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Co-sponsored by Parents Education Network
The Perfect Storm: ADHD, Dyslexia, and Executive Function Problems plus Executive Function in the Classroom
with Eric Tridas, M.D. and Sr. Mary Gilchrist Cottrill
Saturday, October 1, 9:00 am-3:30 pm (check-in begins at 8:30 am, lunch is included)
Ross School, 9 Lagunitas Road, Ross, CA 94957
Cost:
NCBIDA and PEN Members – $75
Non-members – $85
Walk-ins- $100
Join us for a day-long look at ADHD, Dyslexia, and Executive Function problems.
Dyslexia, ADHD, and anxiety frequently coexist. Often students do not respond to seemingly appropriate interventions because the impairment is the result of multiple factors and the intervention plan only addresses some of them. Dr. Tridas and Sr. Mary Cottrill will discuss the main contributing factors to these students’ problems and how they interact with each other to impair learning. In the morning, Dr. Tridas will review the symptoms of ADHD and anxiety and their impact on executive function and reading. In the afternoon, Sr. Mary Gilcrist will focus on how executive function deficits impact learning and give practical, strategic supports to assist students, teachers, and parents.
Eric Tridas, M.D. is the Medical Director of the Tridas Center for Child Development, a multidisciplinary practice in the Tampa Bay area. He is a developmental pediatrician who specializes in the diagnosis and management of handicapping conditions including ADHD, learning differences, dyslexia, autism spectrum disorders, intellectual disabilities and other neurodevelopmental and behavioral problems. He is also a Clinical Associate Professor at the University of South Florida, Morsani College of Medicine. Dr. Tridas edited a book for parents titled From ABC to ADHD: What Every Parent Should Know About Dyslexia and Attention Problems.
Sr. Mary Gilchrist Cottrill is the Director of Ave Maria Preparatory School, a day school for children with learning and behavior challenges in Florida. She designed and directed several schools for children with special needs. Sr. Gilchrist designed and directed Masters level programs in Special Education for Barry University and Ave Maria University. She designed and directed a public partnership with thirty-two schools in the West Coast of Florida. Sister is an Adjunct Professor at Notre Dame College in Ohio and has presented nationally and internationally on learning and behavior disorders.
Pre-registration ends Wednesday, September 28.
Cancellation Policy: Cancellations in writing will be accepted until 5:00 pm on Thursday, September 29. In such cases, the registration fee will be refunded less a $10 cancellation fee. No refunds will be given for cancellations after 5:00 pm, Thursday, September 29.
Synopsis of the film:
A shock of recognition in social work school leads award-winning filmmaker Sarah Entine to explore how undiagnosed dyslexia and ADHD have impacted three generations in her family, starting with her own struggles. With surprising candor, vulnerability and even a touch of humor, Read Me Differently reveals the strain of misunderstood learning differences on family relationships. It is a unique film that generates thoughtful discussion whether in a classroom setting, work environment or at home with family members and friends.
For additional information, please contact Amanda Szakats, amanda.szakats@gmail.com.
Dysgraphia & Handwriting:
Has Handwriting Become an Instructional Dinosaur?
Handwriting May be More Important Than You Think!
Speaker:
Nancy Cushen White, Ed.D., BCET, CALT-QI, LDT
Writing by hand is a written language skill – not just a motor skill – and it impacts early literacy, working memory, planning, composition – and even note-taking in adults. Handwriting is most effectively taught within a purposefully integrated langauge arts approach that includes the teaching of reading, spelling, and written expression (and their subskills).
Handwriting is a complex skill that involves both cognitive and motor skills. A foundational skill for literacy, it influences reading, written expression, and critical thinking. Sequential hand movements during handwriting activate brain regions associated with thinking, working memory, and language. Cross-disciplinary research shows that handwriting is a critical skill to teach from preschool to high school.
Explicit, integrated handwriting instruction is important! Manuscript, cursive, and keyboarding all have advantages for different students at different ages and stages. A note-taking study comparing keyboarding and handwriting showed better comprehension and retention of content for the handwriters. Elementary students composing by hand, not keyboarding, wrote faster, longer pieces with more ideas.
