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LT1573 Sensory Integration and Kinesthetic Intelligence
Tere Bowen-Irish
Wednesday and Thursday, 7/23 and 7/24 from
K-Grade 3 10 PDPs $110.00
Day 1: Combine spelling, curriculum vocabulary, math facts and more with movement. Learn about the latest research which states that exercise, movement and physical activity can help promote focus and concentration. Join Tere and learn about her menu of exercises that not only helps kids get into shape, but helps with alertness and retention.
Day 2: Differentiated Instruction (through an Occupational Therapist’s eyes)
Work smarter, not harder this year. Learn strategies, schedules and tips that help you establish the flow of your classroom in the first week of the academic year. Gain new perspective on classroom set up, accommodations and modifications; learn how to create an all for one, one for all approach to teaching. Look at specific diagnoses such as Down’s Syndrome, Autism/PDD, Non Verbal Learning Disabilities, Learning Disability, ADHD, Cerebral Palsy, Spina Bifida and other disabilities that impact all classrooms.
LT1604 Overview of Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD)
Bari Glazer
Tuesday, 9/30 from 6:00-8:00, Stoneham
$40.00 2PDPs General
Learn about Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) and the diagnostic criteria for ASD, including autism, PDD-NSS, and Asperger’s Syndrome. Discover ways to understand the difficult jargon and the mysteries of autism through the most current research-based material. Learn about best practices in the education of students with ASD. Please bring your questions and concerns.
LT1605 Visual Strategies that Work for all Visual Learners
Bari Glazer
Tuesday 10/07 from 6:00-8:00, Stoneham
$40.00 2PDPs General
Did you know that children with autism tend to be visual learners? Learn ways to utilize this strength and benefit all students in your classroom with a variety of visual classroom strategies. Learn about the TEACHH model and get some actual hands-on practice with visual tasks from this established program. Please bring your questions and concerns.
LT1606 Positive Behavior Supports for Children with ASD
Bari Glazer
Tuesday 10/14 from 6:00-8:00, Stoneham$40.00 2PDPs
GeneralWhy be positive when the child is misbehaving? Learn about functional behavioral assessments, positive behavior plans and some practical, easy-to-implement strategies. Focus your attention on teaching and learning instead of behavior management. Please bring your questions and concerns.
LT1607 Enhancing Social Skills for Students with ASD
Bari Glazer
Tuesday 10/21 from 6:00-8:00, Stoneham
$40.00 2PDPs General
Explore and discuss the challenges of having a social disability in our culture. Learn strategies that support the development of social skills which includes social stories, social autopsies and comic strip cartoons. Please bring your questions and concerns.
LT1608 Working with Children with ASD: Impact on Families
Bari Glazer
Tuesday 10/28 from 6:00-8:00, Stoneham
$40.00 2PDPs General
Examine anecdotal experiences from the parent and sibling perspective of living with a child with ASD. Learn about the regional support groups and resources available to help families and teachers cope with this challenge. Please bring your questions and concerns.
LT1609 The Multi-faceted Classroom
Tere Bowen-Irish
Thursday, 10/16 from 6:00-8:00, Stoneham
$40.00 2PDPs PreK-Grade 2
This class will explore what the typical pre-kindergartner to second grader looks like today. We will examine skills that may challenge these kiddos and you will walk away with ideas to promote developmental lags that may prevent them from accessing their curriculum. You already look at your kids as individuals, why not fine tune the plan for successful participation for each of them!
LT1610 Sensory Integration and Multiple Intelligences
Tere Bowen-Irish
Thursdays, 10/23, 11/6, 11/13 from 6:00-8:00, Stoneham
$110.00 6PDPs PreK-Grade 2
Using Howard Gardner’s Theory of Multiple Intelligences, we will explore ways to put it into practice in your classroom to reach and teach little Emily and Hurried Harry. Let’s now dive into how to map and track your teaching curriculum through centers, literacy promotion, concept development and core skills (fine, visual perceptual, sensory, gross motor skills) for every type of intelligence. Bring your curriculum expectations and we’ll experiment with application.
LT1611 The Drive Thru Menu and Overview of Sensory Integration Essentials
Tere Bowen-Irish
Thursday, 11/20 from 6:00-8:00, Stoneham
$40.00 2PDPs PreK-Grade 2
Learn how to pull it all together from the moment they walk in to the moment they leave. Explore and implement the Drive Thru Menu suite of exercises throughout the day. Review what essentials you need to create a learning, playing and growing environment that lasts all year!
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