Congratulations to Board Member Shelley Gray
Congratulations to LDS Board Member and SkillsTradesBC CEO Shelley Gray. Shelley is one of six women selected for Business in Vancouver’s Influential Women in Business Awards 2024!
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Find out about the latest news, read recent articles, stories and research, and discover new resources for supporting learners.
Snow Days – January 17 and 18
In response to the snowfall warning, we have decided to shift all sessions to online for Wednesday, January 17, 2024. The safety of our LDS family and staff is our utmost priority, and we want to ensure everyone’s well-being by avoiding any unnecessary travel in potentially hazardous conditions.
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Neuroaffirming Drop-In
We are excited to offer parents/guardians an opportunity to connect and learn at our early years drop-in. Bring your kids and questions to this neuroaffirming drop-in for 3-5-year-olds.
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Campaign Update – $200K for 200 Kids
Read the exciting update from our $200K for 200 Kids Transforming Lives campaign. Our generous donors and sponsors have helped us surpass our fundraising goal!
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Math Challenges and Dyscalculia
Do you have a child that struggles in math? Math anxiety may be common among students, but it is not the same as a learning disability in math. Dyscalculia is a specific brain-based learning difference that affects a student’s ability to understand, learn, and perform math and number-based operations.
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Educational Tool: Gimkit
Learn about an online educational game platform combining gaming and learning elements to create a fun, engaging, and personalized learning experience.
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Still Left Out
Children and youth with disabilities in BC are still being left out. Read the latest report from the Representative for Children and Youth and see what progress is and needs to be made.
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Dyslexia in British Columbia
In the November 2023 Report from Dyslexia BC, “Educational Experiences and Challenges,” you can learn about recent challenges for dyslexic learners and advocacy efforts.
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Light Up for Learning
Join us on November 20 at Canada Place as we Light Up for Learning. This season we are giving back with free assessments, family coaching and more!
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Support $200K for 200 Kids and Transform a Child’s Life
One in 10 Canadian children has a learning difference, like dyslexia. At LDS, we believe that every one of them should have access to the critical individualized education support they need to succeed in school and in life.
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Possible Signs of Dyslexia
Dyslexia is a common learning disability among students in Canada. If you have concerns about a student or your child, take a few minutes to reflect on your child’s learning with these checklists.
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Cause We Care Bursary for Single Mothers
We are excited to announce the establishment of the Cause We Care Bursary for Single Mothers. Cause We Care is a public foundation that invests in programs and services that support single mothers to achieve security and build positive futures for themselves and their children.
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