Literacy is the foundation for all learning! Handwriting instruction influences the development of reading and written expression by students of various ages and with diverse learning characteristics.
Learning objectives:
- Participants will be able to define dysgraphia.
- Participants will be able to discuss at which ages and stages the use of manuscript, cursive, and/or keyboarding is most likely to be an advantage for various students.
- Participants will be able to explain how handwriting is a written language skill – not just a motor skill.
- Participants will be able to give examples of strategies for integration of handwriting and keyboarding instruction into the teaching of reading and written expression.
Do you know – or do you work with – a student who struggles with handwriting? Have you wondered what will work well with these children and what they need?
If so, then………… ***This webinar is for You!
Introducing Nancy Cushen White
Nancy Cushen White, Ed.D., is a Clinical Professor, Division of Adolescant & Young Adult Medicine in the Department of Pediatrics, and a member of the Dyslexia Research Center Team at University of California, San Francisco. She is also in private practice at the Dyslexia Evaluation and Remediation Clinic as a Board Certified Educational Therapist and a Dyslexia Consultant in private practice. She is a certified director of the Slingerland Multisensory Structured Language Instruction Comprehensive Teacher Training Course. And, she’s a fantastic person! You’ll enjoy listening to her.
Tickets are available until 1 pm on October 4, 2016
You will receive:
- A copy of the Powerpoint – a day or two before webinar
- Access to the audio/visual version of the webinar – available two weeks after webinar
Typical Q and A:
- What if I cannot make the start time for this webinar? You can join us at any time. Afterwards, you will receive a copy of the entire presentation, including the audio portion. This will enable you to review the material, or if necessary, catch up on anything you may have missed.
- Will I receive a copy of the Powerpoint prior to the start of the webinar? We will do everything in our power to make this happen!!
- Will there be background noise from the other people on the line that interferes with whether or not I am able to listen to the speaker? We do everything we can to prevent this. One way is that we mute everyone while the speaker is talking.
- Is there an opportunity for me to ask questions? Definitely YES! You may ask a question at any time by writing your question in the space provided. The speaker will answer it at an appropriate time. At some points, we will unmute specific participants who have their hand up to ask a question.
A webinar? What is it?
In a webinar, you stay at home, or wherever you want, and you use your own computer. You log in at the specific day and time — and then you listen and participate.
The vital aspect is that you must be preregistered. After you register here at Eventbrite, your name will be placed on the log with GotoWebinar and they will email you the instructions you need. These will contact a special log in code that you use to log in at the appropriate time. You may use a phone and/or a computer; however, the computer allows you to also see the PowerPoint Presentations. The phone or a USB microphone on your computer allows you to talk to the presenter and others.
“Understanding the Special Education Process: IEP Basics & Beyond”
DREDF Education Advocates provide an overview of the special education process, Section 504 and IDEA laws.
Where: Disability Rights Education and Defense Fund (DREDF)
Ed Roberts Campus, 3075 Adeline St., Berkeley, CA 94703 (campus is at Ashby BART station)
The Bernard Osher Foundation Education Center, First Floor
Date: 2nd Monday of the month (except August and December)
Time: 6:00 to 8:30pm (Pizza and drinks included!)
Must RSVP: iephelp@dredf.org or 510-644-2555 ext. 5227
Audience: This event is for LD professionals – psychologists, neurologists, special education attorneys, other school directors, etc. It is not intended for parents.
Dyslexia for a Day: The simulation is designed to help individuals gain a better understanding of and empathy for those children and adults who struggle with dyslexia.
Please RSVP: dgreen@prentice.org
DESCRIPTION
RSVP To Ensure Your Seat!
Community Advisory Committee (CAC)
Santa Clara County, Special Education Local Plan Area VII (SELPA VII)
Ruth Linton, MEd., ET certification, will give a presentation about
this invisible disability that effects 20% of the population, 1 in 5 :
-What is dyslexia and the warning signs
-What are the myths about dyslexia
-What can be done for someone with dyslexia
Dr. Stan Rose, SCUSD superintendent and Board trustees will also be
in attendance. Do not miss seeing the displays at the Santa Clara City
Library and the new Books Inc. store (Santa Clara Market Square) to
get your books and learn more about dyslexia today.
