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Lecture: Teaching Children with Direct Instruction
Thursday, October 23, 2008, 6:30 - 8:30 p.m.
Metro Hall, 55 John Street, Toronto
Room 302
Registration begins at 6:00 p.m.
download flyer here.

This lecture will offer suggestions on how parents and caregivers can use the techniques of direct instruction at home to help their child with school work, and learning in general .

Principles of Direct Instruction Include:
- Setting clear goals for students and making sure they understand these goals.
- Giving clear concise explanations and illustrations of the subject matter.
- Asking frequent questions to see if the students understand the work before moving forward.
- Giving students frequent opportunities to practice what they have learned.

For more information, or to register please contact Epilepsy Toronto at 416.964.9095

Fee of $10 covers lecture and refreshments. If the cost is prohibitive, Epilepsy Toronto will reduce it or consider waiving the fee.


SUDEP Aware Meeting for Families Affected by SUDEP
Saturday, November 1st, 2008, afternoon (exact time TBA)
Epilepsy Toronto Office, 510 King Street East, suite 224

SUDEP Aware will be hosting a meeting for SUDEP-affected families in Toronto on Saturday 1st November 2008 to:

  • introduce SUDEP Aware
  • provide an opportunity for families to meet
  • present an overview of SUDEP
  • share SUDEP experiences and concerns
  • discuss information and support needs and how these may be met most effectively by the community

Please contact us for more information and/or to confirm your attendance. We look forward to hearing from you.

Tamzin Jeffs, Epilepsy Toronto, 416.964.9095 x236

 


see our fabulous team!

Toronto Waterfront Marathon (See Pictures of TEAM EPILEPSY)
Sunday, September 28, 2008
City Hall, downtown Toronto
5k run starts at 8:15 a.m.
Join our Team - raise pledges for Epilepsy Toronto and we'll cover your registration fee!


The annual Toronto Waterfront Marathonn invites charities to form teams of participants to raise money for their specific cause. We are inviting you to join the EPILEPSY TEAM and be a part of something special. Last year Epilepsy Toronto had one of the largest teams and was the TOP FUNDRAISER out of all participating charities. This year, we want to be in the forefront again and bring epilepsy out of the shadows BUT we need your help.

This is fun event and will give you the opportunity to be part of a strong, PROUD community. All pledges that you raise will support our epilepsy programs and services that so many with epilepsy depend on! You can feel good about joining our team.

What are you watiing for? Call us today at 416. 964.9095 and join or download this brochure and sign up! MARATHON BROCHURE

 

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