Click on an event to view more details. If listed, prices are in New Zealand dollars unless otherwise specified.
For enquiries and signups:
Phone: (03) 359 2935
Fax: (03) 359 2937
Email: info@learningstaircase.co.nz
Click here to download the registration form.
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Adult Learning Clinic |
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Date:
Every Friday Afternoon
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Time:
1pm - 2pm
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Location:
Step By Step Centre
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Presenter:
Jos Harden
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Individual learning programs with support from specialist teachers.
Cost: $50 inc. GST
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Understanding Dyslexia |
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Date:
Fri 6th August
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Time:
9am - 3pm
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Location:
Step By Step Centre
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Presenter:
Ros Lugg
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You will gain a comprehensive understanding of dyslexia, how it is likely affect your school/centre and what practical setps you can take to address the issue.
- In-depth understanding of what dyslexia is, including implications for learning.
- Identification and assessment.
- Detailed information on symptoms and support strategies.
- When and how to access specialist help.
- Setting up remedial programmes.
Historical and international perspective
- How our understanding of dyslexia has developed.
- How dyslexia is addressed abroad.
Neurological and biological basis
- Terminology/internationally recognised definitions.
- In depth understanding of what dyslexia actually is, including implications for learning and behaviour.
Dyslexia in your school
- Identification and assessment.
- Detailed information on symptoms and support strategies for use by class or subject teachers.
- When and how to access specialist help.
- Setting up remedial programmes.
- Overview of resources and materials available to schools and parents.
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Steps |
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Date:
Thur 12th August
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Time:
9am - 2:30pm
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Location:
Wellington
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Presenter:
Ros Lugg
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The course covers the effective use of the Steps programme and associated workbook courses and how to incorporate it into your existing literacy programme. Learn how to run a Steps literacy lesson and use games to reinforce teaching.
- Teaching methods.
- Using software and games to support the courses.
- Background theory.
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Assessment |
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Date:
Fri 13th August
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Time:
9am - 3pm
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Location:
Wellington
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Presenter:
Ros Lugg
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This course covers a variety of educational assessment and screening software. Includes selecting the right assessment for your school/centre, how to run an assessment and using Lucid and WISC assessments.
- What assessment to use.
- How to use the assessment.
- How to interpret the results.
- How to use the results to plan a learner's programme of learning.
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F.A.T City Parent Evening |
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Date:
Mon 16th August
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Time:
7pm - 9pm
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Location:
Step By Step Centre
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Presenter:
Jos Harden
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Experience the same frustration anxiety and tension that people with learning difficulties face in their daily lives.
Cost:
Free - Learning Staircase parents
$10 - Anyone else
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Remedial Literacy |
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Date:
Fri 20th August
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Time:
9am - 3pm
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Location:
Step By Step Centre
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Presenter:
Ros Lugg
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The course will cover the theory and principles of remedial literacy and the practicalities of teaching learners needing remedial literacy.
- Understanding the processing skills involved in literacy.
- Development of phonological awareness.
- Stages of literacy development.
- Difficulties faced by learners with processing difficulties.
- Effective remedial approaches.
- Using specialist software effectively.
- Using games.
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Understanding Dyslexia, Remedial Literacy, Steps |
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Date:
Thur 26th - Fri 27th August
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Time:
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Location:
Dunedin
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Presenter:
Ros Lugg
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Understanding Dyslexia
You will gain a comprehensive understanding of dyslexia, how it is likely affect your school/centre and what practical setps you can take to address the issue.
- In-depth understanding of what dyslexia is, including implications for learning.
- Identification and assessment.
- Detailed information on symptoms and support strategies.
- When and how to access specialist help.
- Setting up remedial programmes.
Historical and international perspective
- How our understanding of dyslexia has developed.
- How dyslexia is addressed abroad.
Neurological and biological basis
- Terminology/internationally recognised definitions.
- In depth understanding of what dyslexia actually is, including implications for learning and behaviour.
Dyslexia in your school
- Identification and assessment.
- Detailed information on symptoms and support strategies for use by class or subject teachers.
- When and how to access specialist help.
- Setting up remedial programmes.
- Overview of resources and materials available to schools and parents.
Remedial Literacy
The course will cover the theory and principles of remedial literacy and the practicalities of teaching learners needing remedial literacy.
