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Calendar of Events Countywide
Mar. 8, 9:30 AM. The Maddux School - Open House. Serves children ages 3 ½ to 6 ½ who experience difficulties with sensory integration, pragmatic language, fine/gross motor skills or play strategies. 11614 Seven Locks Rd., Rockville, 301-469-0223, http://www.ivymount.org/Maddux.cfm?subpage=39.
Mar. 9, 9:30 AM. Katherine Thomas School Open House. Serves grades pre-K-12 with learning differences. Katherine Thomas School, 9975 Medical Center Dr., Rockville. Marjorie Theard, 301-738-9691. (Also April 13 & May 11, 2010).
Mar. 9, 7:00 PM. Dyslexia Over a Lifetime. A panel of young adults/adults with dyslexia and parents of young adults with dyslexia will discuss their educational experiences. Friendship School, 1545 Progress Way, Eldersburg. Offered by the Friendship School as a Community Speaker Series, 410-552-6880.
Mar. 9, 7:00 - 9:00 PM. Montgomery College “Disability Support Services” (DSS) Information Session. Students, parents, teachers and counselors are invited to this session. Topics to be covered include: application process, documentation requirements, appropriate course placement, expectations of college students and the types of services provided by DSS. DSS provides supports for students with disabilities. Technical Center Bldg., Rm. 136, 51 Mannakee St., Rockville. Offered by MC Disability Support Services, 240-567-5058.
Mar. 10, 7:30 - 9:00 PM. Sad or Something More Serious: A Guide to Adolescent Depression, $15/person, complete series of 10, $100/person. Presentation by Dr. Karen Swartz, Director, Adolescent Depression Awareness Program, The Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine. Lab School, 4759 Reservoir Rd., NW, Washington, D.C. Offered by the Lab School Lecture Series on Issues of Parenting, Managing & Teaching the Learning Disabled, Emily Marchetti, 202-944-3083, emily.marchetti@labschool.org, http://www.labschool.org/content/lectures.
Mar. 10. *The Truth about AAC Funding. AT:LAST Inc., Assistive Technology Learning Center, 7050 Oakland Mills Rd., suite 1601, Columbia. Offered by The Maryland Assistive Technology Cooperative, Susan Garber, 410-381-2667, http://matcoop.org/index.html. More details to be announced.
Mar. 11 - 13. Diamonds in the Rough: Smart Kids Who Learn Differently ($200/professional; $175/parent; $45/students under 21/Saturday). National conference for educators, parents, students and all who appreciate the unique strengths and needs of bright kids who learn differently. University of Maryland at Shady Grove, 9630 Gudelsky Dr., Rockville. Co-sponsored by Weinfeld Education Group, LLC and AEGUS, http://www.richweinfeld.com/diamonds.html. Register at https://thriva.activenetwork.com/Reg/Form.aspx?guid=587de27a-0277-4e7d-b73c-285ceed9bc6b-1157651-17614961640001.
Mar. 11, 12:30 - 2:00 PM. Parental Advocacy. Erin Leatherwood will teach you how to speak for your child and raise awareness in your family, community, and with policy makers. Pathfinder for Autism Resource Center, 303 International Circle, Suite 110, Cockeysville. Sponsored by the Autism Resource Center, registration required at: http://www.acteva.com/ttghits.cfm?EVA_ID=31282, Mary Beth Collins, 410-330-5370.
Mar. 11, 8:15 - 10:10 AM & 11:20 AM - 1:15 PM. Thomas Edison Tour. Students and parents are invited to learn more about the career oriented programs in 19 subject areas including biotechnology, automotive technology, electricity, network operations, carpentry, plumbing, professional restaurant management and interior design at Thomas Edison. Thomas Edison High School, 12501 Dalewood Dr., Silver Spring. Hosted by Thomas Edison High School, 301-929-6920, reservation required, http://www.montgomeryschoolsmd.org/schools/edison/.
