The Learning Disabilities Association of Montgomery County, MD an affiliate of LDA of America and LDA-MD

Calendar for Future Months

August Aug. - June 2011, weekdays 8:00 AM - 12:30 PM & seminars Mon. & Wed. 12:30 - 2:00 PM. *The Lab School of Washington Tutor Training, FREE. For those with a BA or BS and experience working with children as teacher, counselor or parent. After training participants may be invited to join LSW Tutor Training Services or enroll in American University’s graduate program in Special Education: Learning Disabilities, or locate a job in a local school. Lab School of Washington, 4756 Reservoir Rd., NW, Washington, D.C. Offered by the Lab School of Washington, Leila Kramer, 202-944-2238, Leila.Krmer@labschool.org., http://www.labschool.org/content/trainingtutors Aug. 2 - 3. *Changing Lives and Attitudes: Promoting and Teaching Self-Advocacy Skills. For educators to learn strategies to facilitate and accommodate self-advocacy by students with disabilities from kindergarten through young adulthood. Keynote speakers include, Dr. Michael Wehmeyer, Keith Jones, and Ari Ne’eman. University of Maryland, Baltimore County. Co-sponsored by the Maryland Coalition for Inclusive Education and the Maryland State Department of Education, Barb Gruber, 410-859-5400, www.mcie.org. Aug. 3, 7:30 - 9:30 PM. Motivating Children to Do Their Best ($30/person; $55/couple; $25/PEP member; $45/PEP couple). For parents of children ages 4-18. PEP, 10100 Connecticut Ave., Kensington. Offered by the Parent Encouragement Program (PEP), registration required, 301-929-8824, www.parentencouragement.org/. Aug. 5 & 6, 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM. Success Camp Washington DC/Northern VA, $250 registration fee, $1500/before April 30. For pre-teens and teens in middle and high school and their parents. This is a unique program for families seeking to reconnect and bring out the best in all members. Location TBA. Offered by Celebrate Calm, LLC, Kirk Martin, http://www.celebratecalm.com/33.html. Aug. 11, 7:00 - 10:00 PM. Setting Limits with Extra Challenging Children ($45/person; $85/couple; $40/PEP member; $75/PEP couple). For parents of children ages 4 -12. Lean how to apply positive discipline techniques to encourage cooperation, responsibility and age-appropriate social skills in your child. PEP, 10100 Connecticut Ave., Kensington. Offered by the Parent Encouragement Program (PEP), registration required, 301-929-8824, www.parentencouragement.org/. Aug. 18, 6:30 - 9:30 PM. *Developing Social Language Skills in a Multi-Cultural Classroom, $60. Ivymount School, 11614 Seven Locks Rd., Rockville. Offered by the Ivymount School Outreach Program, http://www.ivymount.org/Outreach.cfm?subpage=691. September Fall, Tues. & Thurs., 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM. *Teaching Methods: Learning Disabilities: Intensive Tutor Training for Teachers & Supervised Practicum, $1,200. Learn to select teaching methods and materials that focus on the students’ strengths while remediating weaknesses. Applicants accepted into the program may apply for a grant toward the cost. Kingsbury School, 5000 14th St., NW, Washington, D.C. Offered by Kingsbury School, Anne Hoover, 202-545-2424, ahoover@kingsbury.org, http://www.kingsbury.org/tutoring/become.aspx. Sept. - Dec., Tues. PM. *Tutor Training - Core Program, $1,000. 12 sessions for college educated adults who want a new career - teachers, tutors, parents. Course designed and taught by Dr. William Stixrud. McLean School, 8224 Lochinver La., Potomac. Offered by William R. Stixrud, Ph.D. & Associates, LLC, Altah Glasgow, 301-565-0534, ext. 254. Sept. 8, 6:30 - 9:30 PM. *Is It A Big Problem or A Little Problem? - Helping the Child With Sensory Motor, Speech, & Language Challenges Succeed, $60. Ivymount School, 11614 Seven Locks Rd., Rockville. Offered by the Ivymount School Outreach Program, http://www.ivymount.org/Outreach.cfm?subpage=691. Sept. 14 - Dec. 7, 6:30 - 9:30 PM. *Adult Assessment and Treatment: A Biopsychosocial Approach, $750/12 sessions, 34 CEUs. Faculty includes Douglas Chavis, M.D, Roger Friedman Ph.D., Fernando Goes, M.D., Nicholas Schor, M.D., Larry Silver, M.D., Elizabeth Winter, M.D., Nancy Younan, M.D., Bonnie Zucker, Psy.D., Dawn Kaye, LCSW, Ann Kenndall, Ph.D. and Ellen Pskowski, LCSW-C. JSSA, 6123 Montrose Rd., Rockville. Offered by the Jewish Social Services Agency, Susan Loughman, LCSW-C, 401-816-2617, traininginstitute@jssa.org. Sept. 15, 6:30 - 9:30 PM. *Hands That Work - Implementing Functional Strategies