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“As a facilitator and presenter, Nicola Lott can be described as professional, and entertaining… Nicola adds her dynamic flavor to every training program or presentation, stirring an audience’s mind using her wit and wisdom.”
“Intelligent, caring and full of energy are words that best describe Nicola. She combines her wealth of experience and dynamic presentation style to provide fun, informative workshops…I have seen Nicola present numerous times to audiences ranging in size from 5-200. I have no hesitation in recommending Nicola to any organization that needs someone with a dynamic personality and well-honed presentation skills.”
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Nicola Lott, M. Sp Ed
Combining expertise from research and lived experience into actionable insights for educators.
Nicola Lott is an award-winning presenter and the founder of the Canadian Academic Interventionists’ Hub, where she empowers educators to confidently implement evidence-based practices. With a wealth of experience and expertise, Nicola offers a unique trifecta of insights combining her experiences as a dyslexic learner, parent, and educator.
Her credentials include:
- Accredited Structured Literacy Interventionist (CERI)
- Accredited OG Practitioner (OG Canada)
- Certifications in explicit math instruction (OG Canada, ASDEC)
- Certifications in Executive Function coaching (Anti-Boring Learning Lab, Executive Function Coaching Academy)
- Certifications in Trauma-Informed Practice (Trauma-Informed Practice Institute)
- Certifications in adult education (Instructional Skills Workshop Certificate, CTLT Training)
- Master’s in Special Education with a concentration in Learning Disabilities, plus advanced training in inclusive education and twice-exceptional learners. (UBC)
- Certification in Level B academic assessments. (UBC)
This unique combination of lived experience and deep professional expertise enables her to translate research into actionable strategies that resonate with educators. Drawing on knowledge about what works in the Canadian education system, Nicola shares her knowledge globally, helping educators create inclusive, data-driven, and trauma-informed classrooms that support all learners.
Whether in-person or virtual, Nicola’s dynamic presentations are tailored to meet your needs. Workshops range from 60-90 minutes, with custom sessions available upon request.
Explore her offerings or contact us to design a session that aligns with your goals.
What is and what isn’t the Science of Reading?
This introductory workshop demystifies myths and provides teachers with clarity on the terminology and elements of the Science of Reading. Learn how the Science of Reading and MTSS (Multi-Tiered Systems of Support) dovetail with each other and walk away with practical strategies you can use in your classroom and staffroom tomorrow.
The Science of Reading is just for dyslexic learners, right?
Join us as we dive into the science behind how the brain learns to read in typical and diverse learner profiles. Look at the data behind how different learners respond to different types of literacy instruction and delve into what we research is showing us about threading Science of Reading programming through Tier 1, 2 & 3 instruction in schools. Leave with ready-to-go techniques to try with your learners.
Phonemic Awareness – with or without phonics?
Phonemic awareness instruction has been part of the Literacy 5 for more than 20 years now. However, over that time there has been debate and confusion about exactly how to teach it. Join us for an overview of what phonemic awareness is, why it’s important and the evidence behind how we teach phonemic awareness. Walk away with practical no-prep strategies that you can use tomorrow.
The Science of Reading and Inclusive Teaching Practices:
Ever wondered if or how the Science of Reading meshes with inclusive teaching pedagogy? Join us as we delve into the Science of Reading through the lens of inclusive teaching and learn how equity-focused, explicit instruction works for all types of learners. Leave with a concrete understanding of how to support diverse literacy learners in your classroom.
MTSS and the Science of Reading.
Most people associate MTSS (Multi-Tiered Systems of Support) with the three tiers of the Response to Intervention (RTI) triangle, but this is just one of the 6 key components of MTSS. In this workshop, we look at Science of Reading instruction in schools from an equity-focused, systems perspective and learn how to support diverse teacher and reader success using the 6 elements of MTSS. Walk away with clarity on how to improve the framework holding your literacy instruction together in your school.