SECA invites you to register for "Dis is Wat it Muss Be Like!" with Simmy Zaret.
A child is struggling in and after school. He just doesn’t seem to grasp concepts as quickly as others and simply can’t keep up. He works hard! In fact, he has to work harder than anyone else in his class because for some reason, he just can’t understand what it is that’s being taught. He seems to have enormous difficulty coping in any program. He seems distracted, confused, and just doesn’t seem to listen! He is always getting himself into conflicts with the other children and always getting himself into trouble! Could it be that this child has special learning needs and requires a different approach? Could it be that this child has some kind of learning disability?
This workshop will dispel the myths and provide a concrete overview of some of the most common learning difficulties faced by so many children in our day cares and classrooms today. Through a variety of interactive activities, participants will have the opportunity to experience first-hand what it is like to actually have a learning disability of their own! As well, we’ll look at a wide range of strategies, accommodations and alternative approaches that can be used, in order to build a child’s self-esteem, demystify their struggles, and maximize opportunities for social, emotional, and academic success.
In this workshop, we’ll look at:
· Visual/Spatial Perception Deficits
· Auditory Language Processing Difficulties
· Conceptual Challenges
· ADD/ADHD Attention Deficit (Hyperactivity) Disorder
· Autism
· Childhood Anxiety
A little about Simmy Zaret.
As an educator for both the school and public health systems, Simmy feels privileged to have worked with, taught, counselled, and supported children with special needs and their families for over 35 years. Through an array of workshops and speaking engagements, Simmy now brings her extensive experience to early childhood educators, teachers, administrators, and parents on-line from coast to coast. Her focus remains on promoting a holistic, compassionate approach, optimizing success for all students both inside and outside of the classroom.
Registration Information:
SECA Professional Members - $40.00
Non Members - $80.00
SECA Student Members - $20.00
**Spaces are limited and only guaranteed with payment**
Registration Deadline: June 4. 2025
Registration must be PAID IN FULL by 4 pm on June 4th, 2025. Registrations not paid for by this time and day will be automatically cancelled and no link for the event will be sent.
SECA does not offer refunds for professional development registrations. If you are unable to attend a professional development event that you have registered for, you can send someone in your place as a substitute. Please contact Melissa Carson at SECA at 306-842-0010 or pd@seca-sk.org. Substitutions must be made by noon the day prior to the workshop.