for the Development of Fine and Visual Motor Skills, $60. Ivymount School, 11614 Seven Locks Rd., Rockville. Offered by the Ivymount School Outreach Program, http://www.ivymount.org/Outreach.cfm?subpage=691. Sept. 27, Oct. 18, Nov. 1 & 29, 6:30 - 9:30 PM. *Overcoming Anxiety: CBT for Children, Adolescents and Their Parents, $300, 12 CEUs. Participants will be provided with knowledge on Cognitive Behavior Therapy strategies for children, adolescents and their families. Training designed for social workers, psychologists, counselors, education professionals and psychiatric nurses. JSSA, 6123 Montrose Rd., Rockville. Offered by the Jewish Social Services Agency, Susan Loughman, LCSW-C, 401-816-2617, traininginstitute@jssa.org. October Oct. 5, 9:00 AM - 12:15 PM. *Catching Kids Before They Fall: Helping “Out of Sync” Children with Sensory Processing Disorder, $60, 3 CEUs. Carol Kranowitz, M.A. will present. JSSA, 200 Wood Hill Rd., Rockville. Offered by the Jewish Social Services Agency, Susan Loughman, LCSW-C, 401-816-2617, traininginstitute@jssa.org. Oct. 13, 6:30 - 9:30 PM. *Using Visuals to Support Classroom Learning - Strategies to Support the Child with Special Needs and Individual Differences, $60. Ivymount School, 11614 Seven Locks Rd., Rockville. Offered by the Ivymount School Outreach Program, http://www.ivymount.org/Outreach.cfm?subpage=691. Oct. 20, 6:30 - 9:30 PM. *Is It A Big Problem or A Little Problem? Recognizing Red Flags in Development- Strategies for the Classroom, $60. Ivymount School, 11614 Seven Locks Rd., Rockville. Offered by the Ivymount School Outreach Program, http://www.ivymount.org/Outreach.cfm?subpage=691. Oct. 21, 8:30 AM - 4:15 PM. *Solving: Teaching, Treating and Parenting Challenging Children and Adolescents, $, 6 CEUs. Daylong symposium for mental health professionals, educators and other health professionals presented by Dr. Ross W. Greene. Participants will learn how different explantations for and interpretations of challenging behavior in kids can lead to different approaches to intervention, how to identify and assess the various cognitive skills that are central to handling life’s social, emotional and behavioral challenges, how to identify and prioritize unsolved problems precipitating challenge behavior and much more. National 4H Center, 7100 Connecticut Ave., Chevy Chase. Offered by the Jewish Social Services Agency, symposium@jssa.org, http://www.jssa.org/for_professionals#Symposia. Oct. 29 - 30, 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM. *2010 Applied Autism Research and Intervention Conference, $112.50/2 persons/day; $187.5/2 persons/2 days (by May 1) or $75/person/day, $125/person/2 days (by Sept. 23). Over 22 leading autism professionals, researchers and experts will cover various subjects related t education and intervention across the lifespan for individuals with autism and their families. Arlington. Sponsored by Organization for Autism Research, www.researchautism.org/news/conference, 703-243-9710, 866-366-9710, Alyssa Kruszyna, akruszyna@researchautism.org. Registration information available in April. November Nov. 10, 6:30 - 9:30 PM. *He Can Hear...Why Doesn’t He Listen? - A Workshop Describing Problems in Audio Processing And Strategies to Support Children in the Classroom, $60. Ivymount School, 11614 Seven Locks Rd., Rockville. Offered by the Ivymount School Outreach Program, http://www.ivymount.org/Outreach.cfm?subpage=691. Nov. 17, 6:30 - 9:30 PM. *Red Flags in Behavior and Development - How to Provide Support, $60. Ivymount School, 11614 Seven Locks Rd., Rockville. Offered by the Ivymount School Outreach Program, http://www.ivymount.org/Outreach.cfm?subpage=691. Nov. 19, 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM. Career Expo for People with Disabilities. Meet with Fortune 500 Companies and Government agencies looking to recruit new talent. Ronald Reagan International Trade Center, 1300 Pennsylvania Ave., NW, Washington, D.C. Sponsored by Equal Opportunity Publishing, Inc., http://www.eop.com/exporegistration.html. Pre-registration required. December Dec. 8, 6:30 - 9:30 PM. *Integrating the Child with Special Needs and Learning Differences, $60. Ivymount School, 11614 Seven Locks Rd., Rockville. Offered by the Ivymount School Outreach Program, http://www.ivymount.org/Outreach.cfm?subpage=691. 2011 April 25 - 28, 2011. *Council for Exceptional Children National Conference, $, CEUs. Details to come. National Harbor, Fort Washington. Sponsored by Council for Exceptional Children, http://www.mdcec.org/web/?q=events.