Ann Sullivan
Special Education Consultant & Author of the Phonics for SEN and Pathway to Phonics programmes.
Asha Karam
Head of Inclusion at Dubai International Academy
Yasmine Hashmi
DEIJ Leadership Development Cohort Co-Facilitator at the Educational Collaborative for International Schools (ECIS)
In this discussion, our experts explore various strategies to integrate phonics instruction for SEND learners and the benefits of this.
Key Themes:
- Difficulties that many SEND learners can face when developing levels of literacy.
- Specific strategies and adaptations that have been successful in teaching phonics/literacy to SEND students.
- How DK's Catch-up readers can support educators and learners to achieve.
- The role parents and caregivers play in supporting phonics/literacy development for SEND learners.
- Examples of how you can differentiate phonics instruction within a mixed-ability classroom that includes SEND and EAL learners.
- Recommendations for greater learning on this topic.
Guests:
Catherine McCluskey: Director of Whole School Learning Support - SEND and Inclusion at St Andrews International School, Bangkok.
Yasmine Aslam - Hashmi: DEIJ Leadership Development Cohort Co-Facilitator at the Educational Collaborative for International Schools (ECIS)
Asha Karam: Head of Inclusion at Dubai International Academy
Kim Avery: Primary School Vice Principal at Stockholm International School and CIS International Accreditation Evaluator.
Ann Sullivan: Special Education Consultant & Author of the Phonics for SEN and Pathway to Phonics programmes.
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