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2nd and 4th Tues., 6:00 - 8:30 PM. Pro Bono Legal Clinic. Montgomery County residents can obtain free legal advice on civil cases. First come, first served, until full. Upcounty Recreation Services Center Site, 12900 Middlebrook Rd., Germantown. Offered the Montgomery County Bar Foundation, 301-424-7651 or 301-414-7652 or 301-414-7633.
Spring 2011. Youth M.O.V.E. National Youth Advocacy Training Webinar Series. Four part web-based training for youth who have experience in foster care, juvenile justice and/or mental health systems to learn to tell their stories in a way that changes policy and improves outcome for children, youth and young adults. Sponsored by the National Federation of Families for Children’s Mental Health, https://www4.georgetown.edu/uis/keybridge/keyform/form.cfm?FormID=3867. For more information contact Eric Lulow, 240-403-2529, elulow@ffcmh.org.
Ongoing. Citizenship Help. Need help with citizenship application? Call for an appointment. Upcounty Recreation Services Center Site, 12900 Middlebrook Rd., Germantown. Sponsored by the Gilchrist Center for Cultural Diversity, Patty 240-777-6950,patricia.larson@montgomerycountymd.gov.
LOCATE: Child Care. A free service available to parents who have children with special needs and are looking for childcare. Will refer you to childcare providers and programs that are willing and able to accommodate your child’s individual needs. Offered by Maryland Family Network, Inc. through funding from the Maryland State Department of Education, 1-800-999-0120, specialneeds@mdchildcare.org. Forms to request LOCATE services in Montgomery County are available in English & Spanish at:http://www.montgomerycountymd.gov/hhstmpl.asp?url=/content/hhs/cyf/CCRRC/forms/ccforms.asp
Mon. - Fri., 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM. Bi-Lingual Case Coordination Service - Family Service Agency. Community resources for Spanish speaking residents in Gaithersburg. Get information about clothing, food, furniture programs, counseling, education, notary services, medical, dental & much more. Family Service Agency (FSA), 610 East Diamond Ave., Gaithersburg. Co-sponsored by FSA and the City of Gaithersburg, make an appointment with Lucia Torres, 301-840-3234.
Ongoing. Forget-Me-Not Grief Support Groups, (FREE). For children in Grades K-5 who have recently experienced the loss of a loved one. Opportunity to connect with other children and to process their feelings. 14508 Physicians La., Suite 111, Rockville. Offered by the Expressive Therapy Center, Stephanie Natter, 301-869-1017, ext. 1, www.expressivetherapycenter.com. (Call for Fall 2009 dates/times)
TBD. Parents and Teachers as Allies: Recognizing Early-Onset Mental Illness in Children and Adolescents, FREE. A two-hour program focuses on training parents and school staff to identify the signs of mental illness in children and refer children and families to appropriate mental health services. The presentation features four speakers - 3 parents of children with mental illness and a young person with mental illness. One of the parent speakers is also an educator. At Your School In-Service or PTA meeting. Offered by NAMI of Montgomery County, call to receive a packet of information or to schedule a presentation this coming fall/winter with Dara Baylinson, Child and Adolescent Program Coordinator, 301-949-5852, ext. 101, dbaylinson@naimimc.org, www.namimc.org. Downloadable brochure at: http://www.namimc.org/PDF/PTAABrochure.pdf. Spanish version at: www.nami.org/Template.cfm?Section=Schools_and_Education&template=/ContentManagement/ContentDisplay.cfm&ContentID=72440.
Spring 2011. Family to Family. 12-week education program that helps family members understand and support their ill mentally ill relatives while maintaining their own well-being. 3 classes - Takoma Park, Olney & Rockville. Sponsored NAMI of MC, Hilary, pre-registration required, 301-949-5852, ext. 100, f2f@namimc.org.
Mon. - Fri., 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM. Military Outreach Initiative - Information and Resource Helpline of the HOPES Program. Call for help in finding resources for military families (active, Reserve, National Guard and veteran. Gain access to mental health services, benefit service information, family readiness organizations, information on housing, employment, transition assistance, recreation and more. 301-738-7176. Offered by the Mental Health Association of Montgomery County, Jessica McNurlen, miltaryoutreach@mhamc.org.
Weds, 12:00 - 1:00 PM. Job Search Club, $50/5 sessions. Participants can join at any time to learn why networking is vital, talk about your experiences, update your action plan and get expert guidance from a professional career coach. 200 Wood Hill Rd., Rockville. Offered by JSSA Employment and Career Services, 301-610-8380, careerinfo@jssa.org.
April 1 - 2. Accessibility Summit 2011 ($100/before Feb. 18). Dr. Temple Grandin will speak at this conference for families and care givers fostering connection with community resources, government agencies and churches. Over 30 workshops. McLean Bible Church, 8929 Leesburg Pike, McLean. Sponsored by McLean Bible Church, Rosie Oakley, Rosie.Oakley@mcleanbible.org, 703-770-2918, http://www.accessibilitysummit.org/.
April 2, 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM. *Maryland State Arts Council Arts in Education Conference. Great opportunity to learn about arts residencies, to meet the artists participating in the Artists-in-Residence Program and to learn about preparing applications for the MSAC residency grants (due May 20). Howard County Center for the Arts, 8510 High Ridge Rd., Ellicott City. Sponsored by the Maryland State Arts Council, www.msac.org, Chris Stewart, 410-767-6476, cstewart@msac.org
April 2, 9, 16, 23 & 30, May 7, 9:30 - 11:00 AM. *Writing Skills for Struggling Students, $240/student . 90-minute webinar sessions at the AT Learning Center designed to acquaint middle and high school students with technology-based learning tools that will support the improvement of their skills for the multiple purposes of writing. 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. Registration deadline Mar. 30.
April 2, 10:00 -11:30 AM. Reach for the Stars at the Shafer Center - Music, Movement and Me, $35/session; $120/4 sessions. Saturday morning program for children with autism ages 4 - 8. Make instruments, dance, and swing to music. The Shafer Center for Early Intervention, 132 Business Center Dr., Reistertown. Offered by the Shafer Center, Courtney Martin, 410-517-1113, ext. 101, Courtney.martin@shafercenter.com.
April 4 - May 23, 7:00 - 9:30 PM. NAMI Basics. This is a free six-week class for parents of children and teens with mental illness modeled on NAMI’s signature Family to Family program tailored to the needs of parents with children under the age of 18. More information about the program at www.nami.org/basics. NAMI, 11718 Parklawn Dr., Rockville. Sponsored by NAMI of MC, Dara Baylinson, 301-949-5852, ext. 112, dbaylinson@namimc.org, www.namimc.org.
April 4 & 11, 7:15 - 8:30 PM. ASL Practice Club. Practice your sign language skills in a friendly setting. This is not a class. Germantown Library, ground floor meeting room, 19840 Century Blvd., Germantown. Sponsored by the Montgomery County Public Library Disability Resource Center, drcinfo@montgomerycountmd..gov
April 5, 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM. *Understanding and Treating Borderline Personality Disorders, $65, 3 CEUs. Dr. John Gartner will present this training session for mental health professionals. JSSA, 200 Wood Hill Rd., Rockville. Offered by JSSA Training Institute , Barbara Higdon, 301-816-2645, traininginstitute@jssa.org.
April 5, 6:30 - 8:30 PM. *Red Flags in Fine Motor Skills Development, $30 pre-paid, $35, at the door. Presented by Brigid Baker., OTR/L, with a discussion of typical fine-motor skills development and motor milestones for preschoolers. Practical strategies and activities will be addressed. 2301 Research Blvd., Suite 110, Rockville. Offered by the Treatment and Learning Centers, Julie Bobrow, 301-424-5200, ext. 147, www.ttlc.org.
April 5, 7:00 PM. Straight Talk: Helping Your Child Make Good Decisions. This session presented by former MCPS principal Wayne Whigham, will include role-play and discussion to help students solve problems and avoid disciplinary action. Highland View Elementary School, 9010 Providence Ave., Silver Spring. MCPS Parent Academy Workshop, 301-517-5940, 301-279-3100, http://www.montgomeryschoolsmd.org/departments/parentacademy
April 5, 7:00 - 8:30 PM. *Be Different: Adventures of a Free-Range Aspergian - Practical Advice for Aspergians, Misfits & Their Parents. John Elder Robinson, the author of “Be Different” will share offer practical advice to Aspergians, their parents, and educators on how Aspergians can improve the weak communication and social skills that keep them from taking advantage of or even recognizing their remarkable gifts. Ivymount School, 11614 Seven Locks Rd., Rockville. Offered by the Ivymount School Outreach Program, http://ivymount.org/Aspergers.cfm?subpage=137.
April 6, 10:00 - 11:30 AM. Empower Children with Technology, $30/before Mar. 22; $40 after. Presentation by Joan L. Green, CCC-SLP of Innovative Speech Therapy, and Susan Abrams, CCC-SLP, of Early Intervention Therapists. Learn to develop communication, literacy and cognitive skills of typically developing and challenged preschool and elementary-age children. Summerville at Potomac, 11215 Seven Locks Rd., Potomac. Register at www.ittguides.com/store. If registered for Parent University 2010 - 2011, enter code “parentuniversity” for a $10 discount
April 6, 3:00 - 6:30 PM. *Are There Environmental Risk Factors for Autism? And, If So How Do You Find Them? - Annual ROAR Distinguished Scholar Lecture Event. Dr. Craig Newschaffer, Professor and Chair of the Dept. of Epidemiology and Biostatistics at The Drexel University School of Public Health. 3:00 PM - Reception. 4:00 PM - Scientific Lecture: Prospective Birth Cohorts and the Search for Autism Risk Factors (RSVP: http://roarscientificlecture.eventbrite.com/). 5:30 - 6:30 PM - Community Lecture: Are There Environmental Risk Factors for Autism? And, If So, How Do You Find Them? ((RSVP: http://roarcommunitylecture.eventbrite.com/) Johns Hopkins Medical Campus, Psychiatry and Neurosciences - Meyer Bldg, 191 Auditorium, 600 N. Wolfe St., Baltimore. Hosted by The Center for Autism and Related Disorders at Kennedy Krieger Institute, Joy Johnson 443-923-7632.
