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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Getting Started with Writing - Supporting Literacy Learning for Students with Significant Disabilities
Presented By
Sandra GluthSession Details
| Date | Time |
|---|---|
| October 03, 2017 | 9:00 am to 3:30 pm |
Location
Grade Levels
AllIncreasingly, research and current practice in the field of literacy for students with moderate to severe cognitive disabilities indicates that significant and meaningful literacy gains are possible through the use of a comprehensive approach to instruction.
This interactive learning opportunity will provide information and practical strategies to support the literacy learning of students with significant cognitive disabilities. The focus of this workshop will be on instructional planning and approaches that support emergent and early conventional literacy in writing, including assessment to guide instruction, predictable chart writing, independent writing, and alternative pencils.
Target Audience
Teachers, Learning Coaches, Teacher Assistants, Speech Language Pathologists, Occupational Therapists