Learning Disabilities Association within Peel Region (North Peel)

Computer Skills Program 2011/12 Registration Page (Online)

Computer Skills Program 2011/12 Registration Form (PDF)

Learning and developing touch-typing skills can assist your child to understand what is taught to them  academically and strengthen their ability to demonstrate their knowledge.  The purpose of our program is to teach touch-typing skills, while introducing software commonly used in communication.  Students with LD often have difficulty writing or getting their thoughts down on paper.  Children who have trouble taking adequate notes from the chalkboard or avoid written assignments will also benefit from the program. Being familiar and  comfortable with a computer aids concentration, reduces anxiety and assists your child in recognizing and identifying his or her inaccuracies.

Mastering computer skills can help significantly those experiencing difficulties with basic skills. Our goal is to help learning disabled individuals achieve the independence, confidence and personal satisfaction which effective literacy brings.

We use software that engages students and reinforces continued practice using everyday words and sentences. We will teach your child to type while reinforcing spelling, grammar and composition. We use lessons, games and exercises, and link the activities to common home software like Microsoft Word and Internet Explorer, introducing them to the basics of word processing and internet use, including safe-surfing techniques. We provide easy to follow directions and systematic, clear feedback about performance. Level 2 builds on the skills learned in Level 1, but increases the challenge level and introduces more advanced software techniques.

The program is one hour per week for 10 weeks, running six times during the school year. The fee for the program is $150, with a $25 discount for LDA members.

Program Dates and Times 2011/2012

Fall 2011 Sessions

North Peel

Tuesdays - 6:00-7:00pm from Sept. 27 – Nov. 29, 2011

Wednesdays - 6:00-7:00pm from Sept. 28 – Nov. 30, 2011

Mississauga

Level 1

Tuesdays – 5:30-6:30pm from  Sept. 27 – Nov. 29, 2011

Wednesdays- 5:30-6:30pm from  Sept. 28 – Nov. 30, 2011

Level 2

Tuesdays – 6:45 – 7:45pm from  Sept. 27 – Nov. 29, 2011

Winter 2012 Sessions

North Peel

Tuesdays - 6:00-7:00pm from Jan. 17 – Mar. 27, 2012

Wednesdays - 6:00-7:00pm from Jan. 17 – Mar. 27, 2012

Mississauga

Level 1

Tuesdays – 5:30-6:30pm from Jan. 17 – Mar. 27, 2012

Wednesdays- 5:30-6:30pm from Jan. 18 – Mar. 28, 2012

Level 2

Tuesdays – 6:45 – 7:45pm from Jan. 17 – Mar. 27, 2012

No Sessions During March Break

Spring 2012 Sessions

North Peel

Tuesdays - 6:00-7:00pm from Apr. 10– Jun. 12, 2012

Wednesdays - 6:00-7:00pm from Apr. 11 – Jun. 13, 2012

Mississauga

Level 1

Tuesdays – 5:30-6:30pm from  Apr. 10 – Jun. 12, 2012

Wednesdays- 5:30-6:30pm from  Apr. 11 – Jun. 13, 2012

Level 2

Tuesdays – 6:45 – 7:45pm from  Apr. 10 – Jun. 12, 2012

In order to register, please fill out our online form or download and complete the registration form and send it to us with payment.  At this time, we do not accept payment online, but we can take MasterCard and Visa by phone. Please contact us if you have any questions.