April 6, 7:00 - 8:30 PM. Strategic College Financing. Stephen A. Lingle and Barry R. Korb will cover topics such as where to find scholarship money, how to pay for school with your income, how to save tax on money spent on college and much more. Nora School, 955 Sligo Ave., Silver Spring. Offered as part of the Nora School Parent Lecture Series, Janette Patterson, 301-495-6672, http://www.nora-school.org/public-events/lecture-series/.
April 6, 7:00 - 8:30 PM. Page-by-Page Walk Through the IEP Form. Don’t miss this presentation by MCPS Instructional Specialist, Paul Bruening. Learn all there is to know about the IEP. Arc of MC, 11600 Nebel St., Rockville. Co-sponsored by the Arc of MC Education Committee, the Autism Society of MC and the Down Syndrome Network of MC, register with Haydee DePaula, 301-984-5792, ext. 1275 or Liz Roth 301-924-2211, or Heather Sachs, heather@dsnmc.org.
April 6, 7:00 - 9:00 PM. Keeping Youth SAFE: Prom and Graduation - A Community Forum. The 2010 Winning Student Video Contests PSAs, a discussion panel led by Wootton students, will complement presentations by Capt. Thomas Didone & Police Officer William Morrison. There will be light refreshments by the Wootton After Prom committee and a $100 award to the PTSA with the highest attendance participation. Wotton High School, Media Center, 2100 Wootton Pkwy, Rockville. Co-sponsored by
MC Dept. of Police, Automated Traffic Div., the Keeping It SAFE Coalition, Wootton High School and the Wootton HS After Prom, RSVP meg.baker@montgomerycountymd.gov.
April 6, 7:00 - 8:30 PM. Strategic College Financing. Ivan Nalibotsky, a college funding adviser, will cover topics such as where to find scholarship money, how to pay for school with your income, how to save tax on money spent on college and much more. Nora School, 955 Sligo Ave., Silver Spring. Offered as part of the Nora School Parent Lecture Series, Janette Patterson, 301-495-6672, http://www.nora-school.org/public-events/lecture-series/.
April 6, 7:00 - 9:00 PM. De-Escalating Behaviors at Home. Margarita Benavides will present. Auburn School, 13525 Dulles Technology Rd., Herndon. Sponsored by the Auburn School Speaker Series, http://www.theauburnschool.org/forms.cfm?myForm=11022.
April 7, 9:00 - 10:30 PM. Webinar-The Next Step?? Making the Decision to Adopt vs. Assisted Reproductive Technology (ART) with Third Party Assistance, $25. This webinar is for parents. Offered by the Center for Adoption Support and Education, http://www.adoptionsupport.org/cal/index.php, 301-476-8525.
April 7, 14, 21 & 28, May 5 & 12, 5:00 - 6:30 PM. Let Technology Improve Student Organization and Executive Functioning, $240/student . 90-minute webinar sessions at the AT Learning Center designed to acquaint middle and high school students with technology-based learning tools. 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. Registration deadline Mar. 30.
April 7, 6:00 - 9:00 PM. Pump It Up Gaithersburg. For families of children with autism FREE from 3:00 - 5:00 PM. Drop-in for all other families from 6:00 - 9:00 PM with all donation proceeds benefiting Autism Speaks. 9172 Gaither Rd., Gaithersburg. Co-sponsored by Pump It Up and Autism Speaks, 301-977-1400.
April 7, 6:30 - 9:30 PM. *Hands That Work, $60. Ivymount School, 11614 Seven Locks Rd., Rockville. Offered by the Ivymount School Outreach Program, http://www.ivymount.org/Outreach.cfm?subpage=691.
April 7, 6:30 - 9:00 PM. *Race to Nowhere: The Dark Side of America’s Achievement Culture, $10/in advance; $15/at the door. This file shines a light on the price our kids pay for the “race to nowhere”. Suburban Hospital Auditorium, 8600 Old Georgetown Rd., Bethesda. Co-sponsored by the YMCA Bethesda Youth & Family Services and the Suburban Hospital, register at 301-896-3939 option 2 or at http://www.racetonowhere.com/epostcard/4272, parenting@ymcadc.org.
April 7, 7:00 - 9:00 PM. *Conversation and Book Signing with Paula Kluth, $45. Dr. Paula Kluth will be signing her latest publication: A is for “All Aboard”. Turf Valley Club, Christina’s Room, 2700 Turf Valley Rd., Ellicott City. Sponsored by the Maryland Coalition for Inclusive Education, Marny Helfrich, 410-859-5400, www.mcie.org.
April 7, 7:00 - 9:00 PM. Montgomery College Access Program (CAP) Information Night. This information night will provide information for students with learning disabilities who are interested in attending Montgomery College. CAP is a program for those with learning disabilities and need to improve their reading, writing and/or student skills. Hear from students who have completed the program as well as faculty and staff. Technology Center, Room 136, Rockville Campus, 51 Manakee St., Rockville. Offered by Montgomery College, Lori Kaufman, 240-567-5060.
April 8, 8:30 AM - 3:00 PM. *A Land We Can Share: Creating Inclusive Classrooms that Promote Literacy, Learning and Belonging for Students with Autism, $125/professionals; $100/parents. An interactive workshop presented by Dr. Paula Kluth which will focus on strategies for including and supporting students in reading, writing, speaking and listening activities. Ceresville Mansion, 8529 Liberty Rd., Frederick. Sponsored by the Maryland Coalition for Inclusive Education, Marny Helfrich , 410-859-5400,www.mcie.org. Registration deadline April 1.
April 8, 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM. *Transitioning Students with Disabilities - Success on the Post-Secondary Level and Beyond - 9th Annual Conference, early-bird fee-$110 ( before Mar. 12), regular fee $130 before Mar. 26, $140 after, CEUs. For parents & professionals. Over a dozen workshops with Maryland experts - keynote speaker Dr. Vincent Culotta. Accommodations, such as sign language interpreter, enlarged print/Braille materials or others available upon request. Howard Community College, 10901 Patuxent Parkway, Smith Theater, Columbia. Sponsored by Project Access, Dr. Linda Schnapp, 410-772-4625, lschnapp@howardcc.edu, http://www.howardcc.edu/students/academic_support_services/project_access/Events.html.
April 8 & 9. Retreat: You Can Rest Now - Respite, Restore, Renew, $30 doesn’t include lodging. A retreat for moms of children with disabilities and moms who homeschool. Giver yourself a break. Massage and Reiki therapist available during retreat for an additional charge. A limited number of rooms are available at the Retreat House for overnight at an additional $40, first come, first served. Bell Sedars Retreat House, 299 Bell Rd., Westminster. Leaders - Anita Davidson and Sharon Glass, registration is limited, Sharon Glass, glasshopper7@yahoo.com - subject line: Retreat, 410-259-8947.
April 9, all day. *Word Smarts: Morphology Development & Advanced Decoding, $95/IDA members, $120/non-members before Mar. 19; $115/members, $140/non-members after Mar. 19. William Van Cleve, nationally know expert, will present strategies that help develop vocabulary and comprehension skills in 4th graders or older students. St. John’s Episcopal Church, 6715 Georgetown Pk, McLean. Sponsored by the DC chapter of the International Dyslexia Association, 703-827-9019, Anthony Henley, 202-248-2487, dcidabranch@gmail.com, https://ww2.eventrebels.com/er/Chapter/OnlineChapterEventERForm.jsp?Token=FYLJ8BKH4PXMYSGQBT6Y9USH3J&OrganizationID=5811&FormID=137.
April 9, 9:30 AM - 3:30 PM. 2nd Annual Choose Respect Montgomery. Conference for teens ages 12 - 18 and their parents on healthy teen dating behaviors and how to recognize abuse in relationships. There will be a performance by City at Peace, an award winning youth performing arts organization. There will be separate workshops for teens and parents. There will be door prizes, free lunch. Parent workshops will be presented in Spanish and English. Montgomery College, Takoma Park Campus, 7995 Georgia Ave., Silver Spring. Co-sponsored by the Montgomery County Domestic Violence Coordinating Council, Montgomery College and numerous Montgomery County Agencies, register at http://chooserespectmontgomery.eventbrite.com/ (in English) and athttp://eligeelrespetomontgomery.eventbrite.com/ (in Spanish). More information at 240-777-5573.
April 9, 10:00 AM. Movie - Hop, $6. Opportunity for families with special needs children who seek a sensory-friendly movie. Lights and sound will be adjusted and sensory breaks encouraged. AMC Rio Cinemas 18, 9811 Washington Ctr., Gaithersburg. Co-sponsored by the Autism Society of America and AMC Theaters, 301-948-6673. For more information on the Sensory Friendly Film program call 301-657-0881, est. 115, www.autism-society.org/sensoryfilms.
