Community Events

Join us for engaging evenings of learning and dialogue with leading education experts across disciplines.

Topics are focused on learning, remediation, and brain development.

OCTOBER 2026

27

7:00-8:30pm

COMMUNITY EDUCATION SERIES

Experience Dyslexia Simulation

Location: Fifth Floor, 2294 West 10th Ave, Vancouver
Presenter: Colleen Chow, Executive Director, Training & Learning, Fraser Academy

Registration is now open! Join Fraser Academy’s Colleen Chow, Executive Director, Training & Learning, for an immersive Experience Dyslexia™ simulation that will deepen your understanding of how children with dyslexia experience learning.

MAY 2026

25

7:00-8:30pm

COMMUNITY EDUCATION SERIES

Unlocking Your Child’s Hidden Mathematical Mind

Location: Virtual via Zoom
Presenter: Nicola Lott, FAx Executive Function Skill Development and Math Essentials Program Lead

Learn how math challenges can be connected to executive function skills that help children hold, organize, and apply mathematical thinking, and gain strategies to support learners struggling with math.

APR 2026

16

7:00-8:30pm

COMMUNITY EDUCATION SERIES

How to Support a Child with a Learning Difference in Math

Location: Virtual via Zoom
Presenter: Laura Jackson, author and learning disability specialist

Through relatable stories and first-hand experience as a mom, Laura will shed light on the core characteristics of dyscalculia and share practical guidance on how to support your dyscalculic child at school and at home.

JAN 2026

22

7:00-8:30pm

COMMUNITY EDUCATION SERIES

The Pattern Learning Brain and Unconditional Acceptance

Location: Fraser Academy, 2294 West 10th Ave, Vancouver, BC
Presenter: David Chalk, Canadian tech entrepreneur, AI visionary, and former TV host

In this talk, David reveals how emotional safety, pattern learning, and language discovery unlock reading in powerful ways that build capability, confidence, and creative strength.

OCT 2025

28

7:00-8:30pm

COMMUNITY EDUCATION SERIES

Risky Play with Dr. Mariana Brussoni

Location: Fraser Academy, 2294 West 10th Ave, Vancouver, BC
Presenter: Dr. Mariana Brussoni, PhD

Explore the benefits of risky play, and how unstructured outdoor learning can reduce anxiety, support mindfulness, and enhance classroom outcomes for students with ADHD and learning differences like dyslexia.

MAY 2025

1

7:00-8:30pm

COMMUNITY EDUCATION SERIES

Reframe Your Child’s Mindset with Positive Thinking

Location: Virtual via Zoom
Presenter: Erin Kline, MA, MEd, Executive Director of FAx Outreach & Training

Explore strategies to help your child develop a positive mindset.

JAN 2025

30

7:00-8:30pm

COMMUNITY EDUCATION SERIES

Thriving at Home: Empowering Children with ADHD

Location: Virtual via Zoom
Presenter: Dr. Cheryl Case, LCP

A practical session designed to equip parents and caregivers with effective tools and strategies to confidently support and empower children with ADHD.

OCT 2024

23

7:00-8:30pm

COMMUNITY EDUCATION SERIES

Dyslexia and the Power of Advocacy

Location: Virtual via Zoom
Presenter: Melanie Davda, MEd (Educational Therapy), Certified Educational Therapist, Certified Dyslexia Therapist, Team Lead of Educational Therapy and Consulting at FAx

Interactive online presentation with a focus on the power of advocacy and how to use it as an effective tool to maximize growth and success of children and youth in school and life.

OCT 2024

10

COMMUNITY EDUCATION SERIES

Experience Dyslexia™ Simulation

Location: Fraser Academy, 2294 W 10th Ave
Presenter: Colleen Chow, Executive Director, Training & Learning

The Experience Dyslexia™ simulation is an immersive, hands-on learning experience designed to build empathy, increase awareness, and deepen understanding of the daily challenges faced by students with dyslexia.

MAR 2024

4

7:00-8:30pm

COMMUNITY EDUCATION SERIES

How to Improve Executive Skills Without the Frustration

Location: Arts Umbrella – Jack and Darlene Poole Theatre, 1400 Johnston Street, Granville Island
Presenter: Dr. Peg Dawson

An engaging parent night exploring how executive functioning skills develop from early childhood through adolescence, along with practical, research-based strategies parents can use to strengthen these critical skills at home.

FEB 2024

6

7:00-8:30pm

COMMUNITY EDUCATION SERIES

Strengthen Growing Brains: How Improving Executive Functioning Skills Builds Competence and Confidence at Home and at School

Location: Fraser Academy, 2294 W 10th Ave
Presenter: Dr. Sharon Saline

An insightful discussion on why executive functioning skills are critical to child development and getting things done.

OCT 2023

30

6:30-9:00pm

COMMUNITY EDUCATION SERIES

Celebrating Dyslexic Thinking

Location: Franklin Lew Forum​, Allard Hall, UBC, 1822 East Mall
Panel Discussion: James Stewart, Dr. Linda Siegel, Dr. Pouya Azar, Colleen Chow

In recognition of Dyslexia Awareness Month, Fraser Academy is hosting a special evening to celebrate dyslexic thinking.

OCT 2023

24

7:00-8:30pm

COMMUNITY EDUCATION SERIES

Dyslexia and the Brain

Location: Fraser Academy, 2294 W 10th Ave
Presenter: Colleen Chow, Accredited Training Fellow of the OGA, NILD PCET, and Certified Dyslexia Specialist

Gain a deeper understanding of the learning process for students with dyslexia and other language-based learning differences, in relation to the developing brain.

APR 2023

12

7:00-8:30pm

COMMUNITY EDUCATION SERIES

Navigating Strong Emotions

Location: Virtual via Zoom
Presenter: Erin Kline, MA, MEd, Executive Director of FAx Outreach & Training

Practice and discussion on how to support your child in navigating strong emotions.

FEB 2023

1

8:00-9:30pm

COMMUNITY EDUCATION SERIES

Improving Your Child’s Wellbeing Through Building Self-Regulation

Location: Arts Umbrella – Jack and Darlene Poole Theatre, 1400 Johnston Street, Granville Island
Presenter: Erin Kline, Executive Director of FAx

How to support your child in developing crucial self-regulation skills that nurture wellbeing and boost mental health.