**Questions must be submitted before the broadcast at www.youtube.com/user/LdEduTalk or info@LdEduTalk.org. Week 1, Thursday, May 8th Tune in at noon: www.youtube.com/user/LdEduTalk Debunking Myths about Reading How do children learn to read? The science of reading is well understood, and often times, issues with reading can be identified as early as 4 years old by difficulty with pre-reading skills. But teacher training has lagged behind the
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Feb 4, 2013 Noon – 1pm Free! Register: http://www.anymeeting.com/PIID=EA50DC83894D30 ADHD and Communication 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.
Jan 21, 2014 Noon – 1pm Free Online Webinar! Register: http://www.anymeeting.com/PIID=EA50DC83894D3B 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 phonemic awareness in young children. We
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January 7, 2014 Noon – 1pm Free Online Webinar! Register: http://www.anymeeting.com/PIID=EA50DC83894E3E Learning To Read – What Every Parent Should Know Parents who understand how children learn to read are more knowledgeable about their child’s reading progress. Learn to identify five essential reading skills and how they create a successful reader. Anecdotal stories about former students will help to illustrate the concepts presented.
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.
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.
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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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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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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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!