Reading and Learning Clinic of Manitoba

I took the associate level training through this organization and I loved it. The trainers Dr. Valerie Bjorne and Dawn Nieman provide the highest level of knowledge and support. I’d highly recommend The Reading and Learning Clinic of Manitoba!

As a certified CATT-OG Practitioner and as a MB educator I took the Classroom Educator course instructed by Dawn Nieman and Valdine Bjornson through the Manitoba Reading and Learning Clinic, which I highly recommend. The course is essential for every educator to take as every Canadian classroom has several students who have dyslexia. Although already trained with the Orton-Gillingham methods, I gained more information and ideas and made gained invaluable connection with Valdine as a mentor. I am forever grateful with the knowledge that I gained.

Valdine has been tutoring my son for over a year. He is a very active 9-year-old but she was able to engage him and keep him interested with online tutoring. During this time, he has gone from struggling with some CVC words to reading chapter books. It has been an amazing transformation for his confidence and mental health.

We feel so fortunate to have Valdine working with our son and to have her support through our journey!

If you are looking for heartfelt support from all angles, this is the place to be. Valdine puts her best foot forward and will stop at nothing to provide support for people living with reading disabilities and their families.

I completed my Orton-Gillingham coursework and practicum for the Classroom Educator and Associate levels with Valdine’s guidance and support. What an enriching and life-changing experience! Valdine was always available to answer questions, and she provided excellent feedback regarding my Orton-Gillingham video lessons. I am a much more knowledgeable and effective teacher thanks to the Reading and Learning Clinic of Manitoba.