April 9, 10:00 - 11:30 AM. Technology User Group (TUG) - The Verizon Talking Cell Phones. There will be a demonstration of talking cell phones including the Haven, The Gust and the IPhone. There will be an opportunity to ask questions of Verizon and of individuals who have used the phones. Library for the Blind and Physically Handicapped (LBPH), 415 Park Ave., Baltimore. Sponsored by the LBPH, Jerry Price, 410-230-2460, jprice@lbph.lib.md.us. If you are interested in attending the program and would like to travel to Baltimore by bus contact Francie Gilman, 240-777-0959, francie.gilman@montgomerycountymd.gov.
April 9, 10:00 -11:30 AM. Reach for the Stars at the Shafer Center - Music, Movement and Me, $35/session; $120/4 sessions. Saturday morning program for children with autism ages 4 - 8. Make instruments, dance, and swing to music. The Shafer Center for Early Intervention, 132 Business Center Dr., Reistertown. Offered by the Shafer Center, Courtney Martin, 410-517-1113, ext. 101, Courtney.martin@shafercenter.com.
April 9, 12:00 - 2:00 PM. *Web Accessibility Interest Group. The purpose of this group is to foster a new dialog for web accessibility. The group will be facilitated by Karl Groves, Director, Training of Deque Systems, Inc and is welcome to web developers of all levels. Maryland Library for the Blind and Physically Handicapped, 415 Park Ave., Baltimore. Sponsored by the Maryland Library for the Blind and Physically Handicapped, Mollyn Honor, 410-230-2456, mrhonor@lbph.lib.md.us
April 9, 1:00 - 4:00 PM. 2nd Annual Carnival for Children with Special Needs. Free carnival for pre-school and elementary age children and their families. Event will feature art and crafts, music, moon bounce, snacks and much more. Our Lady of Good Counsel High School, 17301 Old Vic Blvd., Olney. Offered by Project Change Service Club at Good Counsel HS, http://www.eventbrite.com/event/617834961?ref=ebtn.
April 9, 16 & 30, May 7, 1:30 - 5:30 PM. *Parent to Parent: Family Training on AD/HD, $125/members. Course based upon state of the art, evidence based information on the treatment and management of AD/HD developed by parents who have lived the experience. McLean School of Maryland, 8224 Lochinver Lane, Potomac. Sponsored by the Montgomery County Chapter of Children and Adults with Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder, Asha Scielzo, 301-643-5207, ashasielzo@gmail.com, http://www.chadd-mc.org/p2p-montgomery/.
April 9, 5:00 -7:00 PM. Saturday Night Alive, $5. All are welcome for games, arts & crafts, adapted sports, pizza, making new friends, dance, optional simple bible teaching and lots more. Cabin John Middle School, 6300 Tilden La., Rockville. Offered by Haven Universe, Lynn Poznanski, 301-841-7412, http://www.havenuniverse.org/pages/page.asp?page_id=113429.
April 10, 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM. Minds in Motion Open House & Open Gym. This event will provide families with an overview of the Minds in Motion Academy. GMS Kids, 7226 Newmarket Ct., Manassas. Offered by GMS Kids, RSVP aroushas@aol.com,http://gmskids.com/sensor/programs/minds-in-motion, 703-392-5055.
April 10, 3:00 - 5:00 PM. Independent School Fair. Showcase of private schools in the Washington Metropolitan. Workshops will be held about how to choose the right school, how to afford an independent school and how admission decisions are made. American University, Katzen Center for the Arts, 4400 Massachusetts Ave., Washington, D.C. Sponsored by IndependentEducation - Schools for Every Child, http://www.independenteducation.org/families/independent-school-fair.
April 11, 7:00 - 8:30 PM. Back Talk, Eye Rolls, and Attitude: How to Respond When Children Are Disrespectful. Led by a parent educator with YMCA Youth and Family Services. White Oak Middle School, 12201 New Hampshire Ave, Silver Spring. MCPS Parent Academy Workshop, 301-517-5940, 301-279-3100, http://www.montgomeryschoolsmd.org/departments/parentacademy
April 11, 7:00 - 8:30 PM. Fun, Family and Fitness...Are Those Words Really Compatible? Marc Sickel, founder of Fitness for Health, will demonstrate easy fun activities for families. Carver Educational Services Center, 850 Hungerford Rd., Rockville. MCPS Parent Academy Workshop, 301-517-5940, 301-279-3100, http://www.montgomeryschoolsmd.org/departments/parentacademy
April 11, 7:00 - 8:30 PM. Come On In! Forging a Strong Partnership with Your Child’s School. White Oak Middle School, 12201 New Hampshire Ave, Silver Spring. MCPS Parent Academy Workshop, 301-517-5940, 301-279-3100,http://www.montgomeryschoolsmd.org/departments/parentacademy
April 11, 7:30 - 9:30 PM. Saving Our Teens’ Best Selves: Confident Parenting in a World of Changes, $10 donation. For all parents to hear Dr. Taffel. Walt Whitman High School Auditorium, 7100 Whittier Blvd., Bethesda. Co-sponsored by the PTSA s of Walt Whitman and Bethesda-Chevy Chase High Schools, the WWHS Educational Fund and the Parent Encouragement Program (PEP), registration not required, 301-929-8824, www.parentencouragement.org/.
April 12, 6:00 - 9:00 PM. *Positive Discipline, $40, COK: Child Development/Level I-II. One of the core of knowledge courses for Child Care Providers that will define positive discipline and identify strategies for using positive discipline with preschool-aged children in a group setting. The Ina Kay Bldg., 200 Wood Hill Rd., Rockville. Offered by the Jewish Social Services Agency, Ju Liu, 301-610-8384, jliu@jssa.org, http://www.jssa.org/for_professionals#Child-Care-Providers-Workshops.
April 12, 6:30 - 8:30 PM. *SSI for Students: How to Get SSI and Medical Assistance, Go to Work...and Live to Tell About It - Webinar. Michael Dalto, the work incentives project director of MD DD, will present information about SSI, Medical Assistance and employment. Offered by MD DD, registration deadline Oct. 19, https://mdod.webex.com/mw0306lb/mywebex/default.do?siteurl=mdod. For more information contact Michael Dalto, mdalto@mdod.state.md.us, 443-514-5922, 800-637-4113.
April 12, 7:00 - 8:30 PM. Monthly Support Group for Teens Who Stutter (2nd Tues., 7:00 - 8:30 PM). Teens ages 13 - 19, their parents and other family members can celebrate their uniqueness. Office of Vivian Sisskin, McLean Professional Park, 1497 Chain Bridge Rd., #103, McLean. Contact Sonya Worosz, stutteringsister@yahoo.com, 703-534-6936, http://www.westutter.org/.
April 12, 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.
April 12, 7:00 - 9:00 PM. Extraordinary Parents Nights - Creating Success in the Classroom for Students with Asperger’s Syndrome. These meetings are for parents to support each other, share experiences, solve problems to improve the educational experiences and outcomes of students on the autism spectrum. Rockville Library, 21 Maryland Ave., Rockville. Sponsored by Extraordinary Minds, www.xminds.org, 301-444-5225. (May 18 - Succeeding in General Education).
April 13 & 14, 9:30 AM - 12:30 PM & 6:30 - 8:30 PM on April 13. Montgomery County National College Fair. This event features representatives from dozens of colleges and universities and has great resources for students and parents navigating the college admissions process. Montgomery County Fairgrounds, 16 Chestnut St., Gaithersburg. Co-sponsored by National Association of College Admissions Counseling and , http://www.nacacnet.org/EventsTraining/CollegeFairs/ncf/Spring/Pages/MontgomeryCountyNCF.aspx
April 13, 6:30 - 8:30 PM. *Working with Phonics: Strategies and Games, $30 pre-paid, $35, at the door. Presented by Janice Jones for professionals at the preschool to elementary level to learn ways to work with phonics to help children who have difficulty learning to read. 2301 Research Blvd., Suite 110, Rockville. Offered by the Treatment and Learning Centers, Julie Bobrow, 301-424-5200, ext. 147, www.ttlc.org.
April 13, 7:00 - 8:30 PM. The Teenage Brain. Dr. Catherine McCarthy will speak about protecting your teen’s brain from stress, sleep deprivation and other harmful influences. Flint Hill School, 10409 Academic Dr., Oakton. Offered by Educational Connections, Inc. as part of their Parent Link Seminar series, 703-934-8282
April 13, 7:00 - 8:30 PM. Adult Lab Students Share Their Life, Work and Learning, $15/person, $20/couple; series of 8, $100/person, $150/couple. Presentation by Dr. Laurie Dietzel. Lab School, 4759 Reservoir Rd., NW, Washington, D.C. Offered by the Lab School, Kaiser Permanente Lecture Series, Carrie Hurd, 202-454-2343, carrie.hurd@labschool.org, http://www.labschool.org/lectures.
April 13, 7:00 - 8:30 PM. MCPS Mathematics: It’s As Easy As 1-2-3. Parents will learn about mathematics courses and how to help their children at home. Gaithersburg Middle School, 2 Teachers’ Way, Gaithersburg. MCPS Parent Academy Workshop, 301-517-5940, 301-279-3100, http://www.montgomeryschoolsmd.org/departments/parentacademy
April 13, 7:00 - 8:30 PM. Understanding ADHD and How to Help Your Child. Explore strategies to manage behaviors related to ADHD that may interfere with academic and social success. William H. Farguhar Middle School, 16915 Batchellors Forest Rd., Olney. MCPS Parent Academy Workshop, 301-517-5940, 301-279-3100, http://www.montgomeryschoolsmd.org/departments/parentacademy
April 13, 7:00 - 8:30 PM. Monthly Howard County CHADD Parent Support Group - Parent Support, (2nd. Wed., 7:00 - 8:30 PM, free for members, $5/donation non-members). Back by popular demand parents are invited to come share their experiences and their challenges and thus benefit from each others expertise. Facilitators will be present. Norbel School, 6135 Old Washington Rd., Elkridge. Co-sponsored by the Norbel School and the Greater Baltimore Chapter of CHADD, Krys Renzi, 410-796-6700,kerenzi@norbelschool.org, www.norbelschool.org, http://www.chadd-mc.org/calendar/.
