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How we place students at LDS
At LDS, a core part of our RISE One-to-one program placements is making a customized match for each learner. This attention to detail sets LDS apart from other services.
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Form and Function – Moving Toward A Flattened Org Structure
As we evolve and mature as an organization, it behooves us to ensure that not only the substance of our work but also its form aligns with our values. We are announcing a new senior management team.
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Celebrate Leave a Legacy Month This May
May is Leave a Legacy Month, a national campaign encouraging people to consider leaving gifts to charities through their wills or other planned giving vehicles.
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Shift Priorities: Invest in Our Kids
There have been many developments in BC related to investing in education and supporting unique learners. There have also been a significant number of stories about teacher and school resource shortages and budgetary cuts for non-core educational services.
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A Fair Wage is all the Rage
We are incredibly proud to announce that LDS – Learn. Develop. Succeed. has been certified as a Living Wage Employer in British Columbia. This certification is more than just a title for us.
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2024 Update on our Fees
Learn about our 2024-25 fees. Our goal is for our fees to be fair, equitable, consistent and accessible; this post helps to explain how we achieve that.
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Video Gaming and Neurodivergent Youth
Last year, the American Academy of Pediatrics reported that more than 90% of children between the ages of 2-17 play video games. How do video games impact youth well-being and development?
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So much more than tutoring: RISE One-to-One
Learn why our RISE One-to-one specialized learning support is much more than tutoring. Read about our unparalleled wrap-around support for students with learning differences.
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Neuroaffirming Learning Environments
How can we set up learning environments, so all people succeed? Here are 10 ways you can create inclusive learning environments and set up a broader range of students for success.
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Why Phonological Awareness Matters
Phonological awareness is a special kind of sound knowledge. It concerns someone’s sensitivity to and understanding of sound structures in a language.
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Supporting Learners with Occupational Therapy
Occupational therapy supports anyone who has difficulty participating in an “occupation”. This does not mean “going to work,” but refers to any activity a person chooses to do.
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Educational Resource – StoryShares
If you have a child or student struggling with reading and are not excited about reading books geared to young learners, this resource could be for you!
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