**** ETNI on the web http://www.etni.org.il http://www.etni.org **** -------- Original Message -------- Subject: Learning Disabilities Program at Levinsky From: "irit ferman" <iritf@xxxxxxxxxxx> Learning Disabilities in English as a Foreign Language: Assessment and Cognitive Intervention Course Coordinator: Dr. Carol Goldfus Course Description Levinsky College of Education offers this new, professional, state-of-the-art course. It provides teachers with a unique opportunity to explore traditional techniques and technology advancements in the field of learning disabilities. This interdisciplinary course provides teachers with the skills to assess learning disabilities as well as the tools to build programs for remediation for learners from the early years to adulthood. Teachers are trained to deal with those learners with learning difficulties both at the individual level and in the classroom. Target Population English Teachers, special education teachers and counselors who work with struggling students in English as a foreign language. Eligibility EFL Teachers at all age levels and teaching styles, special education teachers, technology teachers, rehabilitation specialists and educational counselors. The program requires at least three years teaching experience. A good working knowledge of English is essential. Candidates will be interviewed by an Admissions-Committee. Certification and Accreditation This is a two-year program that will meet weekly on Tuesdays .The sessions will be held from10:00 a.m. to 18:00 p.m. Participants who complete the two-year course successfully will receive a certificate of qualification from Levinsky College of Education, to work with learners with special educational needs. Registration Registration for the 2005-2006 academic year is now taking place. For information please call the Department for Academics: Odelia ? 03-6902429 Eti ? 03-6902445 Tali ? 03-6901624 The Levinsky College of Education 15, Shoshana Presitz St, Tel-Aviv P.O.Box 48130 Tel-Aviv ##### To send a message to the ETNI list email: etni@xxxxxxxxxxxxx ##### ##### Send queries and questions to: ask@xxxxxxxx #####