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Community Compass – September 2024
Discover September 2024 neuroaffirming events in Vancouver. Free webinars, family activities, and mental health resources from LDS Community Compass.
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4 Tips to Understanding a Psych-Ed
A Psych-Ed is crucial in identifying learning disabilities and other challenges that may impact a child’s academic performance. Get some tips to understand your child’s report and advocate for the best possible support.
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Kindergarten Readiness
Watch this workshop recording and get help navigating the exciting and potentially challenging transition to kindergarten.
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Developmental Coordination Disorder – A Path Forward
LDS Instructor Ali shares her own experience and insights from a recent international conference on Developmental Coordination Disorder (DCD) and the need for better diagnostic tools, advocacy and support.
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Apparently This is What Parenting Feels Like
Author Sue Dvorak introduces herself and shares her book that is not about parenting, but about the experience of being a parent.
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Reports
2023 Annual Report
2023 was another year of growing programs and outstanding achievements from our amazing students. Thank you to our expanding community of families, students, partners and supporters for a wonderful year of learning!
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We support the Representative for Children and Youth’s report on calls for systemic change
We are grateful to the RCY for the comprehensive research and thoughtful approach demonstrated throughout the recently released “Don’t Look Away” report. This vital work illuminates the challenges faced by vulnerable children and youth and urges us all to take decisive action.
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Funding will help provide more spots for preschoolers in innovative early intervention program
Read about TELUS Friendly Future Foundation and the TELUS Vancouver and Coastal Community Board’s grant toward LDS’ effort in supporting preschool-aged children and their families with learning differences.
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Decodable Books: Insights from the Science of Reading
Learning to read is a complex process. Learn about decodable books, specifically designed to support phonics instruction and an essential tool in early reading education.
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Furnishing the Future
LDS is excited to continue to increase the number of learners we work with each year. To make this happen, we are expanding physically to expand our operations and further our mission.
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Accessible BC Act Roundtable
Have your say on how the Accessible BC Act Standards should be updated! Help the province to identify, remove, and prevent barriers to accessibility and shape inclusive policies that directly impact the lives of people you work with and care about.
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Summer Reading Club
Learn about your local library’s Summer Reading Club. This fantastic, inclusive program is for all kids across BC. Your child signs up at your local library, and after tracking all your activities over the summer, they get a medal!
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