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Community Education


The goals of our communications programs are to inform the public and increase awareness and knowledge of TLC programs and services. We provide community seminars; informational advertising and articles in local media; a publication program of newsletters and brochures; presentations for health care and educational professionals; educational workshops at TLC for professionals and parents that focus on educational and developmental issues of children. We participate in local civic and national professional organizations as further examples of our outreach efforts.

Please contact Julie Bobrow, Program Coordinator at 301.424.5200, ext.147, or by email, for more information on our upcoming programs.

For more community resources, please visit TLC's Web Resource Library.
 



MULTI-SENSORY PHONETIC READING METHODS

. . . a 3 session mini-course for tutors, teachers, parents, and aspiring educators

April 14, 21, and 28, 2010
6:30 – 8:30 p.m.

Professionals working with students at the kindergarten – elementary school levels will get an overview
of methods that can be used to teach children to decode words and syllables and advance into reading.

Click here for more information.


Professional Workshop Series
at
The Treatment and Learning Centers
March – May 2010
 

“IDENTIFICATION, UNDERSTANDING & ADDRESSING LEARNING DISABILITIES IN SCHOOL-AGED CHILDREN” Thursday, March 11, 2010, 6:15–8:15 p.m. by Lisa Lenhart, Ph.D. Participants will gain an understanding of the process involved in identifying a learning disability, the characteristics of children with learning disabilities, and the strategies that can be helpful in addressing learning disabilities. Focus will also be given to understanding a child’s perspective of having a learning disability. (Core of Knowledge: Special Needs)


“PARTNERING WITH PARENTS: Establishing a Good Parent-Teacher Team” Tuesday, March 16, 2010, 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. by Sally Neuberger, LCSW. This workshop will describe the importance of collaboration and cooperation when working with families. Participants will learn strategies for sharing suggestions with families as well as managing misunderstanding and recovering from uncomfortable exchanges. (Core of Knowledge: Professionalism)


“SENSORY INTEGRATION STRATEGIES FOR THE CLASSROOM” Tuesday, April 6, 2010, 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. by Brigid Baker, OTR/L. Professionals working with children at the preschool level will be provided with strategies to use in the classroom or school setting for children with attention, coordination & sensory issues. (Core of Knowledge: Special Needs)


“UNDERSTANDING, HELPING & COPING WITH BULLIES IN THE CLASSROOM” Thursday, April 15, 2010, 6:15 - 8:15 p.m. by Lisa Lenhart, Ph.D. This workshop is designed to help parents and individuals who work with children better understand why some children become bullies, how to help these children decrease their bullying behavior and how to help other children deal with bullying behavior. (Core of Knowledge: Child Development)


“I DON’T CARE ABOUT YOU: Encouraging Tolerance & Flexibility in Young Children” Tuesday, April 20, 2010, 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. by Sally Neuberger, LCSW. This workshop will identify why flexibility and adaptability are important skills to nurture in young children and address techniques to teach and practice with young children in the classroom. Attendees will learn how to encourage parents to model flexibility for their young children. (Core of Knowledge: Child Development)


“WHEN TO REFER A CHILD FOR A SPEECH-LANGUAGE EVALUATION” Tuesday, April 27, 2010, 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. by Torie Rodriguez, M.S., CCC-SLP. This workshop will give attendees information regarding the normal variation of speech and language development as well as risk factors and signs that indicate a child might benefit from speech and language services. (Core of Knowledge: Special Needs)


“HOW TO ENCOURAGE ORAL EXPRESSION IN YOUNG CHILDREN” Tuesday, May 4, 2010, 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. by Torie Rodriguez, M.S., CCC-SLP. Professionals will be given information and practical tips on expanding children's language skills, including how to use turn taking, imitation, building/scaffolding, connecting nonverbally and pretending. (Core of Knowledge: Curriculum)


“WAYS TO PREVENT HITTING, BITING & OTHER FORMS OF BAD BEHAVIOR” Tuesday, May 11, 2010, 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. by Beverly Celotta, Ph.D. Professionals working with children between the ages of 2½ - 6 will receive practical information to prevent bad behavior and will be given specific ways to address biting, kicking, etc. (Core of Knowledge: Child Development)


Call Julie Bobrow at 301.424.5200, ext. 147 for more information about these courses or to register.

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Workshop Registration
All workshops are $30.00 per person in advance, $35.00 at the door.
REGISTER EARLY - SPACE IS LIMITED


Click here for Registration form that you can print out and mail to TLC with a check.


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  • Fee includes materials, refreshments and discussion period to address specific concerns of participants.

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