SAALED
Welcome to SAALEDA learning difficulty is a condition that can cause an individual to experience problems in a traditional classroom learning context. It may interfere with literacy skills development and mathematics and can also affect memory, ability to focus and organisational skills. SAALED is the leading Southern African organisation concerned with the field of special educational needs.
More About Us
Inclusive education focuses on integrating and guaranteeing special educational needs of pupils with various forms of disabilities in mainstream schools. SAALED offers a platform for educators to share knowledge and experiences as well as provide access to one’s peers in order to become better educators.
Learn By Doing
By joining the organisation you will become part of an interdisciplinary network of people concerned with a wide range of aspects of support for learning.
Mission
SAALED’s Mission & Vision
SAALED’s mission is to inform and educate teachers on learning and educational difficulties ensuring that all learners, with and without disabilities, pursue their learning potential to the fullest.
SAALED’s vision is to facilitate the promotion and implementation of inclusive education through information, support, collaboration, advocacy and training
Calendar
Our Upcoming Events & Webinars
27
January
None
Event Info
Details of the webinar will be communicated at a later date
2
March
The Role of the Educational Psychologist in assisting teachers with learners who are experiencing academic or emotional difficulties webinar.
Corneil Claassen
Event Info
Details of the webinar can be found here
25
March
My Child Can’t Spell – A Parent’s Guide on how to get through Primary School webinar.
Sue Minnaar
Event Info
Details of the webinar can be found via this link
20
May
Annual Dinner
There is hope for South African Education
Herman Mashaba
Event Info
Details of the webinar will be communicated at a later date
8
June
Warning signs that teachers need to look out for to identify mental health and behavioural problems
Luke Lamprecht
Event Info
Details of the webinar will be communicated at a later date
6
July
AGM
Gravity – a missing link in child development
Melodie de Jager
Event Info
Details of the webinar will be communicated at a later date
14
September
Mindfulness for kids
Surie Gangiah
Event Info
Details of the webinar will be communicated at a later date
5
October
Exam Prep for Parents and Children
Event Info
Details of the webinar will be communicated at a later date
Blog
Articles
Informative articles on education, learning difficulties, knowledge sharing can be found here.
Fall down seven times, get up eight: teaching kids to succeed (for parents) Part 1
By Debbie Silver Research that clearly indicates: When parents are involved, students achieve more, regardless of socio-economic status, ethic-racial backgrounds or the parents education level. The more extensive the parent involvement, the higher the student...
The Coronavirus Seems to Spare Most Kids From Illness, but Its Effect on Their Mental Health Is Deepening
Pandemics can be indiscriminate, with viruses making no distinctions among the victims they attack and those they spare. If you’re human, you’ll do. COVID-19 has been different, particularly when it comes to age. The disease has shown a special animus for older...
De-emphasizing speed in Math
Andi Behrmann Anxiety around Mathematics is defined as feelings of tension and anxiety that interfere with the manipulation of numbers and the solving of mathematical problems. Math anxiety can cause one to forget and lose one’s self-confidence. Decreasing anxiety...
Events in 2021
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Non-Discrimination Policy
SAALED does not and shall not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion (creed), gender, gender expression, age, national origin (ancestry), disability, marital status, sexual orientation, or military status, in any of its activities or operations. We are committed to providing an inclusive and welcoming environment for all our members. View our Privacy Policy here.
