Learning Opportunity

Numeracy for All: Supporting Students with Significant Cognitive Disabilities 2-day Workshop

This session has been completed.
Facilitator: Sandra Gluth
Date:

This is a multi-day event.

Day 1Sep 30, 2015 (9:00 am to 3:30 pm MDT)
Day 2Jan 19, 2016 (9:00 am to 3:30 pm MDT)
Cost:
$80.00
(includes lunch, which is not prepared in a nut/gluten-free environment)
Location: Edmonton (ERLC Office at Elmwood School)
Room 17/18, 16325 - 83 Avenue
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Session Code: 16-MA-081
Focus: Inclusive Education Mathematics and Numeracy

Target Audience

Teachers of Students with Significant Disabilities who have NOT participated in a Numeracy for All Community of Practice

About this Learning Opportunity

Numeracy as well as literacy is fundamental to student success. However, many students with moderate and severe disabilities lack a sound foundation in early mathematical skills and knowledge necessary to be numerate and to confidently and effectively use numeracy to meet the everyday demands of life.

This learning opportunity is for teachers who want to learn more about mathematics instruction and numeracy development for students with significant cognitive disabilities. The session will focus on early mathematical skills which support numeracy development for students with significant disabilities:

Day One - September 30, 2015

  • Meaning-filled activities
  • Problem solving

Day Two - January 19, 2016

  • Visualizing to support the learning of mathematics
  • Spatial development

This learning opportunity is being provided through funding from Alberta Education.

About the Facilitator

Sandra Gluth is an educator with many years of experience working with students with diverse learning needs. Prior to joining Edmonton Regional Learning Consortium, Sandra was on secondment to Alberta Education as a Curriculum Manager in Inclusive Education. Sandra also worked as a learning technologies consultant with Edmonton Public Schools where she was able to combine her passion for teaching and learning with using technologies to support literacy learning and the success of all students, including those with diverse learning needs.