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Don't you just love ideas where everyone WINS?


The DFNZ's new Event Advisory Service is one of those idea's.

Smart Learning Solutions joined the DFNZ as a Solution Provider shortly after we launched in 2006 and is helping us launch a brand new service that highlights upcoming events to members and schools.

This service brings information about key dyslexia events into your email box and highlights them on our website pages. But don't worry, we will only be promoting a handful of events each year.

It also provides much needed income to the Dyslexia Foundation which allows us to maintain our website, media engagement, and services generally. So, if you have an important event that deserves this investment, just email us at info@dfnz.org.nz - or check out our Advertising Opportunities page at www.4d.org.nz/advertising.





 




Her Magazine - "Spelling it Out"
featuring

Sian Jaquet - TV3 presenter, host for Radio Live and life coach. "Dyslexics find themselves judged by people whose traditional views of intellect depend on being able to write a report without spelling mistakes........"

and


Kirsteen Britten - former international model, patron of the Cookie Time Charitable Trust, facilitator for the Davis Dyslexia Correction Programme, and company director. "Before I understood how my mind works, I was mortified and embarrassed......."


Read the full article - click here.



 

 

4D School Quality Mark and Accreditation - Watch this space!

With over 500 schools now signed up to our 4D programme and motivation from schools to become dyslexia friendly at an all time high, it's timely for the quality mark and accreditation process to take some fresh steps.

Esther Whitehead and her 4D team have been hard at work over the last few months creating the process and the supporting materials that will enable schools to achieve accreditation and become a 4D/Best Practice School. Check out our new Frequently Asked Questions page - click here.

Based on principles of empowerment, collaboration and self-review, the revolutionary 4D programme was designed in consultation with international dyslexia expert Neil Mackay. It provides access to a national and international framework of learnings, insights and advice which can both make life easier in the classroom for teachers and improve learning outcomes for students.

4D | For Dyslexia - which also stands for 4 Difference and 4 Diversity - extends the common perception of three dimensions to embrace a fourth dimension based on creativity. This fourth dimension is likened to a dyslexic or atypical way of thinking which can offer great creative gifts if addressed correctly.

The 4D Schools programme is designed to support new thinking on dyslexia and difference in the Kiwi classroom, and help teachers take the simple steps necessary to ensure students harness their potential.

If your school is not one of our 500, register now so that you can be involved in the 2011 opportunities - click here for more information or email esther.whitehead@4d.org.nz

  Autism New Zealand brings its support to the 4D School Programme - read more.





Quick links:


Watch the powerful 4D Edge Workshop Series video that we stitched together, featuring Henry Winkler - click here
Support Groups throughout NZ - join one or create one - click here
"My family is riddled with dyslexia" - one of many great media articles - click here
Need HELP to solve the dyslexia riddle? Contact one of our Solution Providers - click here
Get it right for dyslexic students and you will get it right for all - click here to learn more
Another gem from Sir Ken Robinson - Bring on the learning revolution! - click here








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