction. Learn how to use data to guide decisions that lead to stronger literacy outcomes for all students.
URL:https://dyslexiacanada.org/event/ldac-annual-virtual-conference/
LOCATION:Ontario
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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SUMMARY:PEI Teachers' Federation Annual Conference
DESCRIPTION:We’re excited to connect with you at the PEI Teachers’ Federation Annual Convention! Visit the Dyslexia Canada booth to learn more about our work and explore free resources that support evidence-based reading instruction. \nDr. Una Malcolm will also be presenting two sessions during the conference—stop by to learn\, say hello\, and chat about how we can support literacy success for all students. We can’t wait to see you there!
URL:https://dyslexiacanada.org/event/pei-teachers-federation-annual-conference/
LOCATION:Delta Prince Edward Hotel\, 18 Queen St\, Charlottetown\, Prince Edward Island\, C1A 4A1\, Canada
CATEGORIES:In Person
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DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20251101T150000
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SUMMARY:Dyslexia Workshop for Winnipeg Parents
DESCRIPTION:Join us for an interactive session with Dyslexia Canada’s Executive Director\, Alicia Smith\, to explore the Manitoba Human Rights Commission’s Right to Read report. Together\, we’ll unpack the findings\, discuss what they mean for students and their families\, and share practical strategies for implementing the report’s recommendations and achieving lasting\, meaningful change for children across Manitoba.\n\nThis live event offers parents an opportunity to learn\, connect\, and take action to help ensure every child receives the support they need to learn to read.\n\n\nRegister here.
URL:https://dyslexiacanada.org/event/dyslexia-workshop-for-winnipeg-parents/
LOCATION:Legacy Centre (LRSD main office)\, 900 St. Mary's Road\, Winnipeg\, Manitoba\, Canada
CATEGORIES:In Person
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240914T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240914T120000
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SUMMARY:Manitoba Parent Support Group
DESCRIPTION:Join Dyslexia Canada for this parent support group in Winnipeg. This is a great opportunity to meet other parents who are supporting their children with dyslexia. No registration is required. All parents and caregivers are welcome. \nPlease email info@dyslexiacanada.org if you have any questions.
URL:https://dyslexiacanada.org/event/406/
LOCATION:Delta Prince Edward Hotel\, 18 Queen St\, Charlottetown\, Prince Edward Island\, C1A 4A1\, Canada
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