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Handwriting Assessment

Writing and transcription skills (handwriting and keyboarding) are critical throughout education and in employment. However, these are complex skills and students with cognitive, attention, language or motor coordination difficulties may struggle to become proficient in this area. This can have a negative impact on classroom learning, examination performance and self-esteem. The use of robust assessment tools will aid in the identification of and support for individuals with writing and handwriting difficulties. This presentation will introduce practical ways to assess the speed and legibility of handwriting and to evaluate written composition skills.

Credits for course: 
1 hour 15 minutes
Type of training: 
Accredited CPD
Method of training: 
Online/Distance
Link
Region: 
Various Regions
Duration: 
1 hour webinar
Level: 
None: 
None
Course stage: 
Stage 1 - Universal
Course strand(s): 
C. Identifying and assessing dyslexia/SpLD
D. Teaching and supporting learners with dyslexia/SpLD
Contact email: 
srostill@patoss-dyslexia.org
Contact phone: 
07956 644 786

New Developments in our Understanding of Dyslexia: Implications for Assessment and Identification

Despite decades of research, it has been difficult to achieve consensus on a definition of common learning disabilities such as dyslexia. This lack of consensus represents a fundamental problem for individuals with dyslexia, their families, and professionals in the field. Relatedly, common approaches to assessment of individuals with dyslexia do not result in sufficiently reliable and valid identification. Because dyslexia is a latent condition with multiple symptoms, not all of which will be present in every individual, approaches to identification that primarily rely on any single criterion are problematical.

Credits for course: 
1 hour SASC
Type of training: 
Accredited CPD
Method of training: 
Online/Distance
Link
Region: 
Various Regions
Duration: 
1 hour webinar
Level: 
None: 
None
Course stage: 
Stage 1 - Universal
Course strand(s): 
C. Identifying and assessing dyslexia/SpLD
E. Communicating and working with others
Contact email: 
srostill@patoss-dyslexia.org
Contact phone: 
07956 644 786

Dr Valerie Muter Literacy Series

Dr Valerie Muter presents a series of lectures on literacy disorders (both dyslexia & reading comprehension disorders)
Patoss is pleased to announce an exciting series of lectures on literacy disorders (both dyslexia and reading comprehension disorders) delivered by the eminent expert, Dr Valerie Muter. The lectures will especially emphasise the multiple deficit model of literacy disorders in the context of providing the most up to date, evidence-based research needed to inform best practice in assessment and intervention.
The series of four lectures comprises:
Development of Literacy Skills
Dyslexia & Reading Comprehension Disorders (SASC)
Assessing Literacy Disorders (SASC)
Intervention and Management of Literacy Disorders

Credits for course: 
3 hours SASC
Type of training: 
Accredited CPD
Method of training: 
Online/Distance
Link
Region: 
Various Regions
Duration: 
6 hours cpd
Level: 
Other: 
None
Professional accreditation: 
SASC Accredited
Course stage: 
Stage 5 - Specialist Complex
Course strand(s): 
A. Development of language and literacy
D. Teaching and supporting learners with dyslexia/SpLD
F. Professional development and dyslexia/SpLD
Contact email: 
srostill@patoss-dyslexia.org
Contact phone: 
07956 644 786

Understanding and Supporting Learners with Dyslexia Level 3

Entry requirements: successful completion of Understanding and Support Learners with Dyslexia Level 2.
Level 3 involves completion of a practical, reflective task, equivalent to approximately 20 hours of study (Level 2 + Level 3 combined are equivalent to 33 CPD hours).
The course is delivered entirely online, using Moodle platform. Delegates have 6 months in which to complete the Level 3 assessed task.
Level 3
The Level 3 qualification permits you to put into practice your learning from the Level 2 modules through a practical, reflective task.

Credits for course: 
Level 3 qualification
Type of training: 
Accredited CPD
Method of training: 
Online/Distance
Link
Region: 
Various Regions
Duration: 
6 months
Level: 
Other: 
None
Professional accreditation: 
Other
Course stage: 
Stage 4 - Specialist
Course strand(s): 
B. Theories of dyslexia/SpLD
C. Identifying and assessing dyslexia/SpLD
F. Professional development and dyslexia/SpLD
Contact email: 
srostill@patoss-dyslexia.org
Contact phone: 
07956 644 786

Understanding and Supporting Learners with Dyslexia Level 2

A brand-new online course brought to you by Patoss in partnership with SEND Solutions. Accredited by CPDSO.
The Level 2 course consists of five modules divided into short sections, allowing you to learn in manageable chunks. It involves around 13 hours of study (equivalent to 13 CPD hours).

Module 1: Neurodiversity and Dyslexia
Module 2: The impact of dyslexia: phonics and reading
Module 3: The impact of dyslexia: spelling and writing
Module 4: Enabling environments
Module 5: Interventions and monitoring progress
Successful completion of all the quizzes leads to the award of the Level 2 certificate and the option to progress to Level 3.

