Here are some opportunities around the area for parents to learn more. . .
Oct. 15, 6:30 – 8:30 PM. Special Education: Parents As Advocates and the Family-School Partnership (part 2 of 4). Learn about the Special Education process and how to advocate for your child. Topics will include the Individual Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), the Individual Education Program (IEP), resolving issues, community resources and support. This is the 2nd of 4 Parent E.A.S.E. workshops facilitated by the Montgomery County Federation of Families for Children’s Mental Health. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Middle School, 13737 Wisteria Dr., Germantown. MCPS Parent Academy Workshop, 301-517-5940, 301-279-3100, http://www.montgomeryschoolsmd.org/uploadedFiles/departments/parentacademy/homepage/0242%2016_ParentAcademyFlyer_FALL_ENGLISH_Web%20%283%29.pdf
Oct. 16, 7:15 AM – 2:30 PM. 2015 Maryland State Conference on Gifted and Talented Education – Gifted and Talented Education – A Diverse Palette. Topics range from research based advocacy, technology, and retaining minority students in gifted programs to processing speed challenges in twice-exceptional students. Reservoir High School, 11550 Scaggsville Rd., Fulton. Offered by Maryland Educators of Gifted Students, http://megsonline.net/2015_Conference_Brochure.pdf.
Oct. 17, 8:00 AM – 1:30 PM. *ADHD Connections Conference: Perspective on Self, Family & Community, $85; $35/CHADD or ARG member; $35/student. Discover the latest in treatment and valuable information for adults, children and families living with ADHD. Keynote speaker Ari Tuckman. ARGOSY University, 1550 Wilson Blvd., 7th floor, Arlington. Sponsored by CHADD of Northern Virginia and the ADHD Resource Group of Northern Virginia, http://www.adamsadhdconsult.com/ADHDEvents.html.
Oct. 17, 8:30 AM – 6:00 PM. *MDSibs 2015: Connecting Siblings of People with Developmental Disabilities, $25/adult; $10/under 18. Gain information and share ideas on specific topics relating to siblings of people with developmental disabilities. BWI Hilton, 1739 West Nursery Rd., Linthicum Heights. Organized by the MD Developmental Disabilities Council in partnership with The Arc Maryland and By Their Side, 410-914-7427, https://www.eventbrite.com/e/mdsibs-2015-connecting-siblings-of-people-with-developmental-disabilities-tickets-17786688464?utm_campaign=91e9263f59-Registration_37_19_2015&utm_medium=email&utm_source=Registration+Launch&utm_term=0_647000153a-91e9263f59-105615973.
Oct. 17, 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM. *Knowledge Essential for Parents of Children with ADHD, Executive Dysfunction, and Dyslexia, $40. This workshop offered by Laurie Maloney will provide parents with concrete information, tools, strategies and materials they can use to help secure their children’s foundational skills and give them an advantage. Home of Laurie Freedman, 5910 Lone Oak Dr., Bethesda. Offered by Laurie Maloney, first come, first served, 301-785-4162.
Oct. 17, 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM. *Mindfulness and the Emotional Art of Teaching, $35/parents; $60/professionals postmarked by 9/25/15. Dr. Patricia Jennings will be the keynote speaker at the Zelma Wynn Symposium Series. The Summit School, 664 Central Ave., East, Edgewater. Offered by the Summit School, www.thesummitschool.org.
Oct. 17, 10:00 AM. MOVIE – Pan, $7. 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, www.autism-society.org/sensoryfilms.
Oct. 18, 3:00 PM. Navigating College Admissions for Students with IEPs/504, $5. A workshop with Elliot Applestein covering how to find the best college to meet a student’s interests and needs. Jewish Community Center of Greater Washington, 6125 Montrose Rd., Rockville. Register at: https://online.jccgw.org/OnlineEdge/programlist.html, Program 14405.
