UPCOMING EVENTS

Full-Day Executive Function Teacher Workshop

Friday, October 22, 2010, 8:00 AM — 3:45 PM
Oakton Community College Des Plaines Campus

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Executive Functions are the brain processes that enable us to regulate the world around us, utilizing organizational and higher-order learning skills. Development of the skills listed below are essential for success in school and later in life.

Organizational

• Planning
• Adaptability
• Time management
• Motivation
• Self-monitoring
• Maintaining attention

Higher-Order Learning Skills

• Goal setting
• Sequencing
• Abstract thinking
• Reasoning
• Decision making
• Problem solving

This program is designed for classroom and subject-area teachers of grade levels 3–12, special education teachers, school psychologists and social workers, school principals and other interested administrators.

Visit Education, For Schools & Teachers for a complete brochure with registration form.

Parent Connections

Wednesday, September 15, October 20 & November 17, 1:00–2:30 PM
There will be no gathering in December

As parents of children with neurobehavioral disorders, you face many challenges. While a sympathetic friend or family member can provide support and comfort, you may find it helpful to talk with others who deal firsthand with similar circumstances. Parent Connections was formed to provide an opportunity for you to participate in informal, parent-led groups, share ideas on what has worked for you and your child, benefit from the experiences and suggestions of others, discuss issues or concerns you may have about your child in an understanding environment, and receive support from and network with other parents.

Location:
Rush NeuroBehavioral Center
4711 Golf Road, Suite 1100,  Skokie, IL 60076
Phone: 847–933-9339

There is no fee to participate in this program.

Click here for flyer with dates, information and a registration form.

Executive Function Parent Seminar Series

Middle/High School Sessions (Student entering grades 6–10):
Saturdays, September 11, 18 and 25, 2010, 9:00AM — 11:30AM

Location:
Rush NeuroBehavioral Center
4711 W. Golf Rd. Suite 1100 Skokie, IL 60076

Executive Functions are the brain processes that enable us to regulate the world around us, utilizing organizational and higher-order learning skills. Based on the RNBC Executive Function Curriculum, this parent seminar series will provide practical information about ways to support students in developing executive function skills. Sessions will be structured as follows:

Session One: Foundational Unit includes materials and time management and planning skills.

Session Two: Study Strategies Unit focuses on note-taking, test preparation and memory strategies.

Session Three: Personal Growth Unit includes goal-setting, learning strategies and decision making skills.

The workshop cost is $450 (includes materials). Space is limited.

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For more information contact Cate Gonley via email to cgonley@rush.edu

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Social Thinking WorkshopThursday & Friday, May 4 & 5, 2011, 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM

Michelle Garcia Winner, MA, CCC, the author of Inside Out: What Makes the Person with Social Cognitive Deficits Tick (2000) and Thinking About You, Thinking About Me (2002), is known for her very practical and down-to-earth approach. She will spend the day focusing on how social behavior develops and how to assist students who must learn cognitively what their peers learn intuitively. Special emphasis will be put on the needs of children with Autism Sprectrum.

This program is designed for teachers, parents, school administrators, allied health and medical professionals.

Location:
Oakton Community College
1600 East Golf Road, Des Plaines, IL
CPDU credits will be provided by Oakton Community College, an approved Professional Development Provider through the Illinois Board of Education (provider no. 10186).

A detailed brochure will be available this winter, please check back.