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Calendar of Events Countywide
No scheduled events for the rest of August
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. 1 - 22, 7:00 PM. *Relationship Developmental Intervention (RDI). RDI is a framework for working with families to help children with autism learn to develop true connections and meaningful relationships with their parents through guided participation. This series of 5 weekly small group discussions will cover the ins and outs of RDI. The Shafer Center, 132 Business Center Dr., Reisterstown. RSVP, 410-517-1113.
Sept. 2, 5:00 - 6:00 PM. Information Session - Developmental Driver Education. Parents and students are invited to learn more about Montgomery College’s Driver Education program for students with learning disabilities. Gaithersburg Business Training Center, 12 S. Summit Ave., Rm 402, Gaithersburg. Offered by Montgomery College Workforce Development and Continuing Education, Marcy Jackson, 240-567-2589, http://www.montgomerycollege.edu/wdce/bits/driversafety.html.
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. 11 - Jan. 2011, 8:30 - 12:30 PM. Autism Adult Issues Workshops. Series of workshops on issues that affect adults with autism. 8:30 - 11:00 AM, Session for adults with autism or Asperger’s. 11:00 AM - 12:30 PM, session for parents who care for individuals with Autism. The Bain Center, 5470 Ruth Keeton Way, Columbia. Hosted by Pathfinders for Autism & the Howard County Autism Society, http://www.howard-autism.org/, 410-290-3466.
Sept. 11 - 8:30 - 12:30 PM. Employment for Adults with Autism. William Stillman and Sherry Moyer will present at this workshop with two sessions one for adults with autism with Asperger’s or High Functioning Autism and one for the parents who care for individuals with Autism. The Bain Center, 5470 Ruth Keeton Way, Columbia. Co-sponsored by Pathfinders for Autism and the Howard County Autism Society, http://www.acteva.com/booking.cfm?bevaID=205385, registration required.
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. 18 - Dec. 18, 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM. *Neuro-psychology of Learning Differences and Disorders, $750, CEUs. Course for all teachers, academic therapists, tutors and parents who wish to better understand the neurological strengths and weaknesses of their learners. ASDEC, 22 West Jefferson St., Rockville. Offered by the Atlantic Seaboard Dyslexia education Center, 301-762-2414, www.asdec.org.
Sept. 21 - Jan. 11, 3:00 - 5::00 PM. *Coaching Teens & College Students with ADHD, $1,800, 30 hr, ICF Approved Course (Tues., 3:000 - 5:00 PM). Training for non-coaches and coaches in training. JST Coaching, Ilc, 1702 Builders Ct., Herndon. Offered by Jodi Sleeper-Triplett Coaching, Ilc, 703-437-1256, http://www.jstcoach.com/training.
Sept. 23 - Jan. 13, 11:00 AM - 2:00 PM. *Coaching Teens & College Students with ADHD, $1,800, 30 hr, ICF Approved Course. For trained life coaches, certification not required. JST Coaching, Ilc, 1702 Builders Ct., Herndon. Offered by Jodi Sleeper-Triplett Coaching, Ilc, 703-437-1256, http://www.jstcoach.com/training.
Sept. 23, 7:15 - 9:15 PM. Resiliency and Motivation in ADHD - Speaker Meetings for Adults with and Parents of Children with ADHD, (4th. Wed., 7:15 PM, registration; 7:30 - 9:15 PM, Speaker). Join Dr. Lance Clawson in a lively discussion. Twinbrook Library, 202 Meadow Hall Dr., Rockville. Sponsored by CHADD of MC, www.chadd-mc.org.
Sept. 24, 12:00 - 1:00 PM. *Social and Emotional Foundations of Early Learning. WebCafé presentation by Patricia Wilson will examine the CSEFEL Pyramid Model for effective practices in child care centers, classrooms, homes and programs. Offered by the Maryland Coalition of Families for Children’s Mental Health, Carol Callenza, 888-607-3637, callenza@mdcoalition.org, www.mdcoalition.org, pre-registration required, telephone conference call is available.
Sept. 24, 6:30 - 10:00 PM. Make Love Not War: Relationship Strategies for Adults with ADHD, $40. Ari Tuckman, author of “More Attention, Less Deficit” will be presenting. Hotel at Turf Valley, Ellicott City. Sponsored by CHADD of Greater Baltimore, 410-418-9275, http://www.chadd-mc.org/tuckman/.
Sept. 27, 3:30 - 4:30 PM. *Individualized Supports Planning in Special Education: Applications to Students with Intellectual Disability - Webinar. Learn how to apply the principles of supports planning to create a meaningful system of supports for students with intellectual disability. For special education teachers, school administrators, school psychologists and anyone working with students with intellectual disability. Offered by the American Association on Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities, register at: https://www2.gotomeeting.com/register/922789170.
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.
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