Walk a Mile In My Shoes presented by Learning Disability Society (Learn.Develop.Succeed)

Community Workshop

Facilitator(s): LDS

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Date: Nov 15, 2023 | Time: 6:30pm - 8:00pm

Walk a Mile in My Shoes (WAMMS) for Early Childhood Educators will equip you with knowledge and information about learning differences and disabilities and how to support and advocate for individuals and groups with learning differences in educational, social, work and community settings.

Facilitator(s): LDS

Jenn Fane, PhD, Director of Education at Learning Disability Society (LDS) will support participants in exploring early identification of learning differences and ways of supporting young children and their families through shaping the environment and approaches to education and care that integrate best practices from a range of disciplines. Through this workshop, participants will gain knowledge about current research and knowledge in the field of learning differences and a practical understanding of how it may affect a child’s everyday life at home, in early childhood care environments, and at school.

Important Details to Note Prior to Registering:

  • This online free training is offered to childcare staff working in Burnaby and Vancouver. 
  • Only registered individuals will be allowed to join the workshop.
  • Professionals attending will receive a professional development certificate if applicable within one week of the workshop.
  • Participation is required. Your video needs to be on, your camera must be enabled and your microphone working to receive your certificate. Participants must stay for the full workshop/course to receive a certificate.
  • You can join the Zoom link 15 minutes prior to the presentation start time. We will not admit anyone 15 minutes after the start time with respect to the presenters and participants.
  • All participants are expected to complete an online survey after the training.
  • If you cannot attend please do your best to provide 48 hours notice. If you do not cancel and do not show up you will be put on a waitlist and removed from future trainings.