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January 2021
Candid Conversations
As we start 2021, many remain in #virtual limbo. Join us next Tuesday, January 19th at 2PM for #CandidConversations: “Remote Learning – The Impact It’s Having on our Society and our Kids." Our esteemed panel features: Erin Carroll, Director of Early Childhood, Virginia Department of Education; Michael Flood, Senior Vice President and General Manager, Education, Kajeet; Dr. Lynette Fraga, Chief Executive Officer, Child Care Aware of America; Christina StMarthe, Director of the National Archives and Records Administration Child Development Center,…
Find out more »Book Club
Mark your calendar for our winter book club next month! We’re reading The Essential Conversation: What Parents and Teachers Can Learn from Each Other by Sara Lawrence-Lightfoot. As we navigate online education and quarantine continues, I find myself coming back to this wise and insightful book. Through stories — some real, some hypothetical — Sara Lawrence-Lightfoot “captures the dynamics of the complex, intense relationship from both perspectives. She also identifies new principles and practices for improving family-school relationships.” Our book…
Find out more »February 2021
ADHD Summit
February 1-5: ADHD Summit by SmartCourse.io. Adrien Harrison has pulled together a terrific lineup of 60+ experts in the field of ADHD to share experience and tips on how to help a child with ADHD thrive. My interview covers the idea that "We Are All Part of the Treatment Team: The Importance of Parents, Doctors, and Teachers Working in Harmony." and it airs for 24 hours on Thursday Feb 4th starting at 10am EST (GMT -4) - FREE. Register Here
Find out more »Innovative Child Therapy Symposium
February 8-12: Innovative Child Therapy Symposium. Attendees will learn about a variety of therapeutic approaches for children and adolescents. Hosted by Jackie Flynn, EdS, LMHC-S, RPT, mental health providers will deepen their clinical skills and learn how to better support child and adolescent mental health.The organizer, Jackie Flynn, interviewed me about Relationship Development Intervention (RDI) in a talk titled, "Autism Spectrum Disorder Through the Lens of Relationships". You can watch for 36 hours starting Monday, February 8th for free! Learn…
Find out more »Parent Survival Skills
Parent Survival Skills for Distance Learning This group will offer educational support and survival skills to help parents navigate the twists and turns of Distance Learning. Topics will include Mental Wellness, increasing Comfort with Technology, Using Structure and Schedule During the Breaker, Mindfulness and more! Facilitators: Yvette Young, Social Worker and Beth Diaite, Instructional Specialist To Register by Phone: 202-540-0794 (Beth Diaite) 443-892-1076 (Marsie Torchon) 240-839-1458 (Cohinta Velarde) (Bi-lingual) 240-389-3558 (Yvette Young) Topics and Dates: Mental Wellness During Distance Learning…
Find out more »Understanding Behavior
Wednesday February 24th at 7:30pm: xMinds.org Event. “Understanding Behavior: What are Children with ASD Communicating?” with Sarah Wayland, Ph.D. and Kim Clairy, OTR/L. FREE. (Registration not yet available, but if you are interested, you should join xMinds to get a reminder - they are a truly wonderful organization!) Learn More
Find out more »March 2021
Parent Empowerment Conference
Parent Survival Skills for Distance Learning This group will offer educational support and survival skills to help parents navigate the twists and turns of Distance Learning. Topics will include Mental Wellness, increasing Comfort with Technology, Using Structure and Schedule During the Breaker, Mindfulness and more! Facilitators: Yvette Young, Social Worker and Beth Diaite, Instructional Specialist To Register by Phone: 202-540-0794 (Beth Diaite) 443-892-1076 (Marsie Torchon) 240-839-1458 (Cohinta Velarde) (Bi-lingual) 240-389-3558 (Yvette Young) Topics and Dates: Mental Wellness During Distance Learning…
Find out more »April 2021
Parent Survival Skills
Parent Survival Skills for Distance Learning This group will offer educational support and survival skills to help parents navigate the twists and turns of Distance Learning. Topics will include Mental Wellness, increasing Comfort with Technology, Using Structure and Schedule During the Breaker, Mindfulness and more! Facilitators: Yvette Young, Social Worker and Beth Diaite, Instructional Specialist To Register by Phone: 202-540-0794 (Beth Diaite) 443-892-1076 (Marsie Torchon) 240-839-1458 (Cohinta Velarde) (Bi-lingual) 240-389-3558 (Yvette Young) Topics and Dates: Mental Wellness During Distance Learning…
Find out more »May 2021
Parent Survival Skills
Parent Survival Skills for Distance Learning This group will offer educational support and survival skills to help parents navigate the twists and turns of Distance Learning. Topics will include Mental Wellness, increasing Comfort with Technology, Using Structure and Schedule During the Breaker, Mindfulness and more! Facilitators: Yvette Young, Social Worker and Beth Diaite, Instructional Specialist To Register by Phone: 202-540-0794 (Beth Diaite) 443-892-1076 (Marsie Torchon) 240-839-1458 (Cohinta Velarde) (Bi-lingual) 240-389-3558 (Yvette Young) Topics and Dates: Mental Wellness During Distance Learning…
Find out more »June 2021
Parent Survival Skills
Parent Survival Skills for Distance Learning This group will offer educational support and survival skills to help parents navigate the twists and turns of Distance Learning. Topics will include Mental Wellness, increasing Comfort with Technology, Using Structure and Schedule During the Breaker, Mindfulness and more! Facilitators: Yvette Young, Social Worker and Beth Diaite, Instructional Specialist To Register by Phone: 202-540-0794 (Beth Diaite) 443-892-1076 (Marsie Torchon) 240-839-1458 (Cohinta Velarde) (Bi-lingual) 240-389-3558 (Yvette Young) Topics and Dates: Mental Wellness During Distance Learning…
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