The Office of Special Programs in conjunction with the Learning Services Home and School Association is excited to present Speakers Series 2018-2019 as part of their Special Education Community Outreach Programs. These events are planned for the benefit of both general education and special education parents of school-aged children and adolescents. Hear what experts in their field have to say about enhancing your child’s learning experience.
Following is an overview of the presentations:
AFTER HIGH SCHOOL: WHAT OPTIONS ARE AVAILABLE FOR DIFFERENT LEARNERS?
October 17, 2018 | 7pm-9pm | Education Center, 49 Cottage Place, 3rd Floor
Dr. Kim Buxenbaum, Director of Special Programs Jeff Nyhuis, RHS Assistant Principal—Guidance, Curriculum, and Instruction
Click here to view the Powerpoint presentation from October 17, 2018.
STRUGGLING LEARNERS: WHAT’S A PARENT TO DO?
November 14, 2018 | 7pm-9pm | Education Center, 49 Cottage Place, 3rd Floor
Dr. Kim Buxenbaum, Director of Special Programs
Click here to view the Powerpoint presentation from November 14, 2018.
UNLOCKING THEIR POTENTIAL: EMPOWERING STUDENTS WITH LEARNING DIFFERENCES AND ATTENTION ISSUES
December 12, 2018 | Daytime | Presentations at each middle school for students
December 12, 2018 | 7pm-9pm |Education Center, 49 Cottage Place, 3rd Floor
Eye to Eye Diplomats
HEALTHY BOUNDARIES: SUPPORTING THOSE WITH DIFFERENT ABILITIES TO SET AND RESPECT PERSONAL BOUNDARIES
January 30, 2019 | 7pm-9pm | Education Center, 49 Cottage Place, 3rd Floor
Melissa Keyes DiGioia, Finding Your Individuality
RELATIONSHIP EXPLORATION:
HELPING THOSE WITH DIFFERENT ABILITIES NAVIGATE PERSONAL, PROFESSIONAL AND CAREGIVING RELATIONSHIPS
February 5, 2019 | 7pm-9pm | Education Center, 49 Cottage Place, 3rd Floor
Melissa Keyes DiGioia, Finding Your Individuality
TRANSITIONS:
FROM MIDDLE TO HIGH SCHOOL AND FROM HIGH SCHOOL TO BEYOND
March 5, 2019 | 7pm-9pm | Education Center, 49 Cottage Place, 3rd Floor
Moderated by Dr. Kim Buxenbaum, Director of Special Programs
ADULT TRANSITION SERVICES: DIVISION OF VOCATIONAL AND REHABILITATION SERVICES
NEW DATE
May 8, 2019 | 7pm-9pm | Ridgewood High School, Learning Commons
Representatives from DVRS