Mar. 11, 7:30 PM. NAMI Educational Meeting - Cognitive Behavior Therapy (2nd Thurs., 7:30 PM). Dr. Elisa Efron from Children’s National Medical Center will speak about CBT. What is it, who is it appropriate for and answer questions. NAMI, 11718 Parklawn Dr., Rockville. Montgomery County Chapter of the National Alliance on Mental Illness; 301-949-5852.
Mar. 11, 7:30 - 9:30 PM. Integration into the Community - Options - Montgomery County Transitioning Young Adults (MCTrans). Beth Albaneze will discus how recreation therapists can help channel individuals into activities that are transferable since they are rewarding, age appropriate, financially affordable and balance work or volunteer routine. MC Arc, 11600 Nebel St., Rockville. Affiliated yahoogroup located at http://groups.yahoo.com/group/MCTrans/ or subscribe by sending message to MCTrans-subscribe@yahoogroup.com. Group co-moderator - Reda Sheinberg, rjsheinberg@yahoo.com, http://www.mctransitions.org/
Mar. 11, 6:15 - 8:15 PM. *Identification, Understanding & Addressing Learning Disabilities in School-Aged Children, $30 pre-paid, $35, at the door. Presented by Lisa Lenhart, Ph.D. Focus will also be given to understanding a child’s perspective of having a learning disability. 2301 Research Blvd., Suite 110, Rockville. Offered by the Treatment and Learning Centers, Julie Bobrow, 301-424-5200, ext. 147, www.ttlc.org.
Mar. 11, 7:00 - 9:00 PM. Montgomery College “College Access Program” (CAP) Information Session. High school juniors and seniors with documented learning disabilities and parents are invited to attend this information meeting. Topics to be covered include: application process, documentation requirements, appropriate course placement, expectations of college students and the types of services provided by CAP. Students currently enrolled in the program will talk about their experiences. CAP is designed to develop the academic skills of students with learning disabilities. Technical Center Bldg., Rm. 136, 51 Mannakee St., Rockville. Offered by MC Disability Support Services, 240-567-5058, ttp://www.montgomerycollege.edu/Departments/lcpr/.
Mar. 13, 1:00 - 3:00 PM. Saturday Adaptive Technology Session - Computer Lab. One of the Library’s Saturday Adaptive Technology Sessions for parents, adults and students (elementary through high school) on a topic to be determined. Due to limited seating registration is required. Rockville Library, Computer Lab, 21 Maryland Ave. Rockville. Sponsored by the Rockville Disability Resource Center, 240-777-0959, TTY 240-777-0902.
Mar. 13 - April 17, 1:00 - 5:00 PM (Sat.). Parent-to-Parent Training-Comprehensive Course About AD/HD, $145; $100/CHADD Members. A multi-session interactive educational program for adults and parents of children and adolescents with ADHD. Topics include overview of AD/HD, assessments, multi-modal treatment, impact on family, developing effective parenting strategies, working with schools to build an education team that works and an overview of 504 and IDEA. McLean School of Maryland, 8224 Lochinver La., Potomac. Offered by The Montgomery County Chapter of CHADD, questions call 301-560-4215, youngbodywork@hotmail.com. Downloadable registration form at: http://www.chadd-mc.org/2009/p2p-montgomery/.
Mar. 16, 7:15 - 8:30 PM. Food Allergies Everywhere! So What Am I To Feed My Child?, $30. Dr. James Mattey, pediatrician and allergist, presents. Har Shalom Early Childhood Education Center, 11510 Falls Rd., Potomac. Offered as part of the Parent University Series by the Har Shalom Early Childhood Education Center and Early Intervention Associates ($30 prepaid, $35/at the door), 301-468-9343, aries453@aol.com, www.parentuniv.org.
Mar. 16, 9:00 - 11:00 AM. Kingsbury School Open House. Serves grades K-12 with learning differences. 5000 14th St., NW, Washington, D.C. Kingsbury School, 202-722-5555, www.kingsbury.org.
