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DYSLEXIA AND HIGHER EDUCATION:
The Implications of Change for Practice and Policy
VENUE South Bank University, Wandsworth Road, London SW8 2JZ


	Important conference specifically on dyslexia provision in 
Higher Education
	Taking the National Working Party Report from your desk into 
practical discussion
	Workshops and speakers directed at managers and dyslexia 
service providers
	Reports on ongoing work from current HEFCE funded projects
	Discuss the key issues with National Working party authors 
and other experts

Organised by the Adult Dyslexia Organisation in partnership with City
University, Roehampton Institute, South Bank University and the University
of Surrey


CONFERENCE AIMS:
 To explain the changes currently facing higher education
 To explore the implications for dyslexic students and professionals
 To explore the report of the National Working Party on Dyslexia in Higher
Education and allow feedback
 To discuss the operation of the Disabled Students' Allowance
 To disseminate good practice
 To produce a comprehensive pack of support materials
 To advise on the most appropriate use of technology

TARGETED DELEGATES
Educational Psychologists working within the higher education sector
Student services
Lecturers, Support Tutors.
LEA Awards Officers
NUS Welfare / Disability Officers
Vice Chancellors & Principals

DYSLEXIA AND HIGHER EDUCATION:  
The Implications of Change for Practice and Policy

CONFERENCE PROGRAMME FOR   28TH June 1999  9.30 - 4.45 

VENUE South Bank University, Wandsworth Road, London SW8 2JZ

9.30- 10.00,    REGISTRATION, Tea/coffee
10.00 -10.15    INTRODUCTION, Lord Addington Liberal Democrat Spokesperson
on Disability

10.15-11.15,    1 KEYNOTE SPEAKER, Summary of key points of the Report of
the National Working Party on Dyslexia in HE.
Speaker, Dr Chris Singleton,  Chairman of the Working Party

11.15 - 11.30,  Tea/coffee break

11.30 - 12.30,  WORKSHOPS SESSIONS to be repeated in the afternoon.
1. Developing a whole-staff awareness concerning dyslexia
Speaker, Bernadette McLean Helen Arkell Dyslexia Centre Assistant Director
2. Delivering an individual support programme to students with Dyslexia
Speaker, Melanie Jameson ADO Education Adviser
3. Assisted learning via Information Technology
Speaker, E A Draffan, Sussex University
4. Inclusive Learning: encouraging and supporting non-traditional students
with dyslexia. 
	Speaker, David Pollak and Mary Pillai De Montfort University
5. Assessment of Needs for the Disabled  Students' Allowance.
	Speaker, Charmaine Michelson, City University,
6. Careers and Employment Guidance for students with dyslexia 
Speaker Caroline Harvey Sop Un

12.30 - 2.00,   LUNCH and  EXHIBITION.
Areas can be booked for researchers and Access Centres to display their
materials.

1.15 - 2.00,    ROUND TABLE DISCUSSIONS (within the lunch break)
to enable informal debate on key issues so that concerned professionals can
explore and identify current good practice.

A. Implications of the National Working Party Report. 
Chaired by Dr Chris Singleton

B. Establishing guidelines on marking and appropriate examination
arrangements for dyslexic students. 
Chaired by Ginny Stacy

C. Department for Education and Employment  Policy. 
Chaired by Peter Audemars

D. Higher Education Funding Council England Project dissemination
A chance to find out more about 4 key Dyslexia HEFCE  Projects
1.Comparison of Screening and assessment models from Studyscan to
self-assessment: Research project at Bath University. Mo Kiziewicz 
2. Approaches to Diagnosis of Dyslexia in HE Students Barbara 
Lloyd-Smith, UEA
3.The City Uni/ Roehampton Institute development of dyslexia 
service by collaboration between institutions Pat Culshaw, and 
Debbie Gibberd.


AFTERNOON PROGRAMME
2.00 - 3.00,  repeated WORKSHOPS SESSIONS

3.00 - 3.15,  Tea/coffee break

3.15 - 4.30 KEYNOTE Speeches leading into Plenary Session the following
timing is envisaged: 

1. (20 mins)The Department for Education Employment perspective on HE
Speaker  Peter Audemars DfEE

2. (20  mins) Structures for innovation in Dyslexia - Projects versus
Mainstream Funding.
Speaker: Mike Adams eQip

3.55-4.30 PLENARY PANEL,
Pre-written questions will be taken by the following: Peter Audemars, Chris
Singleton, Melanie Jameson, Mike Adams.
Panel facilitator: Debbie Gibberd

		Conference Fee: £120  
		ADO Members £90  

Contact details:-	Cheques should be made payable to:- 
			Adult Dyslexia Organisation (ADO)
			
			336 Brixton Road,
			London SW9 7AA.

			Tel: 0171 737 7646		Fax: 0171 207 7796
			
			E-mail 


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WORKSHOP CHOICES

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ROUND TABLE DISCUSSIONS

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Booking forms should be returned to: 
ADO, 336 Brixton Road, Brixton, London SW9 7AA.


Please write any questions you would like to ask either during the
Workshops, the Round table discussions, or to the Panel. 
Or if you prefer telephone the ADO on 0171 737 7646.






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