Events

Events sponsored by Decoding Dyslexia CA (DDCA) are indicated on the events calendar.  Local events held by other organizations may also be listed that may be of interest to our members. DDCA does not endorse any specific program or company.

Oct
3
Sat
From Words to Works: “Developing Writing Skills in Students Who Struggle” @ Online
Oct 3 @ 9:00 am – 12:15 pm
Two-day workshop on October 3rd & October 10th.
9:00am – 12:15pm (Login begins at 8:45am PDT)
Register today! Limited to 50 attendees.

 

This interactive workshop examines the cognitive demands of the writing process to frame a discussion about writing instruction.

Focusing on parts of speech and sentence parts as they apply to the act of writing, participants learn about the components of a good lesson and strategies for developing sentence sense in student writers. They examine parts of speech as a method of understanding the way words interact with each other and sentence parts as building blocks for creating different kinds of sentences. Participants in this workshop then learn a structured, sequential approach to teaching the basic and expanded paragraph, including idea generation, categorization, and composing. They discuss and practice with the editing process. Participants leave this workshop with hands-on strategies they can implement with their students the very next day.

William Van Cleave, M.A. is an internationally recognized author and speaker, whose specialities include morphology and written expression. William has presented on effective teaching practices both in the United States and abroad since 1995.

 

 

Who should attend this workshop:

  • Parents / Caregivers
  • General Education / Special Education Teachers
  • Dyslexia Practitioners, Therapists and CALTs
  • Administrators
  • Higer Education
  • Teacher Credentialing Candidates

After you register for this October 3rd & 10th workshop, the webinar link and the handouts will be emailed to you on September 30th. Registered participants will receive a Certificate of Attendance from IDA NorCal after attending the 2-day workshop.

Oct
6
Tue
Supporting Students with LD Under a 504 Plan @ Online
Oct 6 @ 6:00 pm – 8:30 pm

Supporting Students under a Section 504 plan:

Learn about Section 504 and the 504 plan. A 504 plan is a blueprint for how the school will support a student with a disability and remove barriers to learning.

The goal is to give the student equal access at school.

 

 

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Oct
7
Wed
The Path to College – Keys to College Readiness @ Online
Oct 7 @ 6:30 pm – 8:00 pm

Speaker: Marci Schwartz, LCSW, Ph.D.

Explore the necessary skills for college readiness: Self Advocacy, Social, Independent living skills, Self Determination… and what parents can do to foster the development of these skills. You will understand the important differences between High School and College structure and support.

High school students welcomed.

Dr. Marci Schwartz is the founder of Thrive College Counseling in Los Gatos where she works with students with unique learning profiles. Students have the opportunity to learn the skills necessary for independence and provide support in locating the best college fit to meet their educational and social/emotional needs. She is also an Adjunct Clinical Associate Professor in the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences at Stanford University School of Medicine. 

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Oct
10
Sat
Assistive Technology for Students with Learning Disabilities @ Online
Oct 10 @ 10:00 am – 11:30 am

Speaker: Susana Navarro

Learn about the process to consider Assistive Technology for your child and discover tools that may benefit students with learning disabilities.

Susana Navarro has over 12 years of experience in the disability community and is a certified assistive technology specialist. She is a bilingual English/Spanish education specialist and has worked training and advocating for special education rights at Parents Helping Parents for 10 years. She is also a parent of a teen with Autism.

 

 

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Oct
12
Mon
Conceptos Básicos de Educación Especial @ Online
Oct 12 @ 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm

Conceptos Básicos de Educación Especial

¿Le gustaría mejorar sus habilidades y conocimientos para convertirse en socios activos en el desarrollo del programa educativo de su hijo? Esta capacitación en línea de 1.5 hr. le ayudará a entender el proceso de educación especial; es una visión general de los entres y salidas del IEP. El objetivo es ayudarle a entender sus derechos, reconocer el valor de su experiencia en la crianza de los hijos y mejorar sus habilidades de comunicación y resolución de problemas. Ya sea que el equipo del IEP se reúna virtualmente o en persona, ¡su participación es esencial!

¡Acompáñanos para aprender más!

