In this episode, James and Kathleen welcome Melanie Baerg (returning) and Ana Vieira for another discussion on literacy. We dive deeper into screening, teacher training, intervention principles, and systemic challenges and changes (BC Ministry of Ed and Childcare).
Resources:
Dyslexia Canada Spotlight: Myths, Barriers and Successes https://youtu.be/Dj2R3JDsOHQ?si=-qbVwSmjg3yLrxQ5
MECC April 16, 2024 Announcement:
https://www.youtube.com/live/44jStRUuIIg?si=BC7WBO47mlbTD_w7
2024 Budget (p. 16)
https://www.bcbudget.gov.bc.ca/2024/pdf/2024_Budget_and_Fiscal_Plan.pdf
Gov of BC Website Announcement
https://news.gov.bc.ca/releases/2024PREM0020-000563#:~:text=Providing%20services%20for%20children%20struggling,the%202024%2D25%20school%20year.
Check out the link to register and complete the intake survey! The sessions are online - 7 pm on Wednesdays, beginning May 22, 2024. Even if you can’t attend, you can still complete the survey. The recorded sessions will be posted on Dyslexia Canada’s website:
https://dyslexiacanada.org
https://dyslexiacanada.org/en/events/empowering-literacy-a-collaborative-approach-in-bc
