Parent Literacy Workshop in Calgary
Literacy Made Clear:
A Parent Workshop for Reading & Writing Support in Calgary
If you’re a parent in Calgary wondering how to help your child with reading and writing, you’re not alone.
Literacy Made Clear is a three-part parent workshop led by Speech-Language Pathologists designed to help you understand how reading works and how to support your Kindergarten to Grade 2 child — or an older child who is struggling with literacy.
This Workshop Is For:
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Parents of Kindergarten to Grade 2 students
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Parents of children struggling with reading and writing
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Families looking for evidence-based literacy strategies
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Parents who want structured literacy support at home
What Parents Will Learn:
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The code behind reading and spelling
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The essential pillars of literacy development
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How to support reading at home without guessing
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Practical strategies you can use immediately
Jill Northwood R. SLP
Jenessa Gerke R.SLP
This workshop is led by two registered Speech-Language Pathologists with extensive experience supporting children with literacy challenges, including struggling readers and children with dyslexia.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Who is this workshop for?
A: This three-part series is designed for parents of Kindergarten to Grade 2 students, as well as parents of older children who are experiencing reading and writing challenges. If you want to better understand how literacy works and how to support your child at home, this workshop is for you.
Q: What will I learn?
A: This workshop will break down key reading and spelling skills in a clear, practical way, with strategies you can start using right away to support your child’s confidence and progress.
Q: Is this based on research?
A: Yes. The workshop is led by two Speech-Language Pathologists and is grounded in evidence-based literacy research and structured literacy principles.
Q: Will this help if my child is struggling?
A: Absolutely. If your child is finding reading or writing difficult, this series will help you understand why — and what you can do to support them in a way that aligns with how literacy actually develops.