The D.C. Capital Area and MD Branches of the International Dyslexia Association Proudly Present A Full Day Conference
OVERCOMING OBSTACLES: READING, ATTENTION
& EXECUTIVE FUNCTION
The Universities at Shady Grove Rockville MD
Two Major Keynote Presentations and 24 Breakout
Sessions with Topics for Both Professionals & Parents
CEU Credits Available from Virginia Commonwealth University
Topics Include: Dealing with Reading, Attention Executive Function, Interventions, Writing Skills, Math Elementary and Secondary, Advocacy, IEP's, Evaluations, MSLE Interventions, Spelling, Grammar, Assistive Technology , Options for Parents, Early Education & Post Intervention Academics
Time: 8:30-4:00
Registration: 7:30 am - 8:30 am, CEU's Available for a small processing fee.Keynote: Dr. Eric Tridas, Medical Director of the Tridas Center for Child Development and President of Developmental and Behavioral Pediatrics Consultants, Inc. 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. Dr. Tridas is a nationally known pediatrician and authority on learning differences, the immediate Past President of the IDA, and Editor of From
ABC to ADHD: What Every Parent Should Know About Dyslexia and Attention Problems.
Luncheon Speaker: Shreya Patel Hessler, Psy.D., LLCs
A licensed psychologist in the state of MD with training in pediatric psychology at the Johns Hopkins Hospital and Kennedy Krieger Institute. Dr. Hessler has taught at Towson University and currently offers evaluations and therapy in practice in Bel Air MD.
Hotel Accommodations: Preferred Rate $99 (Friday & Saturday) at the Hilton Garden Inn and Homewood Suites Rockville-Gaithersburg 14975 Shady Grove Road | Rockville, MD 20850 offering a free shuttle to & from the conference.
Website: www.dcidamdconf.com You will find a link to registration on the website!Registration: http://www.suretomeet.com/exec/gt/event.h,event=bb7b549e4cfb
Fees: Early Registration by March 1 (Members: $90, Non-Members: $110) After Feb.20: Members$100 Non-Member $125 On-Site: $150 BYO Lunch
Keynote:
PRESENTATIONS INCLUDE:
Dr. Eric Tridas
Topic: FEAR: Reading Attention and Executive Function
Dr. Tridas is the Medical Director of the Tridas Center for Child Development and President of Developmental and Behavioral Pediatrics Consultants, Inc. 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.
Dr. Tridas has resided in the Tampa Bay area since 1982. He completed his fellowship in Ambulatory Pediatrics with emphasis on Developmental Disabilities at the Children's Hospital Medical Center in Boston. During that time he held an appointment as a Teaching Fellow at Harvard University. Dr. Tridas completed his residency in Pediatrics at the Children's Hospital of Buffalo. He graduated from the University of Puerto Rico, School of Medicine in 1977.
Dr. Tridas lectures nationally and internationally on topics such as dyslexia, learning disabilities, ADHD, autism spectrum disorders, executive functions and other behavioral and developmental pediatrics related subjects.
Dr. Tridas edited a book for parents titled From ABC to ADHD: What Every Parent Should Know About Dyslexia and Attention Problems
LuncheonSpeaker: ShreyaPatelHessler,Psy.D.
Topic: Anxiety and Learning Differences: Working Through The WorryDr. Hessler is a licensed psychologist who specializes in anxiety, ADHD, and learning differences. She works with children, adolescents, and adults providing individual and family therapy as well as comprehensive psycho- educational assessments. Dr. Hessler speaks to parents, children, and school systems frequently on the identification of anxiety and related conditions and how to treat these symptoms effectively.
Discovering and understanding learning differences can often be overwhelming for students and their families. What is often unknown is that many students have symptoms of anxiety associated with learning. Signs of stress and anxiety are reviewed and strategies are presented to help students and families with overall coping and adjustment.