High School Students Encouraged to Attend
Translation available upon prior request
Assistive Technology Accommodations for Reading and Writing: Considerations for Successful Implementation in Grade School and Beyond
Knowing what AT software accommodations exist and how their features work is just the beginning. It is also important to have a perspective on how the following items are essential for successful integration of AT use in grade school through post secondary education and into vocational and personal life:
- the essential concurrent roles of the student, teachers, and parents
- the user must generalize AT use throughout life
- how to get AT software and support services in grade school, high school, college, and workplace
- knowing that AT tools exist to serve a need, the user must be willing to learn and apply tool use
- motivational and behavioral factors are primary determinants for successful or failed AT use
Objectives:
By participating in this webinar, the individual should:
1. Understand the difference between remediation vs accommodation
2. Be able to identify the two broad categories of educational assistive technology
3. Recognize that successful AT implementation depends on motivation, behavior, and continuing attitude of learning about tools and applying them to life needs
Presenter – Stanley J. Tom
Stanley J. Tom is the Assistive Technology and Information Technology Manager at the Prentice School in Tustin, CA. Stan holds an AT Practicioner certificate from CSUN, and degrees in Geography from UCLA (B.A.) and the University of Arizona (M.A.). Since joining the Prentice School in 2009 to provide resident assistive technology support, Stan has worked to establish a Universal Design for Learning based approach to AT there. He greatly appreciates the opportunity to work with students, parents, and faculty throughout the academic school year on the use of AT tools.
Prior to Prentice, Stan was a Senior Technology Specialist at the Assistive Technology Exchange Center (ATEC), part of Goodwill Industries of Orange County. While there, Stan became proficient in assessing the educational, functional, and employment accommodation needs of individuals with learning and physical disabilities. In this role, he worked with various state agencies and school districts in Southern California to identify appropriate supports to help people reach their goals.
Join us to explore this valuable and exciting issue of assistive technology and discover ways to help your child or students.
Do you know students who struggle with reading, spelling, or writing and who would benefit from assistive technology?
If so, then………. ***This webinar is for You!
Tickets are available until 1 pm on October 27, 2016
You will receive:
1. A copy of the Powerpoint or outline – a day or two before webinar
2. Access to the audio/visual version of the webinar – available two weeks after webinar
Typical Q and A:
1. What if I cannot make the start time for this webinar? You can join us at any time. Afterwards, you will receive a copy of the entire presentation, including the audio portion. This will enable you to review the material, or if necessary, catch up on anything you may have missed.
2. Will I receive a copy of the Powerpoint prior to the start of the webinar? We will do everything in our power to make this happen!!
3. Will there be background noise from the other people on the line that interferes with whether or not I am able to listen to the speaker? We do everything we can to prevent this. One way is that we mute everyone while the speaker is talking.
4. Is there an opportunity for me to ask questions? Definitely YES! You may ask a question at any time by writing your question in the space provided. The speaker will answer it at an appropriate time. At some points, we will unmute specific participants who have their hand up to ask a question.
A webinar? What is it?
In a webinar, you stay at home, or wherever you want, and you use your own computer. You log in at the specific day and time — and then you listen and participate.
The vital aspect is that you must be preregistered. After you register here at Eventbrite, your name will be placed on the log with GotoWebinar and they will email you the instructions you need. These will contact a special log in code that you use to log in at the appropriate time. You may use a phone and/or a computer; however, the computer allows you to also see the PowerPoint Presentations. The phone or a USB microphone on your computer allows you to talk to the presenter and others.
