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IDA Ontario, 4th Annual Conference
Saturday, May 24 , 2008
Location: 89 Chestnut St., Toronto, Ontario MAP Directions using Toronto Transit:Exit at the St. Patrick Station (University and Dundas) Go to the south side of Dundas and walk East on Dundas past Centre Street, the next street on your right (south side of Dundas) is Chestnut Street. Parking:Paid parking is available at a flat rate opposite 89 Chestnut, on the West side of Chestnut Street, South of Dundas.
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Special pre-conference workshop, reception and networking opportunity for IDA members! Friday May 23, 2008
Sponsored by
RSVP on registration form
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| 6:00 – 7:00 |
Free hands-on workshop on assistive technology
Sponsored by Micromputer Science Centre
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| 7:00 – 7:30 |
Annual General Meeting of ONBIDA |
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7:30 – 9:00
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Networking and reception
Sponsored by Michael and Naneve Hawke
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| Conference at a Glance: |
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7:30 – 8:30
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Registration, exhibits open at 8:00
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8:30 – 8:45
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Welcome, introduction of speaker
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8:45 – 10:00
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Keynote Speaker
The Evolution and Development of the Reading Brain
Dr. Maryanne Wolf
Keynote speaker sponsored by The Doctors of District 11 of the Ontario Medical Association
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10:00 – 10:30
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Refreshment Break
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10:30 – 11:45
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Keynote Speaker
The Evolution and Development of the Reading Brain
Dr. Maryanne Wolf
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11:45 – 1:00
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Lunch
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1:00 – 2:30
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Paying Attention to Inattention: Implications for Learning and Intervention
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Written Expression Difficulties in Children/Adolescents Referred for Attention Problems
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Homework Struggles: Using Assistive Technology to Support Learning at Home
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2:30– 3:00
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Coffee Break
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3:00 – 4:30
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EMPOWER™ Remedial Reading Program
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The Role of the SLP in Assessment of Students with Dyslexia
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Leveraging your Child’s Strengths to Get Beyond the Weaknesses
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Intended Audience
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Teachers, tutors, SLPs, psychologists etc.
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Teachers, SLPs, psychologists, tutors etc.
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Parents and teachers
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- Pre-Registration ends May 16 , 2008. Any registration received after May 16 , 2008 will not be processed and will be returned. Onsite registrations may still be available after this date. Call 416-423-0075 or email conference@idaontario.com
- Attendees may register online (preferred) or by mail. Registrations are NOT accepted via telephone. Onsite registration will be available, space permitting.
- All information on the Registration Form must be complete and accurate for your registration to be processed
- Registration will not be processed without full payment
- Receipts and Confirmation of Registration will be by email only
- Questions about registration should be directed to conference@idaontario.com or 416-423-0075
- A limited number of full scholarships are available to qualified applicants. Please click here to download the application form.
Members and Students
- IDA members must include their Membership Identification Number on the registration form to be eligible for the member rate. Please email info@interdys.org if you do not know your membership number.
- Students must provide proof of full-time student status to access the student rate. Please email or mail a copy of your student ID within 24 hours of online registration or send a copy with your mail-in registration form.
Cancellation Policy
- The cancellation deadline is April 26, 2008; there will be no refunds for cancellations of any type or for no-shows after this date. Please mail written notification of cancellation to: IDA, Ontario Branch, 250 Donlea Drive, Toronto, ON, M4G 2N2
- Notifications must be received on or before April 26, 2008. A processing fee of $20 for each individual refund will be assessed.
- Cancellations received on or before April 26, 2007, will be eligible for a 50% refund, less the $20 processing fee.
- Cancellations after April 26, 2008, will not be eligible for a refund.
All refunds will be processed 6 – 8 weeks after the Annual Conference. |
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