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Dyslexia: classroom changemakers
Dyslexia Scotland Education Conference, 2 November 2024, Glasgow
Teachers and educators are invited to join us for our 2024 Education Conference, ‘Dyslexia: classroom changemakers’. We have a range of speakers and workshops that will equip you with practical skills to take back to the classroom and apply the changes that will make a difference.
As well as our keynote talks, delegates will have the opportunity to attend two workshops during the day. There will also be a range of exhibitors who support teaching and learning in primary and secondary settings.
Keynotes
Dyscalculia and Maths Anxiety
Our morning keynote talk will look at the identification of dyscalculia and how it differs from more general maths learning difficulties. It will also explore the impact of Maths Anxiety and will provide practical strategies to support learners with these difficulties across the curriculum.
Judy Hornigold, Independent Education Consultant specialising in dyslexia and dyscalculia
How an apprenticeship gave me a future
18 year old Marc, who has dyslexia and ADHD, left school aged 15 with few qualifications. In our closing keynote session, Marc will talk about how an apprenticeship through a school initiative changed his life and led to him becoming Scottish Apprentice of the Year.
Marc Ingram, Scottish Apprentice of the Year
Workshops
1. An exploration of the Dyslexia Identification Pathway
This session provides an opportunity to explore in more detail the national pathway for the identification of literacy difficulties and dyslexia. The national pathway sits on the Addressing Dyslexia Toolkit.
Primary/secondary
Fran Foreman, Senior Education Officer, Education Scotland
Carol Graham, Principal Teacher Pupil Support, Queen Victoria School
2. Assistive Technology as a key to accessibility and inclusivity
With a focus firmly on free and built-in assistive tools, this workshop will show how the integration of assistive technology can enhance independence and success for young people with dyslexia in both home and school environments.
Primary/secondary
Kirsteen Steven, Assistive Technology and ASN Teacher, CALL Scotland
Craig Mill, Assistive Technology Adviser, CALL Scotland
3. The reading circle – supporting reading within and beyond the early years
Primary/secondary
This workshop introduces the refreshed Reading Circle resource, highlighting the interconnectivity with the Early Reading resource. The Reading Circle can support educators with the next steps if a child or young person is experiencing difficulties with the acquisition of reading skills.
Debbie Thomson, Principal Teacher, East Ayrshire Support Team
Louise Amos, Support Teacher (Specific Learning Differences)
4. Beyond the label
Primary/secondary
This workshop will give you a personal and professional insight into the barriers experienced in all classrooms by learners with dyslexia across all stages. You will learn about the emotional and academic struggles that young people can encounter in the classroom, with practical tips and advice about how to support, nurture and value the true potential of each individual.
Sharon Hall, Dyslexia Scotland Tutor and Trainer
Dawn Roberts, Principal Teacher, Support for Learning
5. To see to learn to move to write
Primary/secondary
A workshop on how visual issues affect your ability to read, write and even walk about, using simulation and real examples of people who have struggled in the classroom.
Dr Nadia Northway PhD BA DBO FBIOS SFHEA, Clinical and Educational Director, Successful Learning
6. Building morphological awareness: supporting learners to unlock and use the power of morphemes to aid literacy
Primary/secondary
This workshop will explore the ways in which a good understanding of morphemes will support learners and improve literacy at all stages. It will include some theoretical background, along with practical teaching strategies and activities.
Jenny Brown, Principal Teacher, Glasgow Dyslexia Support Service
Marina Slade, Acting Principal Teacher, Glasgow Dyslexia Support Service
Rosie Connolly, Teacher, Glasgow Dyslexia Support Service
Programme
| Time | Event |
|---|---|
| 9am to 9.30am | Registration |
| 9.30am to 9.35am | Welcome and housekeeping |
| 9:35am to 10.45am | Keynote Speaker: Judy Hornigold, ‘Dyscalculia and Maths Anxiety across the curriculum’. Followed by Q & A |
| 10.45am to 11.15am | Morning break/exhibitors |
| 11:15am to 12.30pm | Workshop 1 |
| 12.30pm to 1.30pm | Lunch/exhibitors |
| 1.30pm to 2.45pm | Workshop 2 |
| 2.45pm to 3.15pm | Afternoon break/exhibitors |
| 3.15pm to 3.40pm | Keynote speaker: Marc Ingram, Scottish Apprentice of the Year |
| 3.40pm to 3.45pm | Final comments and close |
Conference costs
Early bird rate (until 15 September) is £110 for members of Dyslexia Scotland or £125 for non-members.
From 16 September costs are £135 for members and £160 for non-members.
The closing booking date is 25 October.
Become a member of Dyslexia Scotland.
Venue
The venue is the Technology and Innovation Centre, University of Strathclyde, 99 George Street, Glasgow G1 1RD.
How to book
Go to Ticket Tailor through this link: https://buytickets.at/dyslexiascotland2/1208071
Click on ‘Select tickets’
If you are a member of Dyslexia Scotland, or if you have a free place:
- Click on ‘Do you have an access code’
- Enter the code that was emailed to you
- Press ‘Apply’
- Select your ticket type and fill out the form (if you choose to pay by invoice, the ticket cost will be £0 and we will contact you for details).
If you are not a member of Dyslexia Scotland:
- Click on ‘Non-member of Dyslexia Scotland’
- Select your ticket type and fill out the form (if you choose to pay by invoice, the ticket cost will be £0 and we will contact you for details).
You will be asked to provide your first four workshop choices in the form.
If you choose to pay by invoice, we will require a purchase order number (if appropriate) and details of the person dealing with the invoice before we can finalise your booking. We will contact you for these details.
Please email [email protected] with any questions around bookings.
Cancellation policy
Registered delegates may receive a full refund of any payment made up to 30 days before the event. From 29 days before the event, no refunds will be made unless Dyslexia Scotland is forced to cancel the event.
Dyslexia Scotland is unable to reimburse attendees if they are not able to participate on the day. Dyslexia Scotland will not accept liability for people unable to attend due to circumstances outside our control (such as illness, work, personal commitments, travel disruption, adverse weather).
Where circumstances force Dyslexia Scotland to cancel this event, the liability of Dyslexia Scotland shall be limited to a refund of any fees paid for tickets at this event only. Dyslexia Scotland is not liable for any consequential loss you may incur.
Dyslexia Scotland is a charitable organisation (SC000951).
Conference contact
If you have any queries about this event please email Celia Richardson, Assistant Conference Organiser, at [email protected]
Book as an exhibitor
The exhibitor package includes:
- One standard-sized exhibition space with a table
- Buffet lunch and tea/coffee during the event for 1 exhibitor
- One quarter-page tile in the delegate brochure
- The chance to listen to keynote speeches
Standard space £160
Extended space £210
Additional exhibitors £20 per person.
There will the chance to set up the evening before the conference or from 7.30am on the day.
Please email [email protected] with any queries around exhibiting at our conference.