The Edmond J. Safra Brain Research Center for the Study of Learning Disabilities was established at the University of Haifa in 2008 by the late Prof. Zvia Breznitz’s extraordinary vision.
The Center is a recognized leader in cutting-edge research in the areas of literacy and numeracy assessment and remedial instruction for at-risk learners. Our activities include training and instruction development in the educational field, from a practical point of view based on empirical research examining neurobiological, cognitive, affective, socio-emotional and academic foundations of school and preschool learning in the multiple languages of Israel (Hebrew, Arabic and English).
The Edmond J. Safra Center is comprised of researchers in with a broad interdisciplinary expertise and established record of achievement which support cross-fertilization, and foster significant scientific advances and discoveries in the field Learning Disabilities.
OUR GOAL
To better understand the behavioral and brain processes involved in learning and to translate this knowledge into innovative diagnostic and intervention tools across academic domains.
OUR MISSION
To develop research-based tools to improve reading and numeracy skills in classrooms throughout the world. To enable teachers to diagnose, intervene and help all students reach their academic potential.
WE STRIVE FOR
- Innovative educational practice based on an evidence-based approach
- Providing teacher training and support for parents
- Development and implementation of novel assessment tools for remedial instruction; Improvement of identification, diagnosis, and remediation of learning disabilities (LD).
- Supporting a multicultural model that addresses the needs and special characteristics of different groups of the Israeli community
- Strengthening our researchers’ and practitioners’ collaboration at the national and international levels
- Dissemination of our research results through participation in and organization of international conferences in the field of learning disabilities and brain research
- Educating new generations of outstanding young researchers to become leaders in their fields