Oct.
19
8:00 a.m.08:00

Join the Dyslexia Canada team at the TCS Toronto Waterfront Marathon 5K

Dyslexia Canada has participated in the TCS Toronto Waterfront marathon for several years. It’s always a great time. We invite you to join the Dyslexia Canada team for the 5K run on Saturday, October 19th in-person or virtually from wherever you are in Canada. If you prefer to run the half or full marathon you can still register as part of the Dyslexia Canada team.

If running isn’t your thing you can come and cheer on our team. We will be putting out a call for volunteers closer to the date but you can let us know you will be there by emailing at info@dyslexiacanada.org

*Volunteer hours will be given to high school students who come to cheer on the team.

To join our team please register using the link below and don’t forget to select the ‘Dyslexia Canada’ team to make sure your supporter donations get counted in your fundraising goal.

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Structured Literacy Strategies to Help Kids in Grades 4-12
Jun.
9
2:00 p.m.14:00

Structured Literacy Strategies to Help Kids in Grades 4-12

This webinar will give educators working with youth in grades 4-12 tools and intervention strategies grounded in structured literacy, to support struggling readers. Our goal is to provide real-time examples of how educators can address word reading, fluency, and comprehension building in full classroom scenarios.  And if there is a roadblock, what to do next.

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Spotlight Series Episode 4: Implementing the Right to Read in the Near North DSB
May
12
1:00 p.m.13:00

Spotlight Series Episode 4: Implementing the Right to Read in the Near North DSB

In this episode, the Near North DSB team will share their implementation journey towards a district-wide adoption of literacy practices in alignment with the Science of Reading and Right to Read. They will discuss their timeline of the work, intentional moves, resources used across the system, as well what they believe their next steps to be.

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Book Study: The Art & Science of Teaching Primary Reading
Apr.
19
6:30 p.m.18:30

Book Study: The Art & Science of Teaching Primary Reading

Join us to examine primary reading and build connections with other educators. This book study focuses on The Art & Science of Teaching Primary Reading by Christopher Such. This book study is broken in to 6 parts over 4 sessions.

Monday March 6 Part1: Reading and its Origins & Part 2: Decoding

Tuesday, March 21st Part 3: Language Comprehension

Monday April 3rd Part 4: Opportunities to Enhance Reading & Part 5: Addressing Reading Difficulties

Wednesday, April 19th Part 6: The Reading diet & Wrap Up

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Dyslexia Champions of Manitoba: Parent Toolkit Workshop
Feb.
25
8:30 a.m.08:30

Dyslexia Champions of Manitoba: Parent Toolkit Workshop

The Dyslexia Champions of Manitoba are excited to announce the launch of the Dyslexia: Parent Toolkit Workshop training. We can’t wait to share this resource with you to help you successfully advocate and support your child, and navigate the education system using this comprehensive parent toolkit.

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Mark it Read wrap up party and prize draw
Nov.
5
4:00 p.m.16:00

Mark it Read wrap up party and prize draw

Join us to celebrate the success of this year's Mark it Read for dyslexia awareness campaign and watch our prize draw live.

We will share highlights of this year’s campaign and celebrate the progress we have made over the past five years. Join in the excitement as we draw the winners of our photo contest. Everyone who joins us live for the wrap-up party will also be entered into a special draw for a bonus prize!

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Dyslexia Awareness Month Virtual Launch Party
Oct.
6
12:00 p.m.12:00

Dyslexia Awareness Month Virtual Launch Party

To kick off Dyslexia Awareness Month and Mark it Read 2022, we invite elementary school classes from across Canada to join us for this fun and informative virtual 30 minute session. Students will have the opportunity to learn a little bit about what dyslexia is, hear from Canadian students about their experiences with dyslexia, and meet a very special guest.

Classes that register for this event before September 15th will receive a package of goodies full of stickers and bookmarks. All classes that register will also be entered into a draw to win a classroom pizza party and some new books for their school library.

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Dyslexia Awareness Month Virtual Launch Party
Oct.
7
11:30 a.m.11:30

Dyslexia Awareness Month Virtual Launch Party

International Dyslexia Association Ontario and Dyslexia Canada are kicking off Dyslexia Awareness Month with a virtual launch party. Classes across Canada are invited to join us to learn more about dyslexia in a fun and friendly way, hear from some amazing dyslexic students about how dyslexia has impacted them and meet Dyslexia Canada Ambassador, Taylor Reid, Professional Triathlete and Ironman Champion. You will also learn how your class can get involved throughout the month.

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