Speakers and workshops discussing challenges and implications of the new dyscalculia definition . Suitable for SENCO's , Heads of Maths etc
Dyscalculia Conference - Edge Hill University- Navigating the New Dyscalculia Definition: Challenges and Opportunities
Welcome to the Dyscalculia Conference at Edge Hill University ! Join us for a day filled with insightful discussions, workshops, and networking opportunities focused on dyscalculia. Whether you're a student, educator, or parent, this event is designed to provide valuable information and resources to support individuals with dyscalculia.
Don't miss out on this chance to learn, connect, and make a difference! 2025 is an exciting time for those involved with the assessment and tuition of learners with dyscalcullia as we will shortly be having the new defintion announced by SASC ( Standards of Assessment in SpLD Commmittee). Join us to hear more about what is new in this field!
Opened by Dr Steve Chinn
Confirmed speakers
Dr Giannis Karagiannakis ( Athens University)Keynote speaker
Janet Goring Chair, Dyscalculia and Maths Difficulties Working Group SASC 2023-24
Cat Eadle and Rob Jennings ( Co- founders of the Dyscalculia Network)
Kate Sutton ( Edge Hill Course Leader)
Kate Davies ( Specialist Teacher Training Course Leader)
Amanda Keen ( Specialist dyscalculia assessor)
Sarah Guest ( Chester University Course Leader)
Dr Giannis Karagiannakis is the adjunct lecturer in National & Kapodistrian University of Athens (NKUA), visiting professor in University of Malta and Post-doc researcher of the Psychological Sciences Research Institute of Catholic University of Leuven in Belgium. His His interest is in the field of Mathematical Learning Difficulties (MLD): exploring cognitive roots of MLD, and developing scientifically informed effective remedial interventions for students 8-18 years old. . He is the scientific supervisor of Maths section of Eureka Leuven school in Belgium. In addition he is the CEO of the Hellenic Dyslexia Association and board director of the European Dyslexia Association (EDA).
The campus map for Edge Hill can be found here:
https://www.edgehill.ac.uk/wp-content/uploads/documents/Updated-Map-Sept-24.pdf .
Parking is free and available at car park C which is a 10 minute walk from the venue, which is Faculty of Health, Social Care & Medicine (FHSCM) delegates just need to place a printout of their event ticket in the window screen to show participation in the event for parking.
Hotels and accomodation can be found on www.booking.com and the university is equidistant from Manchester and Liverpool airports. The nearest train station is Ormkirk and around £4 for an Uber to the University.
There will be speakers in the morning and workshops in the afternoon . Agenda below .
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