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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
The Experience Dyslexia® Simulation is happening again!
You probably know someone who has Dyslexia. Here’s a chance to understand more.
Experience through hands-on activities some of the challenges and frustrations faced by people with language-based learning differences. Join us on our campus for this unique workshop compiled by the NCBIDA*.
This event is great for teachers, professionals, families and anyone over age 10!
We will also be hosting a brief tour of our school and be able to answer a few questions about what makes our school a unique place.
For additional information or questions, please contact the Hope Academy office.
Phone: 925-687-7555 or Email: hope4dyslexics@gmail.com
Doors open at 6:00, Simulation starts at 6:30
Space is limited to 50.
Visit Hope Academy at http://www.hopeacademyconcord.org/
*© Northern California Branch of The International Dyslexia Association, 2010
“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
DESCRIPTION
DESCRIPTION
Due to the exceptional interest in this topic, we have scheduled three additional dates to repeat the Dyslexia Series Workshops. This listing is for “Dyslexia #1: Understanding Dyslexia”, a repeat of the October 19, 2016 workshop.
Registration: 8:45 am
Presentation: 9:00 am – 2:00 pm
Target Audience: Site Administrators, General Ed Teachers, Special Ed Teachers, School Psychologists, Speech Pathologists & Paraprofessionals
Presenter: Kathy Futterman, MA, ET/P – CSUEB Lecturer & Supervisor
Registration fee: $60 CCSELPA participant; $100 Outside CCSELPA participant, includes materials. Lunch is on your own.
Part one of a three-part series on Dyslexia. Each workshop requires separate registration and fee.
The training will cover traits and characteristics of dyslexia, MTSS/RtI continuum of identification and targeted instruction, and understanding effective intervention for students with dyslexia. This training will also include a simulation experience pertaining to dyslexia.
Register for this event HERE
Audience: Teachers, Parents, or Anyone Interested in Understanding Dyslexia
This popular hands-on learning disabilities simulation lets you experience some of the challenges and frustrations faced by people with this language-based learning disability. This lively and thought-provoking activity is for teachers, parents, or anyone interested in better understanding the lives of individuals with dyslexia.
Guided by station leaders, you will rotate among six learning stations that simulate language-related tasks that may be encountered in the classroom and workplace.
To register, click on the “tickets” button and scroll to the bottom of the webpage. There you will be able to enter your payment information.
Click HERE for the flyer.
“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
An exciting one-day symposium on 2/16 Thursday at the Mission Bay Campus, UCSF, aimed to provides educators and parents with latest updates on the neurobiological research of dyslexia. Talks will include research on the basic mechanism to practices such as teaching strategies. It is organized by the Dyslexia Foundation (TDF) and speakers include Nadine Gaab (Harvard), Hugh Catts (Florida State), Melanie Schuele (Vanderbilt), Margie B. Gillis (Literacyhow), and Joan Mele-McCarthy from the Summit School.
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.
Download a copy of The Dyslexia Foundation February 2017 Conference Brochure.
“Using the Neuroscience of Learning Difficulties to Interpret and Implement 504 Accommodations” organized by Fumiko Hoeft MD PhD of UCSF, Nancy Redding MEd, of the Northern CA Branch of the International Dyslexia Association (NCBIDA), Daniel Ansari PhD of Univ Western Ontario, Nicole Ofiesh PhD of CAST and Nancy Cushen White EdD of UCSF.
For more detailed information, please visit the website: https://www.learningandthebrain.com/Event-341/The-Science-of-How-We-Learn/Pre-Conference-Workshops