BREAKOUT SESSIONS: Speaker biographies and Session Descriptions Available @ WEBSITE & REGISTRATION LINK: www.dcidamdconf.com
PRESENTATIONS OFFERED IN BREAKOUT SESSIONS
Featured Presenter: William Van Cleave -Two Presentations in Breakouts 1 & 2
Writing Matters: Developing Sentence Skills in Struggling Students
Word Smarts: Using Morphology to Develop Word Decoding and Vocabulary Skills
William Van Cleave is in private practice as an educational consultant whose specialties include morphology and written expression. A nationally recognized speaker, he has presented on effective teaching practices at conferences and schools around the country since 1995.
Post Conference Networking Rooms
Literacy Law, Parents Concerns, Networking, Q & A: Rooms will be available after the conference to touch base, exchange business cards or learn about a group with shared interests.
CEU Credits AvailableContinuing Education Units (CEU Credits) will be available from Virginia Commonwealth University. The university charges a fee of $30 to process these credits
Session Descriptions and Speaker Biographies Available on the Conference Website and www.DCIDA.org
Exceeding Expectations: Your Child can become a Successful Adult
Henry B. Reiff, Ph.D. Coordinator of Graduate Program in Special Education, McDaniel College, Professor of Special Education
iPad Innovation in the Classroom
Barry James, Jemicy Lower School Math and Science Teacher and iPad Coordinator M.Ed. in Educational Leadership
Everyday Executive Functions
Paula Moraine, M.Ed., Educational Consultant & Author, Educational Consultant, Navigating the Contents of Your Child's IEP
Kathleen Bosserman, Special Education Advocate at Creative Learning Experiences
Six Approaches to Spelling
Ann M. Bain, Ed.D. Adjunct Professor at Loyola University and Goucher College; Educational Consultant in Private Practice
The Common Core: Strategies for Teaching Special Needs Students
Marilyn Zecher, M.A., CALT, ASDEC Instructor, National Speaker Homeschooling Children with Learning Challenges
Kathy Kuhl, Nationally Recognized Speaker and Author
Early Signs of a Reading Disorder
Jeanine Schwartz, M.Ed. Learning Specialist, K-1st Grades, Flint Hill School
Options for Parents of Children Who Have Dyslexia
Panel Presentation and Discussion Moderated by Ellen O'Neill, Director of the Atlantic Seaboard Dyslexia Education Center
Panel Participants: Jilly Darefsky, Kathy Kuhl, Marilyn ZecherA Guide to Creating Your Digital Backpack
Sonya Atkinson, M.Ed Upper School Learning Specialist, Flint Hill School Identifying Dyslexia: The Assessment Process
Heather Powell, Ph.D. Psychologist
Reading, Reflecting On, and Writing About Fiction: Structured Procedures for Stellar EssaysLaurie M. Moloney, CALT
Multisensory Math: Strategies for AlgebraAnna Vanderlugt, Math & Science Department Chair, The Siena School Multisensory Math: Foundation Skills - Place Value, Multiplication & Division
Amy Isaacson & Jennifer Sanzone
On The Road to Improved Metacognition and Self Regulation
Shannon McCarty, M.A. Upper School Learning Specialist, Flint Hill School Reading Interventions: Understanding the Options
Laurie Heuple, M.Ed. & Marcia Jeffries, M.Ed. Educational Diagnostician Identifying Dyslexia: The Assessment Process
Heather Powell, Ph.D. Psychologist Tech Tips and Tricks to Empower
Dave Darefsky, Director of Technology, Green Acres School Apps to Reinforce Elementary Reading and Writing Skills
Jeanine Schwartz, M.Ed. Learning Specialist, K-1st Grades, Flint Hill School Essentials of Effective Reading and Spelling Instruction: An Overview
Traude Smith, M.Ed., CALT, Clinical Co-Director at ASDEC
Navigating the Special Ed Maze
Jennifer Fisher and Janet Price, Authors, Educational Consultants with the Weinfeld Educational Group
Writer’s Workshop & Written Expression
Jane Wilson Hanson, M.A., CALT, Commonwealth Academy
Saturday, February 22, 2014
OVERCOMING OBSTACLES: READING, ATTENTION & EXECUTIVE FUNCTION
Monday, February 10, 2014
First Ever Kids X-STEM Extreme Symposium
via Activity Rocket:
First Ever Kids X-STEM Extreme Symposium
First Ever Kids X-STEM Extreme Symposium
On April 24, 2014, some of the greatest visionaries of our time will get together to share their passion for science and engineering with 3000 students from the greater Washington D.C. area. X-STEM – presented by Northrop Grumman Foundation and MedImmune – is the world’s first Extreme STEM symposium for elementary through high school students. Students can choose from over 60 different speakers. Here are just some highlights:
Ms. Anousheh Ansari, Space Tourist, Prodea Systems
On September 18, 2006, she captured headlines around the world as the first female private space explorer, and also earned a place in history as the fourth private explorer to visit space and the first astronaut of Iranian descent. Discover how this serial entrepreneur is now helping to drive commercialization of the space industry, and as chairman of Prodea Systems (a company she co-founded) she is focusing on bringing the power of the internet to consumers worldwide, simplifying their digital living experience.