Oct. 19, 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM. *Anxiety Disorders in Children and Adolescents: Recognizing and Treating the Emerging Epidemic, $219. Dawn Depasquale will present. Holiday Inn Timonium, 9615 Deerco Rd., Timonium. Offered by PESI, Inc, http://www.pesi.com/search/seminars.aspx?Request=true&search=state&statecode=MD
Oct. 20, 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM. *Anxiety Disorders in Children and Adolescents: Recognizing and Treating the Emerging Epidemic, $219. Dawn Depasquale will present. Turf Valley Resort & Conference Center, 2700 Turf Valley Rd., Ellicott City. Offered by PESI, Inc, http://www.pesi.com/search/seminars.aspx?Request=true&search=state&statecode=MD
Oct. 20, 5:00 – 7:00 PM. College Living Experience (CLE) Open House and Free Special Needs Financial Planning. Learn about the supports offered by CLE to your with special needs to succeed in academics, independent living skills and career development, plus a free presentation: Special Needs Planning – Caring for All Your Family Members. CLE Rockville, 401 Washington St., Suite 420, Rockville. Offered by CLE, Janet Price, 240-299-4279, ext. 205, https://www.eventbrite.com/e/cle-open-housespecial-needs-planning-presentation-tickets-18823832590.
Oct. 20, 6:30 - 8:30 PM. *Helping Children with Special Mental Health Needs, $32 pre-paid, $38, at the door. Presented by Dr. Beverly Celotta. TLC, 2092 Gaither Rd., Suite 100, Rockville. Offered by the Treatment and Learning Centers, 301-424-5200, ext. 147, www.ttlc.org.
Oct. 21, 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM. *Anxiety Disorders in Children and Adolescents: Recognizing and Treating the Emerging Epidemic, $219. Dawn Depasquale will present. Comfort Inn Conference Center, 4500 Crain Hwy., Bowie. Offered by PESI, Inc, http://www.pesi.com/search/seminars.aspx?Request=true&search=state&statecode=MD
Oct. 21, 7:30 - 9:00 PM. Transition Times Meeting. Join this group and learn all about important transition facts. Previous topics of discussion have include: SSI/DDA/DORS/DHHS/Medicaid/HOC, the process, sibling issues, vocational options, martial and family issues and much more. The Arc Montgomery County, 11600 Nebel St., Rockville. Transition Time, Haydee De Paul, The Arc Montgomery County, 301-984-5777, ext. 1275 or Melissa Wyman, Potomac Community Resources (PCR), 301-365-0562, mwyman@pcr-inc.org. Other meeting times – Nov. 18, Jan. 20, Feb., 17, Mar. 16, April 20, & May 18, 2016.
Oct. 22, 6:30 – 8:30 PM. Special Education: Parents As Advocates and the Family-School Partnership (part 3 of 4). Learn about the Special Education process and how to advocate for your child. Topics will include the Individual Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), the Individual Education Program (IEP), resolving issues, community resources and support. This is the 3rd of 4 Parent E.A.S.E. workshops facilitated by the Montgomery County Federation of Families for Children’s Mental Health. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Middle School, 13737 Wisteria Dr., Germantown. MCPS Parent Academy Workshop, 301-517-5940, 301-279-3100, http://www.montgomeryschoolsmd.org/uploadedFiles/departments/parentacademy/homepage/0242%2016_ParentAcademyFlyer_FALL_ENGLISH_Web%20%283%29.pdf
Oct. 22, 7:00 - 9:00 PM. Discover How Your Child Learns: Neuropsychological Evaluations, $15/non-members Dr. Rebecca Resnik will help you understand what psychological tests do and don’t tell us. Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Rockville, 100 Welsh Park Dr., Rockville. Sponsored by the Partnership for Extraordinary Minds, www.xminds.org, 301-444-5225.
Oct. 26, 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM. *High Functioning Autism: Proven and Practical Interventions for Challenging Behaviors in Children, Adolescents and Young Adults, $219. Heather Dukes-Murray will present. Hampton Inn & Suites Frederick-Fort Detrick, 1565 Opossumtown Pike, Frederick. Offered by PESI, Inc, http://www.pesi.com/search/seminars.aspx?Request=true&search=state&statecode=MD
Oct. 27, 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM. *High Functioning Autism: Proven and Practical Interventions for Challenging Behaviors in Children, Adolescents and Young Adults, $219. Heather Dukes-Murray will present. Hilton Rockville, 1750 Rockville Pk., Rockville. Offered by PESI, Inc, http://www.pesi.com/search/seminars.aspx?Request=true&search=state&statecode=MD
Oct. 27, 6:30 - 8:30 PM. *Parent Conferences: Do’s & Don’ts, $32 pre-paid, $38, at the door. Presented by Sally Neuberger. TLC, 2092 Gaither Rd., Suite 100, Rockville. Offered by the Treatment and Learning Centers, 301-424-5200, ext. 147, www.ttlc.org.