April 14, 6:30 - 8:30 PM. IEP Clinic: Focusing on Positive Behaviors. Parents’ Place of Maryland will present this follow-up workshop for parents who are encouraged to bring their child’s IEP, 504 Plan or functional behavior assessment and behavior improvement plan for review. F.B. Gwynn Center, 5998 Radio Station Rd., La Plata. More information, visit www.ppmd.org, or contact Kim Busch or Debbie Gilley, 301-934-7456.
April 14, 7:00 - 8:30 PM. Bright Futures for Students With Learning Differences and Significant Disabilities. Learn about high school choices to help students succeed. Benjamin Baneker Middle School, 14800 Perrywood Dr., Burtonsville. MCPS Parent Academy Workshop, 301-517-5940, 301-279-3100, http://www.montgomeryschoolsmd.org/departments/parentacademy
April 14, 7:00 - 9:00 PM. Self-Advocacy Skills for Students: What, Why and How. Students with learning differences grades 5 through 12 need to know how to advocate for themselves in order to be successful. Barbara Siegal, GT/LD Network and Joan Wittan, an independent education consultant will present to students and parents alike. Stonegate Elementary School, All Purpose Room, 14811 Notley Rd., Silver Spring. Sponsored by the Stonegate PTA, Special Education Representative, Tammy Forsyth.
April 14, 7:30 - 9:00 PM. *Finding Your Way Through the IEP and 504 Maze, $25/by Mar. 31; $35 thereafter. Rich Weinfeld and Jennifer Engel Fisher will present the ins and outs of IEPs and 504s. Universities at Shady Grove, Bldg. II, 9630 Gudelsky Dr., Rockville. Sponsored by Alvord, Baker & Associates, LLC and the Weinfeld Education Group, LLC as their 2011 Speaker Series, Dr. Mary Alvord, 301-593-6554, ext. 14, http://alvordweinfeld2.eventbrite.com/.
April 14, 7:30 - 9:30 PM. Challenging Behaviors in Toddlers & Pre-Schoolers, $30/person, $55/couple; $25/PEP member, $45/PEP couple. For parents of children ages 1.5 to 5. PEP, 10100 Connecticut Ave., Kensington. Offered by the Parent Encouragement Program (PEP), registration required, 301-929-8824, www.parentencouragement.org/.
April 15 - Application Deadline: SISTER - Summer Institute in Science, Technology, Engineering and Research. Summer program for middle school girls (entering grades 7 & 8) with at least a B average in science or math. Program increases awareness of and provides the opportunity to explore non-traditional career fields with research scientists, mathematicians and engineers. Goddard Space Flight Center, Greenbelt. Offered by the Goddard Space Flight Center, Terri Patterson, 301-286-4398 or Marion Carson, 301-286-0658, http://education.gsfc.nasa.gov/sister/. Application Deadline April 15.
April 17, 12:00 - 4:00 PM. In Unity, We Build a Caring Community - 2011 Arab American Heritage Month Festival. Family friendly fun with poetry readings, arts and crafts, performances of dance and music, Middle-Eastern food, traditional clothing, henna, calligraphy, games, prizes and vendors. Donations of non-perishable, healthy food item are encouraged. Bohrer Park Center, 506 S Frederick Ave., Gaithersburg. Co-sponsored by the Arab Americans of Montgomery County and City of Gaithersburg’s Multicultural Affairs Committee, Samira Hussein, 301-412-7779, samira_m_hussein@mcpsmd.org or Juliet Francisco, 301-330-2445, arabheritagefestiva@gmail.com.
April 20, 9:30 AM & 10:15 AM. Sign Language Story Time. Stories for pre-schoolers (ages 3-6) presented in both voice and sign language. Noyes Library for Young Children, 10237 Carroll Pl., Kensington. Offered by the Montgomery County Public Libraries, register at: 240-773-9570, http://host.evanced.info/montgomerycountymd/evanced/eventsignup.asp?ID=38440&rts=&disptype=&ret=eventcalendar.asp&pointer=&returnToSearch=&SignupType=&num=0&ad=&dt=mo&mo=4/1/2011&df=list&EventType=ALL&Lib=11&AgeGroup=ALL&LangType=0&WindowMode=&noheader=&lad=&pub=1&nopub=&page=1&pgdisp=25.
April 20, 6:30 - 8:00 PM. Behavioral Interventions in School. Seminar presented by Steven E. Lindauer, Ph.D., of the Kennedy Krieger Institute, looking at common school-based interventions to problem behaviors often needed for children diagnosed with autism spectrum disorders. Queen Anne’s Public Library Centreville Branch, 121 S. Commerce St., Centreville. Offered as a Brown Bag seminar by Pathfinders for Autism, 443-330-5370.
April 20, 7:00 - 8:30 PM. The LDAMC Parent Connection - IEPs and 504s, FREE/members, (Wed. 7:00 - 8:30 PM). Join other parents to discuss issues about your child’s learning disabilities such as understanding child’s strengths and challenges, what accommodations or modifications fit your child’s needs, how to work with schools so they understand your child’s needs and much more. Please pre-register as we are limiting the group to 10 participants to give everyone an opportunity of discussing their concerns. Flower Valley Elementary School, 4615 Sunflower Dr., Rockville. Offered by the Learning Disabilities Association of Montgomery County (LDAMC), 301-933-1076, ldamc@yahoo.com. Limited free childcare available, RSVP ldamcpc@yahoo.com.
April 23, 1:00. Camp Sequoia Open House. Learn more about this overnight summer camp for children and teens ages 8 - 18 with learning differences, NLD, Asperger’s Syndrome, ADD/ADHD and high functioning Autism. The Hill School, 717 East High St., Pottstown. Offered by Camp Sequoia, Ryan Wexelblatt, office@camp-sequoia.com, 610-771-011.
April 25 - 28, 9:00 AM. *Council for Exceptional Children National Conference, $287/member; $464/non-member before Jan. 12, CEUs. Details on the website. National Harbor, Fort Washington. Sponsored by Council for Exceptional Children,http://www.cec.sped.org/Content/NavigationMenu/ProfessionalDevelopment/ConventionExpo/default.htm.
April 26 - 27, 8:30 AM - 4:00 PM. *Social Thinking Workshop, $150/day; $280/2 days by April 11 for parents; $170/day; $315/2 days for professionals. Michelle Garcia Winner will be the featured keynote speaker at this workshop. Learn the inner mind of persons high on the autism spectrum., with ADHD, non-verbal learning disability or who fit the clinical picture. IEP goals will be addressed and much more. April 26 - Social Thinking Across the Home and School Day: The ILAUGH Model of Social Cognition. April 27 - Thinking About YOU Thinking About ME. Baltimore Marriott Hunt, 245 Shawan Rd., Hunt Valley. Offered by Social Thinking, http://www.socialthinking.com/workshops/403-baltimoreworkshops42011.
April 26, 6:30 - 8:30 PM. *Teaching Tolerance, $30 pre-paid, $35, at the door. Presented by Dr. Beverly Celotta for professionals at the preschool - elementary level with information to help children in classroom to understand and appreciate the uniqueness of children. 2301 Research Blvd., Suite 110, Rockville. Offered by the Treatment and Learning Centers, Julie Bobrow, 301-424-5200, ext. 147, www.ttlc.org.
April 26, 6:30 - 9:00 PM. *Maximizing Success: Outcome-Based IEP Goals, $15 pre-register, $25/at the door. Workshop will present a brief overview of the IEP process, address the importance of and provide guidance on writing measurable goals and offer an interactive writing exercise. Dinner provided. George Mason University, Psychological Services Center, 10340 Democracy Lane, suite 202, Fairfax. Co-sponsored by the Behavioral Direction, LLC and the Organization for Autism Research,http://researchautism.org/news/otherevents/IEPSeminar.asp.
April 26, 7:00 - 9:00 PM. TACA Coffee Talk (last Tues. of the month, 8:00 - 9:30 PM). Come and receive extra support and talk about topics related to autism and meet other TACA families. Lilit Cafe, 7921 Old Georgetown Rd., Bethesda. Sponsored by Talk About Curing Autism, Alison Hoffman, Alison.hoffman@tacanow.org or Katherine O’Brien, Katherine.obrien@tacanow.org, http://www.tacanow.org/local-chapters/maryland/montgomery-countywashington-d-c/ . (Also May 31, June 28, 2011).
April 26, 7:30 PM. How to Talk to Your Child About Autism. Questions and Answers with local experts. Aurora School, 601 Catoctin Circle, Northeast, Leesburg.
April 27, 7:00 - 8:30 PM. Smart College Financial Planning. Learn how to planning for increasing college costs with this presentation by the Foundation for Financial Aid. Lakelands Park Middle School, 1200 Main St., Gaithersburg. MCPS Parent Academy Workshop, 301-517-5940, 301-279-3100, http://www.montgomeryschoolsmd.org/departments/parentacademy
April 27, 7:00 - 8:30 PM. Bright Futures for Students With Learning Differences and Significant Disabilities. Learn about high school choices to help students succeed. Sligo Middle School, 1401 Dennis Ave., Silver Spring. MCPS Parent Academy Workshop, 301-517-5940, 301-279-3100, http://www.montgomeryschoolsmd.org/departments/parentacademy
April 28, 6:30 - 9:00 PM. Writing MCPS Style - Monthly Educational and Support Meeting of the Gifted with Learning Differences Educational Network, (3rd Thurs., 6:30 - 9:00 PM). Bring your meal and network during the advocacy session until 7:30 PM. 7:30 PM - Jim Fliakas, MCPS supervisor of secondary English, will present. Walter Johnson High School, 6400 Rock Spring Dr., Bethesda. Sponsored by The Gifted with Learning Differences Educational Network, Joan Wittan, jomada@verizon.net, www.gtldnetwork.org.