Dr. Sylvia Earle, Oceanographer, National Geographic Society
This legendary oceanographer has been dubbed “Her Deepness” by the New York Times, and a “Hero for the Planet” by Time magazine – and for good reason. Discover how her tireless, groundbreaking, and often courageous work deep below the sea is raising consciousness worldwide to save the planet’s most precious resource – the ocean!
Dr. David Gallo, Titanic Explorer, Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution
Find out what life is like deep below the ocean as this renowned oceanographer (who co-led the Titanic exploration) reveals the wonders of his fascinating undersea journeys.
Dr. John Holdren, Science Czar, U.S. Office of Science & Technology Policy
What is it like to serve as the “Science Czar” to the President of the United States? Gain perspective from this noted aeronautics and plasma physics researcher who works as the senior advisor to President Obama on science and technology!
Mr. Jason Osborne, Citizen Scientist and Paleontologist, Paleo Quest
Hang on as this co-founder of the exciting natural science exploration organization known as Paleo Quest takes you deep underwater in search of new species of sharks, whales and other marine mammals from our ancient past!
Dr. J. Craig Venter, Genomics Pioneer, Biologist, Entrepreneur, The J. Craig Venter Institute
The scientist who led the first sequencing of the human genome not only has plenty to say about the future of DNA research discovery, but also about how to really excite today’s students about science (since he was once a bored science student himself)! Don’t miss his insight!
For a complete list of speakers visit http://www.usasciencefestival.
Limited space available! Sign up now at http://www.usasciencefestival.
General Admission: $25; Student and Educator Rate: $15; Contact Nancy van Dillen at nancy@usasciencefestival.org for group discounts.
Friday, February 7, 2014
Summer Camps for Children with Special Needs
Summer Camps for Special Needs Children
Basic Concepts
Rockville, MD
Camp Communicate with Confidence
Inclusive camp for K-5th grade
Aldie, VA
Camp Greentop
A variety of camps
Ages 4-adult
Thurmont, MD
410-323-0500 ext. 309
Camp Littlefoot
Rockville, MD
Camp Sonshine
Ages 4-16
Silver Spring, MD
Capital Camps
Creative Health Solutions
Therapeutic social group camps
Ages 2-12
Fairfax, VA
Camp Moshava
Ages 8-15
Silver Spring, Md
Howard Gardner School
Springfield, VA
Middlebridge School
Middle and high school
Narragansett, RI
Oakland School
Ages 8-14
Keswick, VA
Oakwood School
Ages 6-15
Annandale, VA
Siena School
Ages 9-15
Silver Spring, MD
Summit Camp
Sleep away camp
Ages 8-18
Wayne County, PA
The Lab School of Washington
Ages 5-18
Washington, DC
Timber Ridge Camp
Co-ed, overnight camp
Ages 6-16
WV
AUTISM
Autism Outreach Camps
Age 3-5
Herndon, VA
Camp Akeela
Co-ed, overnight camp
Ages 9-16 and another program for 11th & 12thgraders
VT
Camp Friendship
Cherrydale Baptist Church
Arlington, VA
Camp Gonnawannaoagin
Ages 4-21
Va Beach, VA
Camp Holiday Trails
Residential summer camp
Charlottesville, VA
Jewish Community Center of Northern VA
Camp Kadima: grades 1-6
Camp Chaverim: grades 7-9
Fairfax, VA
Little Hands Summer Camp
Music camps for young children
Fairfax, VA
McLean Bible
Ages 5-15
Vienna, VA
OASIS
Online Asperger Syndrome Information & Support
Summit Camp
Sleep away camp
Ages 8-18
Wayne County, PA
Timber Ridge Camp
Co-ed, overnight camp
Ages 6-16
WV
DEAF/HARD OF HEARING
Camp Loud & Clear
Ages 8-13
Appomattox County, VA
Choice Camps
Ages 7-18
Deaf Camps, Inc.
