Professional Development
LEARN provides quality training and professional development workshops in the use and application of information technology for assisting students with dyslexia and other learning difficulties. This can be in the form of one-on-one training, group workshops or customized courses.
Our workshops range from in depth reviews of software strategies for assisting struggling students through to comprehensive training courses in the use of specific programs.
| Strategy Workshops | Software Training Courses | |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | Writing | |
| Strategies for Supporting Students with Learning Difficulties | WordShark 3 - The premier reading and spelling program | textHELP! Read & Write - The all inclusive literacy support tool |
| Software Strategies for Assisting Struggling Readers | Nessy - The ultimate teaching resource for struggling students! | Clicker 5 - A literacy support tool for ALL primary students! |
| Unblocking the Creative Writer | Earobics - Auditory development and phonics support | Draft:Builder Solo- A Writing and Graphic Organiser |
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Maths | Using Boardmaker - The Early Literacy/Numeric Support Tool |
| NumberShark - The ideal program for addressing difficulties with basic numeracy | Writing With Symbols Solo - Symbol based communication tool | |
LEARN also provides general computer training in all Microsoft products, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, Outlook, and Publisher. These courses are specifically designed for teachers and administrators and focus on the application of these programs in a typical school environment.