April 28, 6:30 - 8:00 PM. Family Day - Homestead Farms. Families with special needs children can come enjoy an afternoon of hayrides and farm animal visits with their children. Homestead Farms, 15604 Sugarland Rd., Poolesville. Co-sponsored by Homestead Farms and the Lollipop Kids, RSVP debbie@lollipopkidsfoundation.org.
April 28, 7:00 - 8:30 PM. *An Evening with Thomas West: Dyslexia Talents - Engines of Discovery, $30. Thomas West, author of “In the Mind’s Eye - Creative Visual Thinkers” and of “Gifted Dyslexics and the Rise of Visual Technologies” will present. Siena School, 9727 Georgia Ave., Silver Spring. Offered by the Siena School as part of the Siena School Educational Workshop Series, 301-592-0567, ext. 12, www.thesienaschool.org.
April 28, 7:00 - 8:30 PM. Can We Talk? Speaking Up For Your Children to Help Them Succeed. Learn how to talk to teachers and principals to advocate for your children. Bethesda-Chevy Chase High School, 4301 East-West Hwy., Bethesda. MCPS Parent Academy Workshop, 301-517-5940, 301-279-3100, http://www.montgomeryschoolsmd.org/departments/parentacademy
April 28, 7:00 - 8:30 PM. Middle School Science: Preparing Our Future Citizens. Come and ponder the problems posed to students, see examples of instructional activities and learn about the curriculum.. Forest Oak Middle School, 651 Saybrooke Blvd., Gaithersburg. MCPS Parent Academy Workshop, 301-517-5940, 301-279-3100, http://www.montgomeryschoolsmd.org/departments/parentacademy
April 28, 7:15 - 9:15 PM. The Treatment of ADHD with Emphasis on Medication, (4th. Wed., 7:15 PM, registration; 7:30 - 9:15 PM, Speaker Meeting). Dr. Navenna Hemanth will discuss current findings and on-going studies about the role of medications in the treatment of 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.
April 28 - May 5, 7:30 - 9:30 PM. Backtalk: How Dare You Speak to Me That Way! $57/person, $99/couple; $51/PEP member, $90/PEP couple. For parents of children ages 5 - 18. PEP, 10100 Connecticut Ave., Kensington. Offered by the Parent Encouragement Program (PEP), registration required, 301-929-8824, www.parentencouragement.org/.
April 29, 8:00 AM - 3:00 PM. *Working with Social/Emotional/Learning Issues - LDA of NJ Annual Conference, $130/LDA members, $165/non-members, $100/students; CEUs. Ron Goldoski will be the keynote speaker. Breakout sessions will include: Motivating the Unmotivated Student, Biofeedback and the Student with LD/ADHD, Executive Function, RTI, Behavior Intervention Plans and much more. Sheraton Hotel, Rte. 35, Eatontown, NJ. Sponsored by the Learning Disabilities Association of New Jersey,http://www.ldanj.org/2011ConfBrochure.pdf, 973-265-4303, ldanj@optonline.net.
April 30, May 14 & 21, 9:30 AM - 3:30 PM. *Building Blocks of Reading Workshop Series, $360, CEUs. 18 hour Saturday workshop offers teachers, special education teachers, reading specialists and tutors a comprehensive Orton-Gillingham based approach to the basics of reading instruction. ASDEC, 22 West Jefferson St., Suite 307, Rockville. Offered by the Atlantic Seaboard Dyslexia Education Center, 301-762-2414, http://asdec.publishpath.com/courses.
April 29, 1:00 - 4:00 PM. Homeschool Craft Fair. Come and buy the many craft items for sale by homeschoolers. Bring your own bags and small bills. Ridge Road Recreational Park - Playground, 21155 Frederick Rd., Germantown. Organized by the Montgomery Home Learning Network, http://groups.yahoo.com/group/MHLNnet/message/6764.
April 30, 8:30 AM - 4:00 PM. *Risks and Rewards: Treatment and Parenting Strategies for the Drug Exposed Child, $35, CEUs. Dr. Ira Chasnoff is the keynote speaker, along with Janice Goldwater, Juli Alvarado and Lori Thomas at this conference for foster/adoptive parents, parents of children with attachment problems, case workers, therapists, teachers and other professionals. Fairfax County Government Bldg. Conference Center, 12000 Government Center Pkwy, Fairfax. Co-sponsored by the Association for Treatment and Training in Attachment of Children (ATTACH) and Hope Villages, 866-453-8224, http://www.attach.org/2011spring.html, http://www.attach.org/risksandrewards.pdf, registration deadline April 15.
April 30, 10:00 AM - 4:-00 PM. Maryland Day - Explore Our World, FREE, rain or shine. The perfect way to get to know the University of Maryland - activities for children and prospective students. There will be a musical instrument zoo, an agriculture day, arts alley, global village, sports and recreation row and much more. University of Maryland, College Park. Offered by the University of Maryland, http://www.marylandday.umd.edu/.
April 30, 1:00 - 4:00 PM. Great and Small Therapeutic Riding Open House. Special day demonstrating a new program that is being developed which incorporates Floor Time concepts into therapeutic riding. Activities include: pet and groom a horse, watch riding demonstrations, create an art project, ride the vaulting barrels and hobby horses and learn about Barn Time. The Rickman Farm Horse Park, 17320 Moore Rd., Boyds. Offered by Great and Small, 301-349-0075, www.greatandsmallride.org.
May 2, 6:30 -8:30 PM. Computer Smart (Part 1 of 3). Explore the MCPS website, set up an Ed-line Account and learn about Microsoft Word in this beginning level workshop. Earle B. Woods Middle School, 14615 Bauer Dr., Rockville. MCPS Parent Academy Workshop, 301-517-5940, 301-279-3100, http://www.montgomeryschoolsmd.org/departments/parentacademy
May 2 - 16, 7:00 - 9:00 PM. Putting the Genie Back in the Bottle: Teaching Our Children To Respect Sexual Boundaries & Limits, $92/person, $155/couple; $81/PEP member, $140/PEP couple. For parent of children ages 8 - 18. PEP, 10100 Connecticut Ave., Kensington. Offered by the Parent Encouragement Program (PEP), registration required, 301-929-8824, www.parentencouragement.org/.
May 2, 7:00 - 8:30 PM. Understanding Your Child’s Personality Type. A certified Myers-Briggs Type Indicator practitioner will improve your effectiveness as a parent by understanding your child’s learning style, ways of working with others and more. Newport Mill Middle School, 11311 Newport Mill R., Kensington. MCPS Parent Academy Workshop, 301-517-5940, 301-279-3100, http://www.montgomeryschoolsmd.org/departments/parentacademy
May 3, 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM. *Assessment, Research Update and Treatment of Anxiety Disorders in Adults, $65, 3 CEUs. Dr. Elizabeth Winter will present this training session for mental health professionals. JSSA, 200 Wood Hill Rd., Rockville. Offered by JSSA Training Institute , Barbara Higdon, 301-816-2645, traininginstitute@jssa.org.
May 3, 6:30 - 8:30 PM. *Supporting Friendship Development in Young Children, $30 pre-paid, $35, at the door. Presented by Sally Neuberger, LCSW, giving an overview of how and why children make friends and the important role that friendship plays in a child’s development. 2301 Research Blvd., Suite 110, Rockville. Offered by the Treatment and Learning Centers, Julie Bobrow, 301-424-5200, ext. 147, www.ttlc.org.
May 3 - June 7, 7:00 – 8:30 PM. Parenting Teens, req. text: $20; class fee: $30. Down to earth and practical strategies to parent teens. YMCA Ayrlawn Program Center, 5650 Oakmont Ave., Bethesda. Sponsored by the YMCA Bethesda Youth & Family Services, register with Pam Mintz 301-229-1347, parenting@ymcadc.org.
May 4 - 25, 9:45 - 11:45 AM. Raising Children to Be Resilient ($95/person; $60/couple; $85/PEP member; $145/PEP couple - 4 sessions). For parents of all children. Learn how to help your child develop resilience. PEP, 10100 Connecticut Ave., Kensington. Offered by the Parent Encouragement Program (PEP), registration required, 301-929-8824, www.parentencouragement.org/.
May 4, 6:45 - 8:45 PM. Guardianship. One of the Educational Seminars for Family Members Caring for Children and Adults with Developmental Disabilities. Barry Fierst will speak on the topic of guardianship and Yolanda Mazyck will speak on guardianship and future planning. Rockville Library, 21 Maryland Ave. Rockville. Sponsored by the Collaborative Outreach & Training Committee - JSSA, Mont. Co. Dept. of HHS Aging and Disability & the Arc of MC, register at 240-777-1216.
May 4, 7:00 -8:30 PM. Cybersafety. Learn about the most common websites used by children and the safety issues related to computer and cell phone use. Roberto W. Clemente Middle School, 18808 Waring Station Rd., Germantown. MCPS Parent Academy Workshop, 301-517-5940, 301-279-3100, http://www.montgomeryschoolsmd.org/departments/parentacademy
May 4, 7:00 -8:30 PM. Conquista tus Sueños (primero de tres partes). Parkland Middle School, 4610 West Frankfort Dr., Rockville. MCPS Parent Academy Workshop, 301-517-5940, 301-279-3100, http://www.montgomeryschoolsmd.org/departments/parentacademy
May 5 - June 9, 7:00 – 8:30 PM. Parenting Children, req. text: $20; class fee: $30. Down to earth and practical strategies to parent children. United Church of Christ, 9525 Colesville Rd., Silver Spring. Sponsored by the YMCA Bethesda Youth & Family Services, register with Pam Mintz 301-229-1347, parenting@ymcadc.org.
