Wednesday, 19 November, 2008 – The work of the Needs Assessor. Mark Phillips. Coleg Glan Hafren. 9.30 for 10.00.

Mark Phillips, Needs Assessor, Cardiff will talk about the work of the Needs Assessor
(This will be a chance to learn about recent developments)

A short Annual General Meeting will be held during the day and there will be time for discussion

To be held at:
Coleg Glan Hafren
Entry free. No charge for refreshments in the breaks.
Lunch is not provided but is available locally (or bring a packed lunch).

To book your place, contact Dr Robert Edwards on 01443 482981 or 654164 or email rmedward@glam.ac.uk.

The meeting will be open to professionals and volunteers who teach, assess or support people of any age who have Specific Learning Difficulties such as Dyslexia, Dyscalculia, Dyspraxia, Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD) or Asperger’s Syndrome. This includes teachers, Basic Skills tutors, librarians and others who help people with Specific Learning Difficulties as a natural part of their job and also student/potential student teachers.

Tuesday, 10 March, 2009 (provisional) – Meeting in Gwent area about dyslexia in community settings

Wednesday, 6 May, 2009 (provisional) – Meeting in Swansea area with Eryl Hulatt, counsellor, talking about dyslexia and adults

Further details of the exact content, venue and times for the March and May meetings will follow.