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News from Central Learning Centre
November 1, 2006
Over the last few months, a number of parents and teachers
have expressed an interest in hearing more about the
services that Central Learning Centre has to offer as well
as interesting facts, events, seminars etc. So, I have
decided to start a monthly newsletter with information on
things that have been happening within the Centre. I would
also like to invite you to email me with suggestions for
topics - areas that you would like to hear more about or
even news that you would like to share. We would especially
love to hear about how our past students are getting on,
about their experiences at University and their workplace.
Due to increasing demand, Central Learning Centre is
offering home tutoring within the GTA and within the next
month we will also be offering on line tutoring. We have
found that many students need or would like that extra help
to get a step ahead but are unable to either get to the
facility or find the travelling time cuts into their busy
schedule. On line tutoring is a great way to get tutoring
help in the comfort of their homes.
We have a great resource of wonderful tutors. All of our
tutors are either qualified teachers, professionals in
their particular field or in Special Education. If there is
a subject that you are interested in, please let us know as
very often we have a tutor who is knowledgeable in this
area. One subject that is presenting itself is for lessons
in Mandarin. This is definitely an up and coming language
in our community If this is a subject of interest please
let us know.
We would like to welcome Willow Academy to the building.
Willow Academy moved here in August of this year. I visited
the school last week. The classrooms have a wall of glass
overlooking the trees and street which make them feel
bright and airy. Because everything is new, there is a
lovely atmosphere that makes it conducive to learning.
Tammy Barnett is the Principal who is " committed to the
principles of enrichment teaching and learning" They are a
co-educational independent school for children in Junior
Kindergarten to Grade 6.
In October I became certified in the teaching of Direct
Instruction. This is a prescriptive method of the teaching
of reading for example. This program is for the early
grades and is being implemented in certain schools.
For those of you who may be interested, on November 2nd at
7 - 8:30, the Canadian College of Naturopathic Medicine is
offering a free seminar for parents of children with
attention deficit hyperactivity disorder. The lecturer will
be showing how naturopathic medicine can help.
Let us hear your news
Regards
Christine
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