Webinar:
University Avenue: Preparing the LD and ADHD Student for a Successful Road to College
Speaker:
Jan Kerchner
Preparing for college is challenging for any student and parent. Overlay the complexities of a learning difference, dyslexia, or Attention Deficit, and it can seem overwhelming. It’s a high stakes situation when a student flounders in college because they are not ready for the academic rigor or the independent life. This session will provide an assessment to determine if your student appears to be ready for college and what to do to help them prepare. We will discuss the factors to consider when choosing a college that meets the needs of your student and present information about the various college support programs available in US colleges. Attendees will walk away with tools they can use to guide their student in this process and help them achieve their collegiate goals. The presenter is a certified educational planner who has spent nearly 15 years preparing students with learning differences for college.
Learning objectives:
- To share an assessment tool for determining a student’s readiness for college
- To provide information on preparing students for a successful college experience
- To educate parents, teachers and counselors on the various options for campus support for students attending college
- To provide information on how to determine if a college support program meets the needs of your student
- To provide examples of different types of campus support programs throughout the United States
Do you know – or do you work with – a student who is preparing to consider or to go to college? Have you wondered what strategies you can use to help the student prepare?
If so, then…………
***This webinar is for You!
Introducing Jan Kerchner
Jan Kerchner founded the College Blueprint ADDvantage to provide a comprehensive resource for college bound students and families challenged by LD, ADHD, and High-functioning Autism. She had a vision and mission to assist students and their parents with preparing for college and finding the right fit for each student along that student’s personalized college path and transformed her vision into a vibrant college counseling practice. Jan and her staff of credentialed counselors support students across southern California, the mid- Atlantic region, the entire United States and internationally.
In addition to her private practice, Jan consults with private schools, and with public school districts including Long Beach Unified, one of the largest districts in California, as well as several others in southern California. Having toured extensively, Jan continues to evaluate hundreds of university campuses across the country and speaks frequently on college admissions.
Jan is a Certified Educational Planner, has an MBA from Cornell University, B.S. from Penn State in Human Development, and a College Counseling Certificate from UCLA. Additionally, she is a Professional Member of the Independent Educational Consultants Association (IECA), CHADD, Learning Disabilities Association, and the National Association of College Admissions Counselors.
Jan and her husband have resided in southern California for over 30 years. They raised three children with ADHD; all have graduated from college and are successfully launched in professional careers.
Tickets are available until 1 pm on November 3, 2016
You will receive:
- A copy of the Powerpoint – a day or two before webinar
- Access to the audio/visual version of the webinar – available two weeks after webinar
Typical Q and A:
- What if I cannot make the start time for this webinar? You can join us at any time. Afterwards, you will receive a copy of the entire presentation, including the audio portion. This will enable you to review the material, or if necessary, catch up on anything you may have missed.
- Will I receive a copy of the Powerpoint prior to the start of the webinar? We will do everything in our power to make this happen!!
- Will there be background noise from the other people on the line that interferes with whether or not I am able to listen to the speaker? We do everything we can to prevent this. One way is that we mute everyone while the speaker is talking.
- Is there an opportunity for me to ask questions? Definitely YES! You may ask a question at any time by writing your question in the space provided. The speaker will answer it at an appropriate time. At some points, we will unmute specific participants who have their hand up to ask a question.
A webinar? What is it?
In a webinar, you stay at home, or wherever you want, and you use your own computer. You log in at the specific day and time — and then you listen and participate.
The vital aspect is that you must be preregistered. After you register here at Eventbrite, your name will be placed on the log with GotoWebinar and they will email you the instructions you need. These will contact a special log in code that you use to log in at the appropriate time. You may use a phone and/or a computer; however, the computer allows you to also see the PowerPoint Presentations. The phone or a USB microphone on your computer allows you to talk to the presenter and others.
“Understanding the Special Education Process: IEP Basics & Beyond”
DREDF Education Advocates provide an overview of the special education process, Section 504 and IDEA laws.
Where: Disability Rights Education and Defense Fund (DREDF)
Ed Roberts Campus, 3075 Adeline St., Berkeley, CA 94703 (campus is at Ashby BART station)
The Bernard Osher Foundation Education Center, First Floor
Date: 2nd Monday of the month (except August and December)
Time: 6:00 to 8:30pm (Pizza and drinks included!)
Must RSVP: iephelp@dredf.org or 510-644-2555 ext. 5227