Sandra Gluth is a creative and solution-focused educator and facilitator with a passion for making learning relevant and engaging for each and every student - and each and every educator! She spent many years as a teacher and consultant with Edmonton Public Schools where she was able to combine her passion for teaching with the use of technology to support literacy learning for students, including those with diverse learning needs.
Currently, Sandra designs and facilitates professional learning for teachers and school leaders across Alberta and in the province of Quebec, focusing on universal design for learning, differentiated instruction, creating inclusive learning environments, and meaningful literacy and numeracy instruction for students with significant disabilities.Learning Opportunities
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Getting Started with Writing - Supporting Literacy Learning for Students with Significant Cognitive Disabilities
Presented By
Sandra GluthSession Details
| Date | Time |
|---|---|
| January 14, 2019 | 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 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 getting students started with writing through 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
Grades K-12 Teachers
Also Recommended For
Instructional/Learning Coaches, Educational/Instructional Assistants, Inclusive Learning Teachers, Speech Language Pathologists, Occupational Therapists