Dyslexia: Parent Toolkit Workshop

Parent led support group formed in 2013.  It is a registered corporation affiliated with Dyslexia Canada;  The International Dyslexia Association and also with Orton-Gillingham Tutors of Manitoba.  Our mission is to work together to enhance the quality of life of Canadians living with dyslexia, through:Education - providing a strong voice for equality of education for those with dyslexia, by providing opportunities for professional development to teachers who wish to learn about multi-sensory instruction; andSupport - providing support for the recognition of the challenges faced by the families living with dyslexia.

Dyslexia Champions of Manitoba Inc.

Learn how to support and advocate for your child in the school system through this interactive parent workshop. Join us on Feb 25th!

St. Paul's High School (venue is fully accessible)

The Dyslexia Champions of Manitoba are excited to announce the launch of the Dyslexia: Parent Toolkit. We can’t wait to share this resource with you to help you successfully advocate and support your child, navigate the school system, and learn hands-on how to use the comprehensive parent toolkit. Here is your sneak peek preview: <a href="https://www.dyslexiachampions.org/media/Documents/Parent-toolkit-ad.-October-1-2022.pdf" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Parent Toolkit - Dyslexia Champions of Manitoba</a>L﻿ori Semchyshyn will be leading the learning session. Her professional and personal experience uniquely qualifies Lori to lead participants through this training.Lori Semchyshyn completed a Bachelor of Arts from the University of Manitoba (1996) and the Creative Communications program from Red River College (1991). Prior to entering the field of education, she was the marketing director of a shopping centre and a special event planner. When four of her children were diagnosed with dyslexia, Lori embarked on a journey to learn everything she could to help her own children. This journey resulted in Lori returning to university where she obtained her Bachelor of Education (2008), Post Baccalaureate in Education (2009) and her Master of Education degree (2014). Lori worked ten years as a student services and literacy teacher in Louis Riel, Pembina Trails and the Catholic Schools Division in Winnipeg.In her capacity working in the schools, she screened over 300 students using the Comprehensive Test of Phonological Processing (CTOPP) where individualized interventions were suggested to help students with their particular needs.Lori has been married to her husband Robert for 32 years, and together they have five adult children (four of whom have dyslexia). She also has one grandchild.B﻿elow is the draft program for the day - (may change slightly)

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