- Understanding the processing skills involved in literacy.
- Development of phonological awareness.
- Stages of literacy development.
- Difficulties faced by learners with processing difficulties.
- Effective remedial approaches.
- Using specialist software effectively.
- Using games.
Steps
The course covers the effective use of the Steps programme and associated workbook courses and how to incorporate it into your existing literacy programme. Learn how to run a Steps literacy lesson and use games to reinforce teaching.
- Teaching methods.
- Using software and games to support the courses.
- Background theory.
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Understanding Dyslexia Parent Evening |
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Date:
Mon 30th August
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Time:
7pm - 9pm
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Location:
Step By Step Centre
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Presenter:
Jos Harden
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Understanding what dyslexia is and how it affects learning. Plenty of practical ideas on how to support dyslexic learners at home.
Cost:
Free - Learning Staircase parents
$10 - Anyone else
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Steps |
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Date:
Fri 3rd September
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Time:
9am - 3pm
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Location:
Step By Step Centre
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Presenter:
Ros Lugg
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The course covers the effective use of the Steps programme and associated workbook courses and how to incorporate it into your existing literacy programme. Learn how to run a Steps literacy lesson and use games to reinforce teaching.
- Teaching methods.
- Using software and games to support the courses.
- Background theory.
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Steps Training Parent Evening |
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Date:
Mon 6th September
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Time:
7pm - 9pm
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Location:
Step By Step Centre
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Presenter:
Jos Harden
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Learn how to use your Home version of the Steps software more effectively. Find out the theory behind the activities and how to monitor your child's progress on the programme.
Cost:
Free - Learning Staircase parents
$10 - Anyone else
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Creating Memories |
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Date:
Fri 17th September
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Time:
9am - 3pm
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Location:
Step By Step Centre
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Presenter:
Ros Lugg
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Effective teaching depends on creating memories for the material or skills to be learned. It is important to create memories which are durable and accessible, which can only be done by using multi-sensory techniques. This presentation looks at the different aspects of memory, how they interact and how to develop them. It also analyses memory processes, including storage and retrieval. The presentation also covers the particular difficulties faced by SLD pupils and how teaching strategies can be adapted to cater for pupils with memory deficits. Particular emphasis is given to the relevance of different aspects of memory to the various stages of literacy development.
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Understanding Dyslexia Parent Evening |
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Date:
Wed 13th October
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Time:
7pm - 9pm
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Location:
Step By Step Centre
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Presenter:
Jos Harden
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Understanding what dyslexia is and how it affects learning. Plenty of practical ideas on how to support dyslexic learners at home.
Cost:
Free - Learning Staircase parents
$10 - Anyone else
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Steps |
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Date:
Fri 15th October
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Time:
9am - 3pm
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Location:
Step By Step Centre
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Presenter:
Ros Lugg
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The course covers the effective use of the Steps programme and associated workbook courses and how to incorporate it into your existing literacy programme. Learn how to run a Steps literacy lesson and use games to reinforce teaching.
- Teaching methods.
- Using software and games to support the courses.
- Background theory.
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F.A.T City Parent Evening |
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Date:
Wed 3rd November
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Time:
7pm - 9pm
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Location:
Step By Step Centre
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Presenter:
Jos Harden
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Experience the same frustration anxiety and tension that people with learning difficulties face in their daily lives.
Cost:
Free - Learning Staircase parents
$10 - Anyone else
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Steps |
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Date:
Fri 5th November
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Time:
9am - 3pm
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Location:
Step By Step Centre
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Presenter:
Ros Lugg
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The course covers the effective use of the Steps programme and associated workbook courses and how to incorporate it into your existing literacy programme. Learn how to run a Steps literacy lesson and use games to reinforce teaching.
- Teaching methods.
- Using software and games to support the courses.
- Background theory.
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Understanding Dyslexia, Remedial Literacy, Steps |
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Date:
Thur 11th - Fri 12th November
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Time:
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Location:
Whangarei
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Presenter:
Ros Lugg
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Understanding Dyslexia
You will gain a comprehensive understanding of dyslexia, how it is likely affect your school/centre and what practical setps you can take to address the issue.
- In-depth understanding of what dyslexia is, including implications for learning.
- Identification and assessment.
- Detailed information on symptoms and support strategies.
- When and how to access specialist help.