 

 

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Oct
13
Tue
Special Education Basics @ Online
Oct 13 @ 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm

Special Education Basics

Would you like to improve your skills and knowledge to become active partners in developing your child’s educational program?  This 1.5 hr. online training will help you understand the special education process; it is an overview of the ins and outs of the IEP. The goal is to help you understand your rights, recognize the value of your parenting expertise, and improve your communication and problem-solving skills. Whether the IEP team is meeting virtually or in-person, your participation is essential!

 

 

 

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Oct
14
Wed
The Journey of Learning Differently – A Family Interview @ Online
Oct 14 @ 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm

Speaker – Jan Tuber

Learn from a family’s journey. Listen to how they navigated each new hurdle.

  • Typical and not-so-typical signs of LD
  • What would we do differently next time?
  • Advocacy successes and pitfalls
  • Accommodations – What is worthwhile/worthless
  • Bring your questions and get answers

 

 

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Oct
15
Thu
Helping Students Improve their Focus & Attention @ Online
Oct 15 @ 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm

Are you a parent or professional who want to help children who struggle with focus and attention, including those with ADHD?

Join this lunchtime webinar featuring Dr. John Brentar, Ph.D. and Executive Director at Morrissey Compton Educational Center, a non-profit in Redwood City that provides diagnostic, intervention, and treatment services for those with learning, behavioral, and social-emotional challenges.  Morrissey Compton also offers scholarship opportunities for families in need.

 

Dr. Brentar will discuss how to support individuals in the area of focus and attention and cover the following questions:

  • What is the difference between focus (concentration) and attention?
  • How do these areas relate to ADHD?
  • How do these areas affect academic performance and interpersonal relationships?
  • How can parents, teachers, and others in the community who work with kids, help build related skills and resilience?

Click the Get Seats button to register for this event on Zoom.  Please know that the registration questions asked are required by grants the U.S. Dept of Education that fund our education specialists.

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About John Brentar, Ph.D., Executive Director at Morrissey Compton Educational Center
Dr. Brentar is a licensed psychologist who received his undergraduate degree at Case Western Reserve University in Cleveland, Ohio and his M.S. and Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology at Ohio University. He completed his predoctoral internship at the Albany Medical College in New York. Following his internship, Dr. Brentar was a postdoctoral fellow at the Children’s Health Council. He remained at the Children’s Health Council for 13 years, serving as a staff psychologist, Clinical Director, and Clinical Training Director. In 1991, he joined the staff of Morrissey-Compton Educational Center on a part-time basis, and in 2006, Morrissey-Compton was excited to welcome him as its Executive Director. In addition to his role as Director, Dr. Brentar conducts evaluations and provides therapy to children and adults. He also consults with the Behavioral Pediatrics Department at the Lucile Salter Packard Children’s Hospital at Stanford and is an Adjunct Clinical Instructor at the Stanford University Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences.  Dr. Brentar’s professional interests focus on learning disabilities, executive functioning, Attention/Deficit-Hyperactivity Disorder, Anxiety, Depression, Asperger’s Disorder, and other developmental disorders.

Oct
17
Sat
Tecnología de Asistencia para Estudiantes con Discapacidades de Aprendizaje @ Online
Oct 17 @ 10:00 am – 11:30 am

Aprenda sobre el proceso para considerar la tecnología de asistencia para su estudiante y descubra las herramientas que pueden beneficiar a los estudiantes con discapacidades de aprendizaje.

 

 

 

 

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Oct
20
Tue
The Assessment for a Learning Disability @ Online
Oct 20 @ 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm

Do you have a child who has or may have a learning disability? You won’t want to miss this Webinar about Assessment for Learning disability;  Including Questions and Answers

 

 

 

Dr. Mittelstadt, a pediatric neuropsychologist, completed her doctorate at California School of Professional Psychology in Alameda in 1990.

  • Completed special education degrees: Bachelor’s in Emotional Impairment (1980) at Eastern Michigan University; Master’s in Learning Disabilities/Communication Disorders (1984) at Johns Hopkins University.
  • Board certified with ABPdN in 1999.
  • Licensed psychologist in California since 1992

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