Ages 7-19
Knoxville, MD
Gallaudet University Summer & Enrichment
Ages 14-18
Washington, DC
EMOTIONAL DISABILITIES
Camp Attaway
Ages 7-13
Columbia, MD
INTELLECTUAL DISABILITES
Camp Accomplish
Ages 8-16
Nanjemoy, MD
Camp Baker
Ages 6+
Chesterfield, VA
Camp Greentop
Ages 4-adult
Thurmont, MD
Camp Lee Mar
Ages 7-12
Laxawaxen, PA
Camp Rainbow Connection
Ages 16+
Blackstone, VA
McLean Bible
Ages 5-15
Vienna, VA
703-770-3832
Wednesday, February 5, 2014
ACPS College Planning Workshop for Students with Disabilities
College Planning & Preparation for
Students with Learning Differences
7:00 - 9:00pm
T.C.Williams High School, Minnie Howard Campus
Media Center
This workshop will provide parents with strategies to help their student to plan, prepare and successfully remain in college. It will focus on testing accommodations, appropriate college support services, SAT vs. ACT tests, independence and self-advocacy. The presenter specializes in individualized college planning for students with learning differences.
Presented by: Joan Witten, Education Consultant,
The College Consulting Collaborative
Presented by: Joan Witten, Education Consultant,
The College Consulting Collaborative
Capacity: 30 participants
Workshop Registration:
Please contact Janet Reese
Parent Support Specialist
703.824.0129
Interpreter services are available only with prior notice. Two weeks prior notice is required, to be able to provide on-site interpretation for any workshop.
NOTE: Registration closes on February 12, 2014. Be sure to register prior to this date.
Sunday, February 2, 2014
Alexandria Preschool Programs
If you are looking for a preschool program the City of Alexandria offers three early childhood programs that are as follow and can be found at http://www.acps.k12.va.us/p
1) Pre-Kindergarten (VPI)
2) Preschoolers Learning Together (PLT)
3) Early Childhood Special Education (ECSE)
The PLT applications for the 2014-2015 school year will be available on March 1, 2014 and below there is more information regarding this great PLT program!
I hope this helps you to find the right program for your child.
The Alexandria City Public Schools invites three- and four-year-old typically developing children to be included in three hour preschool classes for children with delays in their development. Typically developing 3- and 4-year-old children from the community serve as role models for language, play, social and physical skills for preschoolers with special needs. In return, they receive a free developmental screening and a quality early childhood program taught by a teacher with a degree in early childhood special education and a qualified para-professional.
CONTACT INFORMATION
Jane Richardson
Early Childhood Special Education Coordinator
5651 Rayburn Avenue
Alexandria, VA 22301
Phone: 703-578-8217
Fax: 703-578-8218
E-mail: jane.richardson@acps.k12.va.us
APPLICATION CRITERIA OF PLT PROGRAM
Family is able to provide transportation for student to attend a half day class (8:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. or 11:20 a.m. - 2:35 p.m.) Monday through Friday.
Children must be two years, 6 months to four-years-old by September 30.
Children must pass a developmental screening and be observed by an ACPS preschool special education teacher.
Preference given to children who live within the school boundaries of Jefferson-Houston, Charles Barrett, and John Adams.
Preference given to children who have had no formal early childhood school experience.
