Regina G. Richards, M.A., explains why students struggle with writing
by Regina G. Richards, M.A. How to build enthusiasm for this important skill
by Susan Jones, M.Ed. Strategies for improving writing mechanics
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by Lynne Stietzel, M.A. Helping students focus on more than grammar & punctuation
by Barb Langeloh, M.A. Tips to use at home
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Upcoming Events The International Dyslexia Association's 55th Annual Conference November 3-6, 2004 - Philadelphia, PA Click Here To Download Flyer (.pdf) Aug. 29 Noon - 5:00 pm L.E.A.D. GROUP - For 6th-10th grade kids with ADD, ADHD, &/or learning disabilities. Kids work together to understand their situation, figure out how to use their strengths to bridge weaknesses, and learn social & negotiating skills so that students can eventually advocate for themselves. Parent attendance is suggested for the opening meeting. Opening workshop led by educational strategists Claudia Lowe and Cathy Manus. Sponsored by CHADD, Universalist Unitarian Church, San Mateo. (650) 375-8124, (650) 307-2557 or LHL2S@att.net. Sept. 4 1:00 - 3:00 pm Look What You've Done! Video and Discussion on self esteem and helping kids develop confidence and resilience. Diamond Branch Library, 3565 Fruitvale Avenue, Oakland. Presented by East Bay LDA and Oakland Public Library. Contact: Drghiselli@yahoo.com, (510) 834-7466. Website: http://www.eastbaylda.org. Sept. 11 9:30 am - 2:00 pm Positive Behavior Intervention & Behavior Plans in School Transition, presented by Teri Ellis, LCS, John O'Connell High School, 2355 Folsom Street (@20th Street). (415) 469-4518. Lunch provided with prior registration. RSVP required. Website: http://www.supportforfamilies.org/calendar_category.html Sept. 18 8:30 am - 5:00 pm Healing Anxiety, Depression & ADD. Tyco Electronics, 300 Constitution Dr., Bldg. J, Menlo Park, CA. Complimentary continental breakfast served at 8:00 am. Kitty Petty Institute (650) 329-9443, kitty@kpinst.org Website: http://www.kpinst.org/symposium.html Sept. 18, Oct. 2 9:00 am - 12:30 pm Assessment and 504 Training. Parents Helping Parents in Santa Clara. This training will review assessments frequently used by the IEP team. (408) 727-577. Website: http://www.php.com/include/events/eventdetail.php?ID=1394 Sept. 25 10:00 - 11:30 am Sterne School Open House. Also Tuesday, September 28, 6:00 - 7:30 pm, and Saturday, October 9, 10:00 - 11:30 am. RSVP at (415) 922- 6081, ext. 22. Website: www.sterneschool.org Oct. 16 9:00 am - noon NCB-IDA Workshop - The Reluctant Writer: What's Going On? with Regina G. Richards, M.A. First of a three-workshop series on Writing Research, Writing Practice. UC Berkeley Extension International Center, 2222 Harold Way, Berkeley. To register: www.dyslexia-ncbida.org. NCB-IDA Dyslexia Awareness Month Special Events The International Dyslexia Association (IDA) has declared October Dyslexia Awareness Month. In honor of this, the NCB-IDA has organized the following FREE events: Oct. 12 7:00 - 9:00 pm The Nuts and Bolts of Dyslexia, presented by Barb Langeloh. Peninsula School, 920 Peninsula Way, Menlo Park. Oct. 25 7:30 - 9:00 pm What is Dyslexia? Myths-Facts-Research, presented by Nancy Cushen White. San Francisco Day School, 350 Masonic Avenue, San Francisco, CA 94118. (Allow time for finding parking. Enter building through Golden Gate Avenue entrance.) No entrance fee, no registration necessary. Links to other Events pages: Support for Families of Children with Disabilities - http://www.supportforfamilies.org/calendar_category.html CHADD of Northern California - http://www.chaddnorcal.org/schedule/index.htm Schwab Foundation - http://www.schwablearning.org/calendar/index.asp?g=4&s=4 Center for Accessible Technology (Berkeley) - http://www.cforat.org/cgi-bin/calendar/calendar.pl?calendar=default&month=8 Parents Helping Parents - http://www.php.com/include/events/?PHPSESSID=29b72a0aef816c6ae9313dbc71d85a3a Printer Friendly Page