- Setting up remedial programmes.
Historical and international perspective
- How our understanding of dyslexia has developed.
- How dyslexia is addressed abroad.
Neurological and biological basis
- Terminology/internationally recognised definitions.
- In depth understanding of what dyslexia actually is, including implications for learning and behaviour.
Dyslexia in your school
- Identification and assessment.
- Detailed information on symptoms and support strategies for use by class or subject teachers.
- When and how to access specialist help.
- Setting up remedial programmes.
- Overview of resources and materials available to schools and parents.
Remedial Literacy
The course will cover the theory and principles of remedial literacy and the practicalities of teaching learners needing remedial literacy.
- Understanding the processing skills involved in literacy.
- Development of phonological awareness.
- Stages of literacy development.
- Difficulties faced by learners with processing difficulties.
- Effective remedial approaches.
- Using specialist software effectively.
- Using games.
Steps
The course covers the effective use of the Steps programme and associated workbook courses and how to incorporate it into your existing literacy programme. Learn how to run a Steps literacy lesson and use games to reinforce teaching.
- Teaching methods.
- Using software and games to support the courses.
- Background theory.
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Steps Training Parent Evening |
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Date:
Wed 17th November
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Time:
7pm - 9pm
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Location:
Step By Step Centre
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Presenter:
Jos Harden
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Learn how to use your Home version of the Steps software more effectively. Find out the theory behind the activities and how to monitor your child's progress on the programme.
Cost:
Free - Learning Staircase parents
$10 - Anyone else
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Understanding Dyslexia, Remedial Literacy, Steps |
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Date:
Thur 18th - Fri 19th November
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Time:
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Location:
Gisborne
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Presenter:
Ros Lugg
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Understanding Dyslexia
You will gain a comprehensive understanding of dyslexia, how it is likely affect your school/centre and what practical setps you can take to address the issue.
- In-depth understanding of what dyslexia is, including implications for learning.
- Identification and assessment.
- Detailed information on symptoms and support strategies.
- When and how to access specialist help.
- Setting up remedial programmes.
Historical and international perspective
- How our understanding of dyslexia has developed.
- How dyslexia is addressed abroad.
Neurological and biological basis
- Terminology/internationally recognised definitions.
- In depth understanding of what dyslexia actually is, including implications for learning and behaviour.
Dyslexia in your school
- Identification and assessment.
- Detailed information on symptoms and support strategies for use by class or subject teachers.
- When and how to access specialist help.
- Setting up remedial programmes.
- Overview of resources and materials available to schools and parents.
Remedial Literacy
The course will cover the theory and principles of remedial literacy and the practicalities of teaching learners needing remedial literacy.
- Understanding the processing skills involved in literacy.
- Development of phonological awareness.
- Stages of literacy development.
- Difficulties faced by learners with processing difficulties.
- Effective remedial approaches.
- Using specialist software effectively.
- Using games.
Steps
The course covers the effective use of the Steps programme and associated workbook courses and how to incorporate it into your existing literacy programme. Learn how to run a Steps literacy lesson and use games to reinforce teaching.
- Teaching methods.
- Using software and games to support the courses.
- Background theory.
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Click on an event to view more details. If listed, prices are in New Zealand dollars unless otherwise specified.
For enquiries and signups:
Phone: (03) 359 2935
Fax: (03) 359 2937
Email: info@learningstaircase.co.nz
PresenterRos Lugg
Ros Lugg is a UK and NZ
trained educational specialist, whose main focus is
remedial literacy teaching and learning
difficulties/disabilities. She is an
experienced teacher and qualified dyslexia tutor and
assessor with extensive experience in NZ and UK
schools.
Ros has many years of mainstream teaching
experience - and is also the mother and wife of
dyslexics! Previous specialist experience
includes being Head of English and Special Needs in
a school for boys with severe emotional and
behavioural needs and class teacher for children
with severe and profound learning disabilities.
NZ experience includes setting up a specialist
teaching unit at St Andrew's College and five years
as a tester at the Seabrook McKenzie Centre, some of
that time as Assistant Director.
Ros is the author
of the successful remedial literacy courses, Steps to
Literacy and First Steps. Ros also provides
professional development and consultancy services to
a variety of primary and high schools, as well as to
adult educational providers and is an experienced
conference speaker.