Oct. 29, 6:30 – 8:30 PM. Special Education: Parents As Advocates and the Family-School Partnership (part 4 of 4). Learn about the Special Education process and how to advocate for your child. Topics will include the Individual Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), the Individual Education Program (IEP), resolving issues, community resources and support. This is the 4th of 4 Parent E.A.S.E. workshops facilitated by the Montgomery County Federation of Families for Children’s Mental Health. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Middle School, 13737 Wisteria Dr., Germantown. MCPS Parent Academy Workshop, 301-517-5940, 301-279-3100, http://www.montgomeryschoolsmd.org/uploadedFiles/departments/parentacademy/homepage/0242%2016_ParentAcademyFlyer_FALL_ENGLISH_Web%20%283%29.pdf
Nov. 4, 7:30 - 9:00 PM. *When Anxiety Affects Learning: Practical Strategies for Parents and Professionals, FREE. Presentation by Dr. Jonathan Dalton. Lab School, Reservoir Campus Main Building, 4759 Reservoir Rd., NW, Washington, D.C. Offered by the Lab School Lecture Series for Parents and Professionals, Tiffany Parry, events@labschool.org, 202-944-2207, http://www.labschool.org/lectureseries.
Nov. 8, 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM. *Exceptional Schools for Exceptional Students School Fair. A showcase of the many schools available to families of children with learning differences. Schools participating include: Auburn School, Chelsea School, the Children’s Guild, Commonwealth Academy, and many more. Katzen Art Center, American University, Massachusetts Ave. & Nebraska Ave.. NW, Washington, D.C. Sponsored by the American University School of Education Teaching and Health, 301-244-3600, www.exceptionalschoolsfair.com.
Nov. 9, 7:00 – 8:30 PM. Education Advocacy. Free workshop includes 15min. consultation with speaker. 6310 Stevens Forest Rd., Suite #100, Columbia. Offered by THRIVE Center Speaker Series, 410-740-3240, www.myTHRIVE.net.
Nov. 10, 7:00 - 9:00 PM. Special Event: Meet Glen Finland, author of “Next Stop: An Autistic Son Grows Up”, $15/non-members. Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Rockville, 100 Welsh Park Dr., Rockville. Sponsored by the Partnership for Extraordinary Minds, www.xminds.org, 301-444-5225.
Nov. 10, 7:00 – 9:00 PM. Next Steps #4: Guardianship and Financial Planning Presentation for parents of students ages 14 – 25 to learn about special needs trusts, guardianships, planning for life and understanding SSI. Montgomery College, Rockville Campus, 51 Mannakee St., Theater Arts Bldg., Rockville. Offered by the MCPS Transition Unit, http://www.montgomeryschoolsmd.org/departments/special-education/programs-services/transition-services-unit.aspx.
Nov. 11, 6:30 - 8:30 PM. *Red Flags in Fine Motor Skills Development, $32 pre-paid, $38, at the door. Presented by Brigid Baker, OTR/L. TLC, 2092 Gaither Rd., Suite 100, Rockville. Offered by the Treatment and Learning Centers, 301-424-5200, ext. 147, www.ttlc.org.
Nov. 13, 8:30 AM – 3:30 PM. *The Out-of-Sync Child: Sensory Challenges and Sensible Solutions, $55. Conference for parents and educators in Charles, Calvert and St. Mary’s Counties. Holiday Inn Solomons, 155 Holiday Dr., Solomons. Co-sponsored by The Partners for Success Resource Centers, The Autism Support Group of Southern Maryland, the Special Education Citizens Advisory Committees, The Learning Disabilities Association of St. Mary’s County and Parents Place of Maryland, Susan Rafalowski, 410-535-7387, ParentConnections@calvertnet.k12.us, http://www.calvertnet.k12.md.us/departments/specialed/documents/currentevents.pdf.
Nov. 14, 8:00 AM – 2:30 PM. *Unlocking Potential: Fostering Resilience (7th Cecily’s Advocacy Workshop, $35/before Nov. 7. Jessica Lahey, will deliver the keynote speech – Raising Self Reliant Children. Dr. Scott Barry Kaufmann will also speak on Evaluation to Inspiration. McLean School 8224 Lochinver La, Potomac. Offered by the McLean School, http://www.mcleanschool.org/Page/SCHOOL-LIFE/Speaker-Presentations--Workshops/Cecilys-Advocacy-Workshop-2015-2016.
List of opportunities shared by Kathy Ryan.
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