Sandra Gluth is an educator with many years of experience working with students with diverse learning needs. Prior to joining Edmonton Regional Learning Consortium, Sandra was on secondment to Alberta Education as a Curriculum Manager in Inclusive Education. Sandra also worked as a learning technologies consultant with Edmonton Public Schools where she was able to combine her passion for teaching and learning with using technologies to support literacy learning and the success of all students, including those with diverse learning needs.
Learning Opportunities
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Literacy for All: Supporting Students with Significant Cognitive Disabilities 2-day Workshop
Presented By
Sandra GluthSeries Sessions
| Date | Time |
|---|---|
| Sep 29, 2015 | 9:00 am to 3:30 pm |
| Jan 18, 2016 | 9:00 am to 3:30 pm |
Location
Grade Levels
AllMeaningful, purposeful communication is at the heart of learning to read and write. Students with significant disabilities who learn that they can use reading and writing to investigate areas of interest, share their ideas, thoughts and feelings, or interact with new people will understand that the primary purpose of literacy is communication.
This learning opportunity will provide information and practical strategies to address the literacy learning and communication needs of students with significant cognitive disabilities. The emphasis will be on approaches that support emergent and early conventional literacy in meaningful reading and writing contexts.
Day One - September 29, 2015
- Developmental writing scale
- Language experience and authentic writing
Day Two - January 18, 2016
- Self-selected reading
- Student- and teacher-created books
Target Audience
Teachers of Students with Significant Disabilities who have NOT participated in a Literacy for All Community of Practice