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Beth Powell has worked in the field of education for over 15 years. After completing her BA degree in Math and her MA in Transformative Leadership with a focus on math education, she developed the Math with Ease® Program. She worked at Lindamood-Bell and has been trained in Slingerland. She has given talks at many events, including the California Mathematics Council’s Asilomar conference, the Cupertino Union school district and for SELPA. Beth is also a musician and plays in a sailor band at historical recreation events.

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12/17/2013 Multisensory Math – An overview from Counting through Pre-Algebra

December 17, 2013 Noon – 1pm Free Online Webinar! Register: http://www.anymeeting.com/PIID=EA50DC83884A39 Multisensory Math – An overview from Counting through Pre-Algebra Many students struggle with math because it is taught with manipulatives and symbols, but the connection between the two is not always made. Parents will learn the importance of concept, computation, and how to use manipulatives effectively.


12/3/2013 Writing and Comprehension – The Missing Link

December 3, 2013 Noon – 1pm Free Online Webinar! Register: http://www.anymeeting.com/PIID=EA50DC83884C3E Writing and Comprehension – The Missing Link Writing is a complex process that requires attention to spelling, grammar, organization and more. This talk will focus on one of the most fundamental skills of writing – the ability to convey meaning. Parents will learn how reading comprehension impacts written expression.


11/26/2013 Verbal Expression – When Your Child Understands But Can’t Explain

November 26, 2013 Noon – 1pm Free Webinar online Register: http://www.anymeeting.com/PIID=EA50DC83884C3D   Students who ramble or get precisely to the point, who can identify a correct answer but cannot come up with it on their own, or students who are reluctant to participate in class discussions or conversation could be having an issue with verbal expression. Parents will learn the warning signs of issues
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Free Webinar – 7/16 – Developing Number Sense

Developing Number Sense Date: 7/16/2013 When: Noon – 1pm Where: Online Cost: Free! Register: http://www.anymeeting.com/PIID=E957DE8985473B   Presenter: Beth Powell, director at The Reading Clinic Many students who struggle with math at any level are struggling with number sense. Join us in discussing how children acquire number sense, the challenges some students face in developing it and learn how to support your child at home.
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Stick-to-it-tiveness

This article, from the National Center for Learning Disabilities, describes the six attributes needed to develop a stick-to-it attitude and different ways you can help develop them. They are: self-awareness, proactivity, perseverance, goal setting, the presence and use of effective support systems and emotional coping strategies. The Reading Clinic offers a unique experience for kids who are having a hard time sticking to their
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Learning to Read: Phonemic Awareness

Date: July 2nd, 2013 Time: Noon – 1pm Where: online Cost: Free!   To register: http://www.anymeeting.com/PIID=E956D789864631   Learning to Read – Phonemic Awareness Parents and educators will learn about the best predictor of success in reading. Topics covered will include what phonemic awareness is and why it matters, how to recognize issues with phonemic awareness, and most importantly, how to support the development of
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The Myth of Average

This TedX talk by L. Todd Rose on The Myth of  Average just might change how you view education.   We’ve already made the change to designing lessons specifically in response to child’s unique set of strengths and weaknesses so we can attest to the effectiveness of this approach. And, as described in the video,  we love the idea of supporting the in classroom experience
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Free Webinar: ADHD and Writing 3/26

We will break apart the writing process in terms of executive functioning skills so that parents and educators can better support students who struggle with writing. Discover how to create effective strategies for an individual student’s needs as well as general writing tips. When: 3/26 at 12pm Where: Online Register at: http://www.anymeeting.com/PIID=E953D985824839 Cost: FREE!  


Free webinar: ADHD and Communication, March 12th

Learn how communication skills are affected by ADHD and what you can do about it. We will discuss strategies for improving listening comprehension and organizing thoughts before speaking. We will also explore the connection between reading comprehension and communication for students with ADHD. When: 3/12 at 12pm Where: Online Register at: http://www.anymeeting.com/PIID=E953D985824B31 Cost: FREE!  


Three Wishes

At The Reading Clinic we have met hundreds of students who are struggling to learn how to read.  As a result, we’ve heard some common themes about what happens in the classroom and at home. We have three simple wishes that would make a world of difference to any student learning how to read. If we had only one wish it would be this:
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