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Adult Learning

Adults with suspected or diagnosed learning differences get targeted and individualized support and intervention to help them achieve their specific learning, education, or employment goals.

Ages
18+
Where
East Vancouver & North Vancouver Learning Centres
Dates/Times
Monday - Friday 9 am to 7 pm, Saturday 9 am - 5 pm
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RISE One-to-One Instruction – OLD

Our tutoring and instruction programs follow our unique Research-informed Individualized Student Education (RISE) methodology.

Ages
5 - 18
Where
East Vancouver, North Vancouver Learning Centres, or Online
Dates/Times
Monday to Friday 9 am - 7 pm, Saturdays 9 am - 4 pm
Application
Open
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RISE at Home

In our Research-informed Individualized Student Education at Home (RISE at Home) program, students across BC learn virtually via our secure online systems one-to-one with a qualified instructor through reading intervention, language-based learning, tutoring, and homework support.

Ages
5 - 18
Where
Virtual
Dates/Times
Varying
Application
Open
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Executive Function Assessment

This standardized assessment is available for children, youth and adults. Get a picture of your or your child’s strengths and areas of need for each executive function skill. Attend a debriefing session where you will receive a thorough report, and one of our expert team members will help you interpret your results and plan next steps.

Ages
5 - adult
Where
Learning Centres and Online
Dates/Times
Varying
Application
Open
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Dyslexia Index

A formal educational assessment that screens for the risk of dyslexia. We recommend doing the Dyslexia Index with the KTEA-3. But, families can take the Dyslexia Index alone.

Ages
4 - 25
Where
Learning Centres
Dates/Times
Varying
Application
Open
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Academic Assessment (KTEA-3)

The Kaufman Test of Educational Achievement, third edition (KTEA-3) is a Level-B academic assessment. It provides detailed information on a student’s reading, written expression, and mathematics performance.

Ages
4 - 25
Where
Learning Centres
Dates/Times
Varying
Application
Open
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Psychoeducational Assessments

LDS is thrilled to be able to offer referrals for psychoeducational and neuropsychological assessments to some of our families! Please note this is on a capacity basis and availability may vary depending on when you inquire.

Ages
6 - 18
Where
East Vancouver Learning Centre
Dates/Times
Varying
Application
Open
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Chess Club

Our neuroaffirming club promotes social, emotional and personal development as participants learn and play chess. Suitable for all experience levels.

Grades
4-7
Where
East Vancouver
Dates/Times
Wednesdays from 4:30 - 5:30pm starting on September 13
Application
Closed
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Summer School Success

Our Summer School Success program helps high school students succeed in summer school by providing them with one-to-one tutoring and homework support.

Ages
12 - 17
Where
East Vancouver Learning Centre
Dates/Times
July 4-21, 1-3pm
Application
Closed
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RISE Assistive Technology

At LDS, we are using assistive technology to enhance best practices in our teaching and student learning and to further the accessibility and inclusiveness of our learning support.

Ages
3 - 18
Where
East Vancouver Learning Centre
Dates/Times
Varying
Application
Open
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