Björn & Virginia Björnson Post-Secondary Student Scholarship

Dr. Valdine Bjornson’s Memorial Scholarship for her beloved parents:

Björn and Virginia Björnson were committed to working hard and encouraging those around them to ‘do all the good you can, by all the means you can.’ Their children hope that this award will support others to reach for the best in themselves.

$200 award

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Recognizing Excellence

The RLCC will provide an annual recognition award ($200 towards any RLCC training) to a teacher who has exemplified passion, skill, and commitment to students with LD including reading, writing, and/or math disabilities.

Nominations can be sent directly to the readinglearningclinicmanitoba@gmail.com

Evidence of teacher practice:

- Use of science of reading, structured literacy, and Orton-Gillingham implementation in public school

- Testimony from : colleague, parent, and/or school regarding change influence of teacher

- Deadline – May 1 annually ($200 towards RLCC training) for ONE educator

Successful recipient required to provide the following for social media and to promote award prior to receiving product or attending course:

*headshot, use of first name

*short bio (location, position)

*how training/product will be used with students

Giving Back to Community

Young girl in a softball uniform standing in front of a fence with a banner. The banner displays a team photo of girls in blue and white uniforms with the text 'Lightning' and sponsor logos. The girl is smiling, wearing a green visor, white top, green and white pants, and holding a small bowl.
Poster of a women's softball team called Winnipeg Lightning, featuring ten players in green uniforms with lightning graphics and logos, standing on a field with storm clouds and lightning in the background, with sponsors' logos at the bottom.
A large choir of men and women singing in a concert hall or church, led by a woman conductor standing in front. The singers are holding black folders and appear to be performing in front of an audience.