May 5, 7:00 - 8:30 PM. Bright Futures for Students With Learning Differences and Significant Disabilities. Learn about high school choices to help students succeed. Cabin John Middle School, 6300 Tilden Ln., Rockville. MCPS Parent Academy Workshop, 301-517-5940, 301-279-3100, http://www.montgomeryschoolsmd.org/departments/parentacademy
May 7, 10:00 AM. Movie - African Cats, $6. Opportunity for families with special needs children who seek a sensory-friendly movie. Lights and sound will be adjusted and sensory breaks encouraged. AMC Rio Cinemas 18, 9811 Washington Ctr., Gaithersburg. Co-sponsored by the Autism Society of America and AMC Theaters, 301-948-6673. For more information on the Sensory Friendly Film program call 301-657-0881, est. 115, www.autism-society.org/sensoryfilms.
May 7, 10:00 -11:30 AM. Reach for the Stars at the Shafer Center - Puppet Theater, $35/session; $120/4 sessions. Saturday morning program for children with autism ages 4 - 8. Stories, puppets, poetry and more. The Shafer Center for Early Intervention, 132 Business Center Dr., Reistertown. Offered by the Shafer Center, Courtney Martin, 410-517-1113, ext. 101, Courtney.martin@shafercenter.com.
May 7, 6:30 - 8:30 PM. Open Forum Counseling - Creating a More Hopeful Family ($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 9, 7:15 - 8:30 PM. First Impressions Count, $30. Cynthia Lett presents how you can help your child navigate their social world. Har Shalom Early Childhood Education Center, 11510 Falls Rd., Potomac. Offered by the Parent University($30/sessions, $20/sessions registering for 4 or more, $120/7 sessions), http://www.parentuniv.org/workshops.html, 301-468-9343, ext. 2, aries453@aol.com.
May 9, 7:30 PM. MCCPTA Special Education Committee Awards Ceremony. Educators, parents, programs and students are recognized for their contribution to children in our community. Carver Educational Services Center, Cafeteria, 850 Hungerford Rd., Rockville. Sponsored by the MCCPTA Special Education Committee, Jeanne Taylor, FRTJMT@aol.com, http://www.mccpta.com/specneeds.html.
May 10, 6:00 - 8:00 PM. *Language Processing Disorders, $30 pre-paid, $35, at the door. Presented by Torie Rodriguez helping teachers profile the different types of language processing problems. 2301 Research Blvd., Suite 110, Rockville. Offered by the Treatment and Learning Centers, Julie Bobrow, 301-424-5200, ext. 147, www.ttlc.org.
May 10, 7:00 - 8:30 PM. Writing Your Own Letter of Intent, $65 for CD. Hands on seminar. Bring your laptop and a CD will be provided so you can start filling our your letter of intent created for the future caregiver for your special needs child. Katherine Thomas School, 9975 Medical Center Dr., Rockville. Offered by M & L Special Needs Planning, LLC, register at www.specialneedsplanning.net, 202-841-8362.
May 10, 7:00 - 9:00 PM. Diagnosing Asperger’s Understanding the Story Behind the Test Data. Dr. Rachna Varia will present. Auburn School, 13525 Dulles Technology Rd., Herndon. Sponsored by the Auburn School Speaker Series,http://www.theauburnschool.org/forms.cfm?myForm=11022.
May 11, 7:00 - 8:30 PM. Helping Children Deal With Anger. Learn about high school choices to help students succeed. Argyle Middle School, 2400 Bel Pre Rd., Silver Spring. MCPS Parent Academy Workshop, 301-517-5940, 301-279-3100,http://www.montgomeryschoolsmd.org/departments/parentacademy
May 11, 7:00 -8:30 PM. Conquista tus Sueños (segundo de tres partes). Parkland Middle School, 4610 West Frankfort Dr., Rockville. MCPS Parent Academy Workshop, 301-517-5940, 301-279-3100,http://www.montgomeryschoolsmd.org/departments/parentacademy
May 11, 7:00 - 8:30 PM. The Teen Years: Effective Parenting Skills (presentation in English and Spanish). GUIDE Youth Services will present the tools parents need to develop effective parenting skills. Rosa M. Parks Middle School, 19200 Olney Mill Rd., Olney. MCPS Parent Academy Workshop, 301-517-5940, 301-279-3100, http://www.montgomeryschoolsmd.org/departments/parentacademy
May 11, 7:30 - 9:30 PM. Sibling Rivalry, $30/person, $55/couple; $25/PEP member, $45/PEP couple. For parents of children ages 1 - 14. PEP, 10100 Connecticut Ave., Kensington. Offered by the Parent Encouragement Program (PEP), registration required, 301-929-8824, www.parentencouragement.org/.
May 11, 7:30 - 9:30 PM. You Are Making Me Gray: Managing Anger for Parents of Teens, $30/person, $55/couple; $25/PEP member, $45/PEP couple. For parents of teens who have completed Thriving With Teens. PEP, 10100 Connecticut Ave., Kensington. Offered by the Parent Encouragement Program (PEP), registration required, 301-929-8824, www.parentencouragement.org/.
May 12, 1:00 PM. Norbel School Open House. School serves students grades 1 thorough 12 with learning differences. Norbel School6135 Old Washington Rd., Elkridge, 410-796-6700, www.norbelschool.org.
May 12, 1:00 - 3:00 PM. ADHD and Executive Function in Middle and High School Students. Dr. Martha Denckla will present. PrepMatters, 5001 Cordell Ave., Bethesda. Sponsored by PrepMatters, RSVP required to 301-951-0350, http://prepmatters.com/.
May 12, 7:00 - 8:30 PM. Elementary Integrated Curriculum. Learn how this will help children become better thinkers and prepare them for the MCPS middle and high school expectations. Rock Creek Elementary School, 8330 Grubb Rd., Chevy Chase. MCPS Parent Academy Workshop, 301-517-5940, 301-279-3100, http://www.montgomeryschoolsmd.org/departments/parentacademy
May 12, 7:00 - 8:30 PM. Preparando a su hijo para la universidad. Aprenda como apoyar a su hijo prepararse para la universidad y sacarse el diploma de high school. Montgomery Blair High School, 51 University Blvd., Silver Spring. MCPS Parent Academy Workshop, 301-517-5940, 301-279-3100, http://www.montgomeryschoolsmd.org/departments/parentacademy
May 12, 7:30 - 9:00 PM. *Enhancing Resilience and Stress Management in Parents and Children, $25/by April 28; $35 thereafter. Dr. Mary Alvord, co-author of “Resilience Builder Program for Children and Adolescents” will present. Universities at Shady Grove, Bldg. II, 9630 Gudelsky Dr., Rockville. Sponsored by Alvord, Baker & Associates, LLC and the Weinfeld Education Group, LLC as their 2011 Speaker Series, Dr. Mary Alvord, 301-593-6554, ext. 14, http://alvordweinfeld3.eventbrite.com/.
May 13 - June 6, 7:30 - 9:30 PM. Managing Anger: A Parent’s Guide, $81/person, $139/couple; $70/PEP member, $129/PEP couple. For all parents. PEP, 10100 Connecticut Ave., Kensington. Offered by the Parent Encouragement Program (PEP), registration required, 301-929-8824, www.parentencouragement.org/.
May 14, 10:00 -11:30 AM. Reach for the Stars at the Shafer Center - Puppet Theater, $35/session; $120/4 sessions. Saturday morning program for children with autism ages 4 - 8. Stories, puppets, poetry and more. The Shafer Center for Early Intervention, 132 Business Center Dr., Reistertown. Offered by the Shafer Center, Courtney Martin, 410-517-1113, ext. 101, Courtney.martin@shafercenter.com.
May 14, 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM. W.I.S.E. UP!, $65/family. Workshop for parents and children (grades 1-6) to learn how to manage the questions and comments of others about their adoption. CASE Offices, Springdale Professional Center, 5101-H Backlick Rd., Annandale. Offered by the Center for Adoption Support and Education, 301-476-8525, caseadopt@adoptionsupport.org, http://www.adoptionsupport.org/cal/index.php. Registration required.
May 14, 5:00 -7:00 PM. Saturday Night Alive, $5. All are welcome for games, arts & crafts, adapted sports, pizza, making new friends, dance, optional simple bible teaching and lots more. Cabin John Middle School, 6300 Tilden La., Rockville. Offered by Haven Universe, Lynn Poznanski, 301-841-7412, http://www.havenuniverse.org/pages/page.asp?page_id=113429.
May 16, 6:30 -8:30 PM. Computer Smart (Part 2 of 3). Explore the MCPS website, set up an Ed-line Account and learn about Microsoft Word in this beginning level workshop. Earle B. Woods Middle School, 14615 Bauer Dr., Rockville. MCPS Parent Academy Workshop, 301-517-5940, 301-279-3100, http://www.montgomeryschoolsmd.org/departments/parentacademy
May 16, 7:00 - 8:30 PM. Financianmiento para los estudios universitarios. Consiga consejos de como pueden pagar para los estudios universitarios de sus hijos. Col. Zadok Magruder High School, 5939 Muncaster Mill Rd., Rockville. MCPS Parent Academy Workshop, 301-517-5940, 301-279-3100, http://www.montgomeryschoolsmd.org/departments/parentacademy
May 17, 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.
