Valdine Björnson (EdD) - Founder

I have completed a Doctor of Education focusing on adults with Dyslexia in Manitoba. I have founded the Reading and Learning Clinic Canada in order to provide Canadian educators evidence-based professional development as well as advocacy and intervention to students with dyslexia, dysgraphia, and dyscalculia.

I am accredited with the International Dyslexia Association (Structured Literacy/Dyslexia Specialist), listed with the Ontario Branch of the International Dyslexia Association as well as accredited with the Academy of Orton-Gillingham Practitioners and Educators (FIT/AOGPE). I am a permanently certified Reading Clinician through Manitoba Professional Certification with Manitoba Education and Training. 

Dr Björnson is the founder and current President of the Manitoba Teachers for Students with Learning Disabilities. She is also the President of the Manitoba Reading Association and secretary of the Manitoba Council of Reading Clinicians

Currently I serve as a Reading Strategist with the University of Manitoba at the Indigenous Student Centre. I also work as a Literacy Specialist in a public K-8 school in Winnipeg. I also consult with Strong Nations Publishing for their decodable text series,

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