APPLICATION PROCESS
Step 1: Complete the PLT program application (available March 1) athttp://www.acps.k12.va.us/pr
Step 2: Return completed application to the preschool site closest to your home:
Jefferson-Houston: Caitlyn Schnure or via e-mail to caitlyn.schnure@acps.k12.va.us
Charles Barrett: Heather Chiles or via e-mail to heather.chiles@acps.k12.va.us
John Adams: Paula Craft or via e-mail to paula.craft@acps.k12.va.us
Step 3: Participate in a Screening Event and Play Observation.
Step 4: Receive notification in June. Parents must sign an agreement ensuring that their child will attend school five days a week, according to the school schedule. Parents must also register their child at the school and must provide transportation.
School Registration - required documentation for ACPS registration:
Two different documents showing Alexandria City residency (ex. a rent receipt, lease agreement, utility bill, or personal property tax receipt)
Child's original birth certificate (will be copied in the school office)
Proof that the adult registering the child is the parent or legal guardian (names on birth certificate matches the parent's picture ID or court documents of legal custody)
Completed Virginia School Entrance Health Form showing a physical examination given within 12 months prior to child's first day of school, showing required immunizations (diphtheria, tetanus, whooping cough, polio, measles, mumps, rubella, chicken pox, and hepatitis B).
Results of PPD tuberculin skin test given within previous 12 months with dates received and read, or a written risk assessment statement from a licensed health care provider.
1) Pre-Kindergarten (VPI)
2) Preschoolers Learning Together (PLT)
3) Early Childhood Special Education (ECSE)
The PLT applications for the 2014-2015 school year will be available on March 1, 2014 and below there is more information regarding this great PLT program!
I hope this helps you to find the right program for your child.
The Alexandria City Public Schools invites three- and four-year-old typically developing children to be included in three hour preschool classes for children with delays in their development. Typically developing 3- and 4-year-old children from the community serve as role models for language, play, social and physical skills for preschoolers with special needs. In return, they receive a free developmental screening and a quality early childhood program taught by a teacher with a degree in early childhood special education and a qualified para-professional.
CONTACT INFORMATION
Jane Richardson
Early Childhood Special Education Coordinator
5651 Rayburn Avenue
Alexandria, VA 22301
Phone: 703-578-8217
Fax: 703-578-8218
E-mail: jane.richardson@acps.k12.va.us
APPLICATION CRITERIA OF PLT PROGRAM
Family is able to provide transportation for student to attend a half day class (8:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. or 11:20 a.m. - 2:35 p.m.) Monday through Friday.
Children must be two years, 6 months to four-years-old by September 30.
Children must pass a developmental screening and be observed by an ACPS preschool special education teacher.
Preference given to children who live within the school boundaries of Jefferson-Houston, Charles Barrett, and John Adams.
Preference given to children who have had no formal early childhood school experience.
APPLICATION PROCESS
Step 1: Complete the PLT program application (available March 1) athttp://www.acps.k12.va.us/pr
Step 2: Return completed application to the preschool site closest to your home:
Jefferson-Houston: Caitlyn Schnure or via e-mail to caitlyn.schnure@acps.k12.va.us
Charles Barrett: Heather Chiles or via e-mail to heather.chiles@acps.k12.va.us
John Adams: Paula Craft or via e-mail to paula.craft@acps.k12.va.us
Step 3: Participate in a Screening Event and Play Observation.
Step 4: Receive notification in June. Parents must sign an agreement ensuring that their child will attend school five days a week, according to the school schedule. Parents must also register their child at the school and must provide transportation.
School Registration - required documentation for ACPS registration:
Two different documents showing Alexandria City residency (ex. a rent receipt, lease agreement, utility bill, or personal property tax receipt)
Child's original birth certificate (will be copied in the school office)
Proof that the adult registering the child is the parent or legal guardian (names on birth certificate matches the parent's picture ID or court documents of legal custody)
Completed Virginia School Entrance Health Form showing a physical examination given within 12 months prior to child's first day of school, showing required immunizations (diphtheria, tetanus, whooping cough, polio, measles, mumps, rubella, chicken pox, and hepatitis B).
Results of PPD tuberculin skin test given within previous 12 months with dates received and read, or a written risk assessment statement from a licensed health care provider.
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