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Learn about dyslexia teaching strategies from dyslexia expert, Dr. Margie Gillis, at CA Association of Resource Specialists & Special Educators (CARS+) upcoming convention in Sacramento on Friday, 2/8/19. Register now.
REGISTRATION REQUIRED
This conference is designed for teachers, practitioners and parents to help them learn to identify, understand, and provide evidence-based teaching for students who have dyslexia and dyscalculia. Participants will learn the latest genetic studies as a basis for understanding current practices for assessment and intervention. The focus of these discussions will be for school-age students.
Our Speakers:
Laurie Cutting, Ph.D., Patricia and Rodes Hart Professor of Special Education, Psychology, Radiology, and Pediatrics at Vanderbilt University, Nashville, TN.
Erik Willcutt, Ph.D., Professor of Psychology and Neuroscience and the Director of Clinical Training in the clinical psychology program in the Department of Psychology and Neuroscience at the University of Colorado Boulder.
Bonnie Singer, Ph.D., CCC-SLP, Founder/CEO of Architects For Learning, where she trains educators, consults with schools worldwide and directs a staff in the Boston area that provides academic intervention, assessment, and consultation services
Kelly Cartwright, Ph.D., Kelly Cartwright is a professor of psychology, neuroscience, and teacher preparation at Christopher Newport University, Newport News, VA.
Don’t miss this opportunity to learn effective reading strategies from our experts, practice explicit instruction, and exit ready to apply our evidenced-based solutions with your students. This workshop provides practical tips and tools on how to effectively implement processes that improve instructional strategies and student outcomes. Complimentary registration is provided for administrators that attend with 2 or more registered staff members on the same day.
Click below for workshop information and the registration form.
K-1 Session Tuesday, February 26
2-5 Session Wednesday, February 27
Time:
8:30 am – 3:30 pm
Sign-in: 8:00 am – 8:30 am each day
Location:
Holiday Inn Dublin
6680 Regional Street
Pleasanton, CA 94568
* Complimentary products provided during workshops cannot be exchanged for store credit or replaced with alternative products.
K-1: Tuesday, March 12
2-6: Wednesday, March 13
Sign-in: 8:00 am – 8:30 am each day
Napa Valley DoubleTree Hotel
3600 Broadway Street
American Canyon, CA 94503
The Schwab Learning Center, in collaboration with the UCSF Dyslexia Center and the Stanford Neurodiversity Project, will host the inaugural Entrepreneurship and Neurodiversity Symposium.
The goals of the symposium are to educate attendees on the science of dyslexia, and other forms of learner variability, highlight the strengths of neuro-diverse thinkers and reduce the stigma associated with learning differences.
SCHEDULE & SPEAKERS
Advance online registration required. One registration per order per person. No refunds.
Account created during online registration must be for the person attending the conference (name, email, phone number, address).
Transition from high school to college is a critical time in a student’s life and may be particularly challenging for students with learning disabilities.* Most students, and their parents, are not aware of the many resources available that may help students maximize their chances for a successful college experience. This informative and engaging conference, designed specifically for students with disabilities who plan to attend a two- or four-year college, will provide students, parents and professionals with valuable information and resources to help prepare students as they transition to college and to ensure that the years ahead are successful ones.
Conference highlights:
- Tips for Student Success
- Finding the “Right” College
- Assistive Technology Demonstrations
- Student Panel
- Information Booths
- Lunch and Materials Included
All students under 18 years must be accompanied by a parent/guardian.
*Conference appropriate for students with a Specific Learning Disability (dyslexia, dysgraphia, dyscalculia), High Functioning Autism and/or ADHD, planning to attend a two-or four-year college.
Presented by PHP’s Assistive Technology Specialists, Jan Tuber, M.A, and Debbie Drennan, MSW.
EdRev Expo is an annual event with a unique focus on the 1 in 5 students with learning and attention differences, often compounded by anxiety and depression. Now entering its 11th year, EdRev Expo combines education sessions, resources and consultations with a celebratory community day at the ballpark. It is the only event of its kind that brings together the whole community—students, parents, educators and professionals—to share experiences and resources, and make new connections.
Don’t miss these sessions on dyslexia!