May 17, 24 & 24, 7:00 - 9:00 PM. Parent Toolbox for Pre-Schoolers, $30/person/session; $75/person/3 sessions; $110/couple/3 sessions. This 3-session interactive workshop enables parents of young children to understand and manage their children behaviors. JSSA, 200 Wood Hill Rd., Rockville. Offered by the Jewish Social Services Agency, 301-610-8332, http://www.jssa.org/growth-learning/family-parenting.
May 18, TBD PM. MCCPTA Presidents & Principals Dinner, $50-65. Bethesda North Marriott, 5701 Marinelli Rd., Bethesda. Sponsored by MCCPTA, Dale Ryan, dalejryan@yahoo.com.
May 18, 6:30 - 8:00 PM. Key Topics for the Newly Diagnosed and Veteran Caregivers. Seminar reviews checklists of what parents and caregivers. Queen Anne’s Public Library Centreville Branch, 121 S. Commerce St., Centreville. Offered as a Brown Bag seminar by Pathfinders for Autism, 443-330-5370.
May 18, 7:00 -8:30 PM. Conquista tus Sueños (tercero de tres partes). Parkland Middle School, 4610 West Frankfort Dr., Rockville. MCPS Parent Academy Workshop, 301-517-5940, 301-279-3100, http://www.montgomeryschoolsmd.org/departments/parentacademy
May 18, 7:00 -8:30 PM. Common Core State Standards. Learn about the standards and how the will affect the MCPS curriculum. Briggs Chaney Middle School, 1901 Rainbow Dr., Silver Spring. MCPS Parent Academy Workshop, 301-517-5940, 301-279-3100,http://www.montgomeryschoolsmd.org/departments/parentacademy
May 18, 7:00 - 9:00 PM. Extraordinary Parents Nights - Succeeding in General Education. These meetings are for parents to support each other, share experiences, solve problems to improve the educational experiences and outcomes of students on the autism spectrum. Rockville Library, 21 Maryland Ave., Rockville. Sponsored by Extraordinary Minds, www.xminds.org , 301-444-5225.
May 18, 7:30 - 9:30 PM. Planning for Safe Teen Driving, $30/person, $55/couple, $15/teen; $25/PEP member, $45/PEP couple. For parents of children ages 1 - 14. PEP, 10100 Connecticut Ave., Kensington. Offered by the Parent Encouragement Program (PEP), registration required, 301-929-8824, www.parentencouragement.org/.
May 19, 6:30 PM. College Life: An Inside Peek on Handling Your Child’s First Year in College. Recent RMHS graduates and their parents share their college experiences and offer tips. Presentation in Spanish will be given in Room 156. Richard Montgomery High School, Cafeteria, 250 Richard Montgomery Dr., Rockville. Sponsored by the RMHS PTSA, Jeanine Gould-Kostka, jgkostka@hotmail.com.
May 19, 7:00 -8:30 PM. Choosing Quality Child Care. Presented by the Montgomery County Child Care and Resource Center. Kingsview Middle School, 18909 Kingsview Rd., Germantown. MCPS Parent Academy Workshop, 301-517-5940, 301-279-3100,http://www.montgomeryschoolsmd.org/departments/parentacademy
May 19, 7:30 - 9:30 PM. Tweens & Screens: Monitoring the Use of Electronic Media, $30/person, $55/couple; $25/PEP member, $45/PEP couple, $10/PEP teen. For parents with or without their teens ages 14 & up. PEP, 10100 Connecticut Ave., Kensington. Offered by the Parent Encouragement Program (PEP), registration required, 301-929-8824, www.parentencouragement.org/.
May 19, 9:00 - 10:30 PM. The Experience of Search and Reunion in Domestic and International Adoption, $25. This webinar is for parents. Offered by the Center for Adoption Support and Education, http://www.adoptionsupport.org/cal/index.php, 301-476-8525.
May 20, 8:30 AM - 4:00 PM. *Evidenced Based Treatment of Challenging Behaviors in Individuals with Autism, $69, CEUs. Conference for professionals featuring Dr. Michael Powers, Psychologist and Director of the Center for Children with Special Needs, Glastonbury, Connecticut. Robinwood Professional Center, Conference Rm. 142, 11110 Medical Campus Rd., Hagerstown. Co-sponsored by Brook Lane and Meritus Medical Center as a Brook Lane Seminar, 301-733-0331, ext. 189,http://www.brooklane.org/uploads/pdf/Evidence-based%20Treatment%20Autism%20doc%20(2).pdf
May 20, 7:30 - 9:30 PM. Open Forum Counseling - Getting Out of the House in the Morning ($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 21, 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM. 2nd Annual Gaithersburg Book Festival. Will include authors of both local and national acclaim. Writers’ workshops and fun activities for children. Gaithersburg City Hall Grounds, 31 S. Summit Ave., Gaithersburg. Sponsored by City of Gaithersburg, Carolyn Crosby, 301-258-6350, ext. 173, http://www.gaithersburgbookfestival.org/default.htm.
May 21, 6:15 - 8:15 PM. *Language Processing Disorders, $30 pre-paid, $35, at the door. Presented by Torie Rodriguez helping teachers profile the different types of language processing problems. 2301 Research Blvd., Suite 110, Rockville. Offered by the Treatment and Learning Centers, Julie Bobrow, 301-424-5200, ext. 147, www.ttlc.org.
May 24, 8:30 AM - 3:30 PM. Let’s Give Them Something to Talk WITH -
An Augmentative Alternative Communicative (AAC) Expo, $. Opportunity to see learn more about the available AAC applications available. Allegany College, Cumberland. Offered by The Maryland Assistive Technology Cooperative in collaboration with Connections Beyond Sounds and Sight, Susan Garber, 410-381-2667, http://www.matcoop.org/training/training.html. Registration information coming soon.
May 25, 7:00 -8:30 PM. Everyday Reading During the Summer. For parents of pre-k through 5th grade students learn how to make reading part of your child’s everyday routine. Arcola Elementary School, 1820 Franwall Ave., Silver Spring. MCPS Parent Academy Workshop, 301-517-5940, 301-279-3100, http://www.montgomeryschoolsmd.org/departments/parentacademy
May 25, 7:00 -8:30 PM. Autism - Overview and Supports. Learn how to help your children and find out about supports available to them. Robert Frost Middle School, 9210 Scott Dr., Rockville. MCPS Parent Academy Workshop, 301-517-5940, 301-279-3100,http://www.montgomeryschoolsmd.org/departments/parentacademy
May 25, 7:30 - 9:30 PM. The Truth About Consequences: Effective Discipline Without Punishment, $30/person, $55/couple; $25/PEP member, $45/PEP couple. For parents of children ages 4- 14. PEP, 10100 Connecticut Ave., Kensington. Offered by the Parent Encouragement Program (PEP), registration required, 301-929-8824, www.parentencouragement.org/.
May 26, 7:15 - 9:15 PM. Strategies to Handle the Hard to Manage Child, (4th. Wed., 7:15 PM, registration; 7:30 - 9:15 PM, Speaker Meeting). Dr. Georgia DeGangi will discuss strategies for working with children who are inattentive, hyperactive, anxious, overstimulated and overwhelmed. 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.
May 31, 7:00 - 9:00 PM. TACA Coffee Talk (last Tues. of the month, 8:00 - 9:30 PM). Come and receive extra support and talk about topics related to autism and meet other TACA families. Lilit Cafe, 7921 Old Georgetown Rd., Bethesda. Sponsored by Talk About Curing Autism, Alison Hoffman, Alison.hoffman@tacanow.org or Katherine O’Brien, Katherine.obrien@tacanow.org, http://www.tacanow.org/local-chapters/maryland/montgomery-countywashington-d-c/ . (Also June 28, 2011).
June 1, 7:00 -8:30 PM. Welcome to Kindergarten! Workshop presented in English and Spanish. Rosemont Elementary School, 16400 Alden Ave., Gaithersburg. MCPS Parent Academy Workshop, 301-517-5940, 301-279-3100,http://www.montgomeryschoolsmd.org/departments/parentacademy
June 1, 7:00 -8:30 PM. Transitioning to Middle School. For parents of incoming 6th graders to learn how you and your child can stay engaged in school and focused on learning. Eastern Middle School, 300 University Blvd., East, Silver Spring. MCPS Parent Academy Workshop, 301-517-5940, 301-279-3100, http://www.montgomeryschoolsmd.org/departments/parentacademy
June 2, 6:30 - 9:30 PM. *Wondrous Two’s Formally Known as Terrible Two’s, $60. Ivymount School, 11614 Seven Locks Rd., Rockville. Offered by the Ivymount School Outreach Program, http://www.ivymount.org/Outreach.cfm?subpage=691.
June 2, 7:00 -8:30 PM. Summer Safety. Topics include sun protection, heat/humidity safety, pool and bike safety, along with insect bites and more. South Lake Elementary School, 18201 Contour Rd., Gaithersburg. MCPS Parent Academy Workshop, 301-517-5940, 301-279-3100, http://www.montgomeryschoolsmd.org/departments/parentacademy
June 2, 7:00 -8:30 PM. Transitioning to High School. For parents of incoming 9th graders. John F. Kennedy High School, 1901 Randolph Rd., Silver Spring. MCPS Parent Academy Workshop, 301-517-5940, 301-279-3100,http://www.montgomeryschoolsmd.org/departments/parentacademy
June 4, 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM. Talking With Children About Adoption, $35/person; $50/couple. Parents learn about what children think and feel about adoption at different developmental stages. CASE, 4000 Blackburn La., Suite 260, 4000 Blackburn La., Suite 260, Burtonsville. Offered by the Center for Adoption Support and Education, http://www.adoptionsupport.org/cal/index.php, 301-476-8525.
