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Are you looking for solutions that make a real difference for children with learning difficulties?                                                                                                     
Speakers included a panel of professionals who work with children locally including an Occupational Therapist, Behavioural Optometrist, Kinesiologist, and Speech Pathologist as well as a representative from Student Services and the Specialist Information and Referral Team.

Children with Learning Difficulties: Insights for Parents and Families
Dr Loretta Giorcelli OAM who works as an educational consultant in Australia and overseas.

Learning Difficulties in Children
BOLD promoted the forum which was held in Shepparton. A number of Bendigo representatives attended. Professor Margot Prior, PhD, FAPS

Expo of Assistive Technology and Resources
BOLD promoted the free public displays held at the local forum

Teaching and Motivating Kids with Learning Difficulties
Richard Lavoie, MA, M Ed - International Keynote Speaker
BOLD promoted the forum held in Melbourne. A number of Bendigo representatives attended.

Dyslexia in Brief                                                                                                                                  

Dr Daryl Greaves TPTC, BA, B Ed, PG Dip Ed Admin, MA, PhD, MAPs - is an Educational Psychologist and specialist in Learning Disabilities.  In April 2009, BOLD held a very successful eveininb with Dr Daryl Greaves conducting an informative evening with around 200 people in attendance including families, eduational and allied health staff.  This provided an opportunity for staff and families to improve their understanding about Dyslexia and a platform for them to work together.

In April and July 2009, BOLD worked closely to support SPELD Victoria to provide the following 3 professional training programs, within the city of Greater Bendigo. 
Assessment and Intervention in Learning Disabilities: Recent evidence-based approaches                    

Dr Kerry Hempenstall B Sc, Dip Ed, Dip Soc studies, Dip Ed Psych, Ph D, MAPs - is an Associate Professor at RMIT with a long history of research.

100 Essential Rules and Strategies all students should know about literacy  

Christine Killey Learning Made Easier PG Dip, M Ed (Special Ed) - 20 years experience in the educational field as a teacher, author and international presenter.

Magical Maths Games   

Christine Killey Learning Made Easier PG Dip, M Ed (Special Ed) - 20 years experience in the educational field as a teacher, author and international presenter.

Information evenings

Preparing for the Language & Literacy Demands at Secondary School
Sheryn Long a local Speech Pathologist who works with school aged children.

Texthelp computer software for all students
Yvonne Lynch from SPELD.

Are you concerned that your child is struggling with their formal learning?
If you suspect your child has a learning issue - some guidelines of what to do next were discussed? Also how to read and use Psychologist reports to benefit your child’s learning style.

Speakers - Peter Gladman - Guidance officer (Psychologist with a teaching background) DEECD

Carolyn Bartlett- Social Worker (with a teaching background) DEECD

Joy Ready - Senior Education Officer with a Special Education focus from the Catholic Education system

Doxa
A school of transition for students struggling with mainstream education - John Russell- Principal.

'Doing it Better' A Forum on Learning Disabilities in Education
Pam Hyden, Student Support Co-ordinator at Bendigo Senior Secondary College. Gathered information from the two-day forum held in Melbourne.

Development including sensory & reflexes
Heather Sutcliffe Educational Kinesiologist.

Understanding Learning Styles- the 10 factors of WholeBrainWorkout
Denise Smith - Denise Smith Whole Brain Workout

Understanding Right Brain Learners

Denise Smith - Whole Brain Workout- presented information about Right Brain Learners on Monday 19 October 2009.  Denise believes that children who struggle with learning in the current education system are often right brain learners.  Denised aimed to provide parents a better understanding of their child's learning style, discuss challenges and provide examples of strategies and techniques that assist right brain learners with their spelling and overall learning. BOLD also displayed items purchased with the community grant money from the City of Greater Bendigo, which included computer programs, books and DVDs.