Mar. 16, 6:30 - 8:30 PM. *Partnering with Parents: Establishing a Good Parent-Teacher Team, $30 pre-paid, $35, at the door. Presented by Sally Neuberger, LCSW. 2301 Research Blvd., Suite 110, Rockville. Offered by the Treatment and Learning Centers, Julie Bobrow, 301-424-5200, ext. 147, www.ttlc.org.
Mar. 17. *Introduction to Computer Access Solutions. AT:LAST Inc., Assistive Technology Learning Center, 7050 Oakland Mills Rd., suite 1601, Columbia. Offered by The Maryland Assistive Technology Cooperative, Susan Garber, 410-381-2667, http://matcoop.org/index.html. More details to be announced.
Mar. 17, 7:00 - 8:30 PM. The Special Education Process (in Spanish). Learn more about the special education process and how to support your child’s learning. Gaithersburg Elementary School, 35 North Summit Ave., Gaithersburg. MCPS Parent Academy Workshop, 301-517-5940, 301-279-3100, http://www.montgomeryschoolsmd.org/departments/parentacademy
Mar. 17, 7:00 - 8:30 PM. El Proceso de Educación Especial (en español). Aprenda cómo es el proceso del educación especial y cómo apoyar el éxito académico de su hijo. Gaithersburg Elementary School, 35 North Summit Ave., Gaithersburg. MCPS Parent Academy Workshop, 301-517-5940, 301-279-3100, http://www.montgomeryschoolsmd.org/departments/parentacademy
Mar. 18 - 19, 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM. Job Search Boot Camp, $197 (fee assistance based on need). Unearth the hidden job market, coordinate your job search, write a door opening resume, create an effective personal branding, use networking to form key business relationships and ace that difficult job interview. 200 Wood Hill Rd., Rockville. Offered by JSSA Employment and Career Services, Judy Smith, 301-610-8380, careerinfo@jssa.org.
Mar. 18, 8:15 - 10:10 AM & 11:20 AM - 1:15 PM. Thomas Edison Tour. Students and parents are invited to learn more about the career oriented programs in 19 subject areas including biotechnology, automotive technology, electricity, network operations, carpentry, plumbing, professional restaurant management and interior design at Thomas Edison. Thomas Edison High School, 12501 Dalewood Dr., Silver Spring. Hosted by Thomas Edison High School, 301-929-6920, reservation required, http://www.montgomeryschoolsmd.org/schools/edison/.
Mar. 18, 12:00 - 1:00 PM. Parenting A Child Who Has Intense Emotions Using DBT Skills. WebCafé presentation by Pat Harvey, LCSW-C. If temper tantrums, battles over homework or tears from nowhere are getting in the way of your child’s success then this workshop on how Dialectical Behavior Therapy Skills can be used to help your child regulate emotional outbursts and aggressive behaviors is for you. Offered by the Maryland Coalition of Families for Children’s Mental Health, Carol Callenza, 888-607-3637, callenza@mdcoalition.org, www.mdcoalition.org.
Mar. 19, 7:00 - 9:00 PM. *Parents & Teachers Workshop. Crossroads Methodist Church, 43454 Crossroads Dr., Ashburn. Offered by Kirk Martin, http://www.celebratecalm.com/Events.html.
Mar. 20, 8:30 AM - 3:30 PM. *Written Language and the LD Student: Approaches and Practical Strategies, $120 includes materials and lunch ($110 Feb. 1). Workshop includes an overview of teaching and reinforcement of writing skills as well as breakout sessions on writing instruction for elementary/middle school students and middle/high school/college students. The Siena School, 9727 Georgia Ave., Silver Spring. Co-sponsored by the Sienna School and the Atlantic Seaboard Dyslexia Education Center as the Workshop Series, 301-592-0567, http://www.thesienaschool.org/.