June 6, 6:30 -8:30 PM. Computer Smart (Part 3 of 3). Explore the MCPS website, set up an Ed-line Account and learn about Microsoft Word in this beginning level workshop. Earle B. Woods Middle School, 14615 Bauer Dr., Rockville. MCPS Parent Academy Workshop, 301-517-5940, 301-279-3100, http://www.montgomeryschoolsmd.org/departments/parentacademy
June 6, 6:30 - 9:00 PM. MCCPTA Spring Training. Opportunity for PTA officers and members to brush up on their skills and network. There will workshops for new and returning Presidents, Treasurers, Secretaries, MCCPTA Delegates, Area Vice Presidents, Cluster Coordinators, and Chairs for the Reflections Program, Bylaws, FLES and Hands on Science. Rockville High School, 2100 Baltimore Rd., Rockville. Sponsored by the MCCPTA Training Committee, please RSVP by May 27, 301-208-0111, office@mccpta.com.
June 7, 8:30 AM - 3:30 PM. APPSolutely Hot - Explore the World of Downloadable Apps!, $. A comprehensive look at apps for communication that supports learning, behavior management, independent living and much more. Loyola University, Columbia Campus. Offered by The Maryland Assistive Technology Cooperative in collaboration with Connections Beyond Sounds and Sight, Susan Garber, 410-381-2667, http://www.matcoop.org/training/training.html.
June 7, 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM. *Ethics and Boundaries in Transference and Countertransference, $65, 3 CEUs. Frances Forstenzer, LCSW-C, will present this training session for mental health professionals. JSSA, 200 Wood Hill Rd., Rockville. Offered by JSSA Training Institute , Barbara Higdon, 301-816-2645, traininginstitute@jssa.org.
June 10, 6:00 -8:00 PM. Ask MCPS - Night on the Town. Join MCPS staff in downtown Silver Spring for an evening of information and family fun. Entertainment provided by Washington Talent Agency. Downtown Silver Spring, 908 Ellsworth Dr., Silver Spring. MCPS Parent Academy Workshop, 301-517-5940, 301-279-3100, http://www.montgomeryschoolsmd.org/departments/parentacademy
June 15, 9:00 - 10:30 PM. Webinar-Creating Our Families Through Adoption: Real Strengths and Challenges of the LGBT Family, $25. This webinar is for parents. Offered by the Center for Adoption Support and Education,http://www.adoptionsupport.org/cal/index.php, 301-476-8525.
June 20 - July 1, 9:30 AM - 3:30 PM. *Language I: Sounds in Syllables Sandra Dillon, $850 includes materials. 50-hour course presented by Sandra Dillon using her SIS Orton-Gillingham method . 22 West Jefferson St., Suite 307, Rockville. Offered by the Atlantic Seaboard Dyslexia Education Center, 301-762-2414, http://asdec.publishpath.com/courses.
June 20 - July 1, 9:30 AM - 3:30 PM. *Language 2: Advanced Multisensory Structured Language Education, $850 includes materials. 50-hour course presented by ASDEC clinical director, Merida Hurkett with emphasis on higher-level linguistic concepts as well as fluency. 22 West Jefferson St., Suite 307, Rockville. Offered by the Atlantic Seaboard Dyslexia Education Center, 301-762-2414, http://asdec.publishpath.com/courses.
June 20, 7:00 - 8:30 PM. Affordable Technology Tools to Enhance Learning at Home - Parent Session. Presentation by Joan L. Green, CCC-SLP of Innovative Speech Therapy. Learn to improve reading, writing, learning, organization and executive functioning with the help of technology for students in middle, high school and college. Student sessions June 21, 22 & 23. Summerville at Potomac, 11215 Seven Locks Rd., Potomac. Register at www.ittguides.com/store
June 21, 22, 23, 1:00 - 3:00 PM. Affordable Technology Tools to Enhance Learning at Home - Parent Session, $200. Presentation by Joan L. Green, CCC-SLP of Innovative Speech Therapy. Learn to improve reading, writing, learning, organization and executive functioning with the help of technology for students in middle, high school and college. Participants are encouraged but not required to bring a laptop. Summerville at Potomac, 11215 Seven Locks Rd., Potomac. Register at www.ittguides.com/store
June 27 - July 1, 9:30 AM - 3:30 PM. *Multisensory Math I, $675 includes materials. 30-hour course based in the Orton-Gillingham method . ASDEC, 22 West Jefferson St., Suite 307, Rockville. Offered by the Atlantic Seaboard Dyslexia Education Center, 301-762-2414, http://asdec.publishpath.com/courses.
June 28, 7:00 - 9:00 PM. TACA Coffee Talk (last Tues. of the month, 8:00 - 9:30 PM). Come and receive extra support and talk about topics related to autism and meet other TACA families. Lilit Cafe, 7921 Old Georgetown Rd., Bethesda. Sponsored by Talk About Curing Autism, Alison Hoffman, Alison.hoffman@tacanow.org or Katherine O’Brien, Katherine.obrien@tacanow.org, http://www.tacanow.org/local-chapters/maryland/montgomery-countywashington-d-c/ .
July 5 - 29, 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM. Reach For Success Summer Program - Elementary Level, $. Program for elementary school students grades 1-5 with intensive instruction in reading writing, spelling and handwriting. There will be lessons on mathematics, keyboarding skills and verbal expression based on an Orton Gillingham approach. ASDEC, 22 West Jefferson St., Suite 307, Rockville. Offered by the Atlantic Seaboard Dyslexia Education Center, 301-762-2414, http://asdec.publishpath.com/summer-program.
July 5 - 22, 9:00 AM - 1:30 PM. Reach For Success Summer Program - Middle School Level, $. Program for elementary school students grades 6 -9 with intensive instruction in reading writing, spelling and handwriting. There will be lessons on mathematics, keyboarding skills and verbal expression based on an Orton Gillingham approach. The program assists students who function two years below grade level. ASDEC, 22 West Jefferson St., Suite 307, Rockville. Offered by the Atlantic Seaboard Dyslexia Education Center, 301-762-2414, http://asdec.publishpath.com/summer-program.
July 5 - 15, 9:00 AM - 1:30 PM. Writing Program for Grades 10-12, $. Course offers a multisensory approach to writing at the secondary level. Great emphasis on persuasive writing. ASDEC, 22 West Jefferson St., Suite 307, Rockville. Offered by the Atlantic Seaboard Dyslexia Education Center, 301-762-2414, http://asdec.publishpath.com/summer-program.
July 5, 6, 7 12, 13, 14, 19, 20, 4:00 - 5:30 PM. Algebra Tune-Up, $. Course for students grades 8 - 10 will offer multisensory solutions to algebra for students struggling to understand linear, quadratic and polynomial functions as well as variables, constants and coefficients.. ASDEC, 22 West Jefferson St., Suite 307, Rockville. Offered by the Atlantic Seaboard Dyslexia Education Center, 301-762-2414, http://asdec.publishpath.com/summer-program.
July 18 - 22, 8:30 AM - 4:00 PM. SISTER - Summer Institute in Science, Technology, Engineering and Research. Summer program for middle school girls (entering grades 7 & 8) with at least a B average in science or math. Program increases awareness of and provides the opportunity to explore non-traditional career fields with research scientists, mathematicians and engineers. Goddard Space Flight Center, Greenbelt. Offered by the Goddard Space Flight Center, Terri Patterson, 301-286-4398 or Marion Carson, 301-286-0658, http://education.gsfc.nasa.gov/sister/. Application Deadline April 15.
Sept. 18 - Dec. 18, 9:30 AM - 3:30 PM. *Neuropsychology of Learning Differences and Disorders, $750. Students will learn the research findings in brain functions underlying learning, strategies for interventions, and how to read/analyze neuro-psychological testing to designate the most effective interventions. ASDEC, 22 West Jefferson St., Suite 307, Rockville. Offered by the Atlantic Seaboard Dyslexia Education Center, 301-762-2414, http://asdec.publishpath.com/courses.
Sept. 22, 7:30 - 9:00 PM. *Where is My Child’s Self-Control - Understanding the Relationship of ADHD to Executive Functioning and What It Means for Managing, $40/by Aug. 31; $55 thereafter. Dr. Russell Barkley will present. He will discuss the causes of ADHD, dispel many myths, describe effective treatments for managing the executive deficits that ADHD produces along with a list of treatments to avoid. Universities at Shady Grove, Bldg. II, 9630 Gudelsky Dr., Rockville. Sponsored by Alvord, Baker & Associates, LLC and the Weinfeld Education Group, LLC as their 2011 Speaker Series, Dr. Mary Alvord, 301-593-6554, ext. 14, http://barkley1.eventbrite.com/.
Sept. 23, 7:30 AM - 12:00 PM. *ADHD, Self-Regulation and Executive Functioning - Implications for Management and Life Course Outcomes, $105/by June 10; $120/by Aug. 31; $145 thereafter; CEUs. Dr. Russell Barkley will present. This presentation targeted to professionals is drawn from Dr. Barkley’s latest book on the life outcomes of children and adults with ADHD. Universities at Shady Grove, Bldg. II, 9630 Gudelsky Dr., Rockville. Sponsored by Alvord, Baker & Associates, LLC and the Weinfeld Education Group, LLC as their 2011 Speaker Series, Dr. Mary Alvord, 301-593-6554, ext. 14, http://barkley2.eventbrite.com/.
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