Credits for course: 
Level 2 qualification
Type of training: 
Accredited CPD
Method of training: 
Online/Distance
Link
Region: 
Various Regions
Duration: 
6 months
Level: 
Other: 
None
Professional accreditation: 
Other
Course stage: 
Stage 2 - Targeted
Course strand(s): 
B. Theories of dyslexia/SpLD
D. Teaching and supporting learners with dyslexia/SpLD
F. Professional development and dyslexia/SpLD
Contact email: 
srostill@patoss-dyslexia.org
Contact phone: 
07956 644 786

Ten Vital Representations in Primary Maths

25 per cent of primary-aged pupils in a sample size of 1408 pupils were considered by their teachers to have arithmetic problems (Ramaa and Gowwramma, 2002).Thus, developing a strong sense that a number can relate to concrete numerical qualities which can translate into visual mathematical images, which can develop abstract mathematical thinking, is vital in developing mathematical ability. This course uses educational aids which will arrest the difficulties that the learner will face in understanding the application of number and how to apply mathematical concepts.

Credits for course: 
1.5 hours general cpd
Type of training: 
Non-accredited CPD
Link
Region: 
Various Regions
Duration: 
1.5 hour webinar
Level: 
None: 
None
Course stage: 
Stage 1 - Universal
Course strand(s): 
D. Teaching and supporting learners with dyslexia/SpLD
E. Communicating and working with others
Contact email: 
srostill@patoss-dyslexia.org
Contact phone: 
07596 644 786

Enhancing your Dyslexic students Self-Esteem

Children’s level of achievement and behaviour are influenced by how they feel about themselves- that is, their level of self-esteem. Learners with an SpLD may have a lower Self-esteem due to their learning difference. As this webinar will demonstrate the teacher can have a profound positive impact on their learner.

Denis Lawrence is an international expert on self-esteem and learning difference will demonstrate how a teacher can apply three basic characteristics from counselling into their teaching to help their learners develop their self-esteem.

Credits for course: 
1 hour CPD
Type of training: 
Non-accredited CPD
Method of training: 
Online/Distance
Link
Region: 
Various Regions
Duration: 
1 hour webinar
Level: 
None: 
None
Course stage: 
Stage 1 - Universal
Course strand(s): 
D. Teaching and supporting learners with dyslexia/SpLD
E. Communicating and working with others
Contact email: 
srostill@patoss-dyslexia.org
Contact phone: 
07956 644 786

Writing Skills for Reluctant Writers - Secondary

Writing today is not a frill for the few, but an essential skill for us all. This course will help you motivate your students to begin to write and organise their thoughts. This presentation provides solutions for students who can “talk” a subject effectively but who struggle to get their ideas down on paper at the same level of competence.

Written language is considered by many to be the most challenging skill to teach and to learn. However, there are many oral and written activities that teachers can use concurrently with teaching of reading and spelling which will encourage the student to begin writing.

Credits for course: 
1.5 hours general cpd
Type of training: 
Non-accredited CPD
Method of training: 
Online/Distance
Link
Region: 
Various Regions
Duration: 
1.5 hours
Level: 
None: 
None
Course stage: 
Stage 1 - Universal
Course strand(s): 
A. Development of language and literacy
D. Teaching and supporting learners with dyslexia/SpLD
E. Communicating and working with others
Contact email: 
srostill@patoss-dyslexia.org
Contact phone: 
07956 644 786

Writing Skills for Reluctant Writers - Primary

Writing today is not a frill for the few, but an essential skill for us all. This course will help you motivate your students to begin to write and organise their thoughts. This course provides solutions for those students who talk a great narrative but who struggle to write it down.

Written language is considered by many to be the most challenging skill to teach and to learn. However, there are many oral and written activities that teachers can use concurrently with teaching of reading and spelling which will encourage the student to begin writing
This interactive workshop focusses on strategies to support reluctant writers to get their ideas down on paper through fiction and non-fiction.

Credits for course: 
1.5 hours general cpd
Type of training: 
Non-accredited CPD
Method of training: 
Online/Distance
Link
Region: 
Various Regions
Duration: 
1.5 hour webinar
Level: 
None: 
None
Course stage: 
Stage 1 - Universal
Course strand(s): 
A. Development of language and literacy
D. Teaching and supporting learners with dyslexia/SpLD
E. Communicating and working with others
Contact email: 
srostill@patoss-dyslexia.org
Contact phone: 
07956 644 786

Supporting Students In Higher and post 16 Education: Grammar, Spelling and Punctuation

Course Description: (maximum 750 characters including spaces, if the ‘Full’ description above can be used, please state that). The aim of this presentation is to look at ways to help your students in higher and post 16 education with grammar, spelling and punctuation.

Grammar, spelling and punctuation are topics that many find difficult but there are some basic, easy to learn rules that can help transform your students’ writing. The presentation will discuss the following fundamental aspects of grammar:
* parts of a sentence
* subject-verb agreement
* the eight parts of speech
* use of tense
Spelling can be extremely difficult for dyslexic students, especially due to the opacity of the English language.

Credits for course: 
0.5 hour
Type of training: 
Non-accredited CPD
Method of training: 
Online/Distance
Link
Region: 
Various Regions
Duration: 
0.5 hour webinar
Level: 
None: 
None
Course stage: 
Stage 1 - Universal
Course strand(s): 
A. Development of language and literacy
D. Teaching and supporting learners with dyslexia/SpLD
E. Communicating and working with others
Contact email: 
srostill@patoss-dyslexia.org
Contact phone: 
07946 644 786

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