As someone who has dyslexia, ADD, and dysgraphia, Marja Brandon, Head of Woodland School in Portola Valley, California, is well versed when it comes to understanding learning differences. Learn more about the trajectory of Marja’s journey, what she has experienced, and how she continually works through life’s adversities. Read more »
Jenna Borrelli, an adolescent therapist at CHC, speaks about improving communication skills and managing conflicts in the mother-daughter relationship. A facilitated panel discussion follows the presentation. Read more »
Scientific research has turned its focus on how happiness can be sustained and even increased. Research has confirmed that through intentional practices, we can actually change the neural pathways of our brain to become happier. In fact, only 10% of our happiness is due to our external circumstances and a full 90% is based on our inner environment! Learn how to foster happiness habits in your teen with Project Happiness Founder and CEO, Randy Taran. Read more »
Be inspired by hearing about the unique ways you can add value because of your ADHD—with your friends, family, work, school, community, and the world. The presenter, Ross Loofbourrow, was diagnosed in elementary school with ADHD and auditory processing issues. Learn best practices for thriving and sharing your strengths on your journey with attention and learning issues. Read more »
Presenters Jude Wolf, Ed.D., Lori Krauss, and Nathan Fernandez share strategies and approaches used to ensure success throughout the life-span. Read more »
Meghan Whittaker, National Center for Learning Disabilities‘ Policy & Advocacy Manager and Robert Stephens, Sr. Manager, Federal Relations, share the latest federal policy developments relating to K-12 and college education for students with learning and attention issues and the opportunities for parents to take action and effect change on a large scale. Read more »
Natasha Quiroga, Lawyer’s Committee for Civil Rights Under the Law and PREP Director, covers the IEP process and outline steps to take before, during, and after the IEP meeting. Be better prepared to fully participate in upcoming IEP meetings and advocate for your child’s needs. Read more »
Dan Peters, PhD, Executive Director of The Summit Center, reviews a typical public school academic assessment and discusses how to interpret academic assessment results in relationship to the school psychologist and speech and language pathologist’s reports. Dr. Peters explains how to “connect the dots” between findings to determine a dyslexia profile. Read more »
In this session, John Neville , founder of Mindful Test Taking teaches valuable mindfulness strategies to quiet your mind, relax your muscles and reduce stress so you can stay calm under pressure and discusses tools to help you manage and navigate stressful situations, including taking tests.
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“Mindfulness is a form of attention or awareness training that can be applied in any activity throughout the day- seeing, hearing, walking, eating, playing and homework. Its purpose is to increase self awareness, emotional balance, impulse control and overall focus.” (Mindful Schools 2013). In this session, middle school learning specialist Cori Maiden, M.S.Ed, and music teacher Cynthia Pistone, both from Charles Armstrong School, show how to practice these skills with students through mindful activities and games. Read more »