Mar. 20, 6:30 - 8:30 PM. Open Forum Counseling - Why Children Settle for Less than Their Best In School ($11/person; $16/couple; $5/9 & up, childcare available). For all family members ages 9 and up. PEP, 10100 Connecticut Ave., Kensington. Offered by the Parent Encouragement Program (PEP), registration required, 301-929-8824, www.parentencouragement.org/.
May 20, 7:30 - 8:30 PM. *Related Services: The Roles of Occupational Therapists, Speech/Language Pathologists and Social Workers with Students on the Autism Spectrum. Workshop will explain some of the ways these professionals can provide support for students with ASD, both at home and at school. Auburn School, 13525 Dulles Technology Dr., Herndon. Offered as the Auburn School Free Workshop for Families and Professionals, 703-793-9353, http://www.theauburnschool.org/.
Mar. 20, 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM. Let’s Get It Started - Youth Job Fair 2010. Job expo for young people ages 16 - 21. Bring your resume and a positive attitude. Montgomery College Rockville Campus, 51 Mannakee St., Rockville. Co-sponsored by Montgomery County Dept. of Recreation, www.letsgetitstartedyouthjobfair.com
Mar. 23, 6:30 - 7:30 PM. Special Education. Status on the closing of secondary Learning Centers and other program updates if available. Carver Educational Services Center, Auditorium, 850 Hungerford Dr., Rockville. MCCPTA Delegates Assembly Program, all are welcome, http://www.mccpta.com/.
Mar. 23, 9:00 - 11:00 AM. Chelsea School Open House. Serves grades 5-12 with a multi-sensory approach. 711 Pershing Dr., Silver Spring, 301-585-1430, ext. 303, www.chelseaschool.edu. (Also April 22).
Mar. 23, 7:00 - 8:30 PM. Navigating the Financial World of the Special Needs Family. Katherine Thomas School, 9975 Medical Center Dr., Rockville. Offered by M & L Special Needs Planning, LLC, register at www.specialneedsplanning.net, 202-841-8362.
Mar. 24. *Boardmaker: Out of the Box Basics. AT:LAST Inc., Assistive Technology Learning Center, 7050 Oakland Mills Rd., suite 1601, Columbia. Offered by The Maryland Assistive Technology Cooperative, Susan Garber, 410-381-2667, http://www.matcoop.org/training/training.html. More details to be announced.
Mar. 24, 1:00 - 3:30 PM. *Webinar - Jack’s Brain, Jill’s Brain: Gender Differences in the Classroom and Why They Matter, $99. Learn about the research on how the brains of females and males are developmentally, structurally and functionally different. Offered by the Upside Down Organization, 410-870-2481, www.upsidedownorganization.org.
Mar. 24, 7:15 - 9:15 PM. When Support Does Not Feel Supportive: Making the Most of Relationships with Professionals and Extended Family, (4th. Wed., 7:15 PM, registration; 7:30 - 9:15 PM, Speaker Meeting). Erica Berger will focus on the skills that help parents to better assess what is happening in the sometimes complicated relationships for families coping with ADHD. Twinbrook Library, 202 Meadow Hall Dr., Rockville. Sponsored by CHADD of MC as the monthly Speaker Program Meeting, www.chadd-mc.org, chadd100@gmail.com.
Mar. 24, 2:00 - 3:00 PM. *Webinar - Understanding the Family Educational Rights & Privacy Act, $50. Presenter: James Rosenfeld. Offered by the Advocacy Institute, http://www.advocacyinstitute.org/academy/index.shtml.
Mar. 24 - May 12, 4:00 - 5:00 PM. High Schoolers Can Relate, (Wed, 4:00 - 5:00 PM), $65/session, may be insurance reimbursable. Co-ed support group for high schoolers with disabilities addressing social skills issues. Learn skills for making friends, initiating and maintaining conversations, expressing feelings and understanding nonverbal cues. 200 Wood Hill Rd. Rockville. Offered by JSSA, Lauren Feuerstein, LGSW, 301-610-8355. (Mar. 24 - May 12, 2010).
Mar. 25, TBD. *Is It A Big Problem or A Little Problem? - Preschool Version - When to Worry, When Not to Worry and What to Do (30 min). Webinar designed to assist educators and parents. Offered by the Ivymount School Outreach Program, http://www.ivymount.org/Outreach.cfm?subpage=655. FREE.
Mar. 25, 7:00 - 8:30 PM. Video Games - The Good, the Bad and the Ugly. Ed Spector will discuss how children and adolescents who have ADHD, learning disabilities and depression interact differently with electronic media than those without these issues. The Nora School, 955 Sligo Ave., Silver Spring. Offered as the Nora School Lecture Series, Janette Patterson, 301-495-6672, janette@nora-school.org, http://www.nora-school.org/.
Mar. 27, 1:00 - 3:00 PM. Saturday Adaptive Technology Session - Portable Book Readers. One of the Library’s Saturday Adaptive Technology Sessions for parents, adults and students (elementary through high school) to learn about what’s available for people who like their books electronic and portable, both print and audio. A variety of models will be available. Rockville Library, Computer Lab, 21 Maryland Ave. Rockville. Sponsored by the Rockville Disability Resource Center, 240-777-0959, TTY 240-777-0902.
Mar. 27, 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM. Conference on Faith, Deafness & Disabilities - Creating Communities Where All Are Welcome, $15. Find our what new programs and services are available for persons who are deaf and individuals who have disabilities. Shrine of the Most Blessed Sacrament, 6001 Western Ave., NW, Washington, D.C. Co-sponsored by the Archdiocese of Washington, Lt. Joseph P. Kennedy Institute of Catholic Charities, Columbia Lighthouse for the Blind, Deaf-REACH and Potomac Community Resources, Inc., Peg Kolm, 301-853-4560. Flyer at http://www.adw.org/service/pdf/10disab_conf.pdf. Registration at http://www.adw.org/service/2010conference.asp. (Postponed from Feb. 13 due to weather)
Mar. 31, 7:00 - 9:00 PM. Least Restrictive Environment Access Group. Workshops on inclusion, Universal Design of Learning (UDL), education technology related to UDL and much more. Arc of MC, 11600 Nebel St., Rockville. Co-sponsored by the Maryland Coalition for Inclusive Education, the Arc of Montgomery County, and MCPS, Dept. of Special Education, Penny Veerhoff, 240-676--1073.
Mar. 31, 7:30 - 9:00 PM. Success Stories of Adults with Learning Disabilities: How Assessment Can Be Used To Meet Goals, $15/person, complete series of 10, $100/person. Presentation by Dr. Robert L. Mapaou, Clinical Neuropsychologist, William Stixrud & Assoc. Lab School, 4759 Reservoir Rd., NW, Washington, D.C. Offered by the Lab School Lecture Series on Issues of Parenting, Managing & Teaching the Learning Disabled, Emily Marchetti, 202-944-3083, emily.marchetti@labschool.org, http://www.labschool.org/content/lectures.
Mar. 31. Application Deadline for Project Access-Summer Institute, $560 (non-Howard Co. residents) July 6 - 30, 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM. A unique program designed to help high school students (9-12 grade) with disabilities develop some of the skills they will need to transition into post secondary education. Instruction in writing, reading, study skills, career development, Internet, drama and self-advocacy. Bus transportation for Montgomery County students may be available. Howard Community College, Columbia. Offered by Project Access, for more information and applications call Dr. Linda Schnapp, 410-772-4625, lschnapp@howardcc.edu, http://www.howardcc.edu/students/academic_support_services/project_access/SummerInstitute.html.
Mar. 31, 7:00 - 9:00 PM. Least Restrictive Environment Access Group. Workshops on inclusion, Universal Design of Learning (UDL), education technology related to UDL and much more. Arc of MC, 11600 Nebel St., Rockville. Co-sponsored by the Maryland Coalition for Inclusive Education, the Arc of Montgomery County, and MCPS, Dept. of Special Education, Penny Veerhoff, 240-676--1073.
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