NOVEMBER 7, 2024—7 P.M. CENTRAL LDA OF ILLINOIS PRESENTS BARI LEVIN OF THE ABLE FOUNDATION. All are invited. Bari Levin is the Executive Director of the I AM ABLE Foundation, We all learn differently and the foundation amplifies the voices of neurodivergent learners. You will learn how to use creative art projects, games, and family conversations to support the child’s learning environment. Bev Johns is inviting […]

Join us for a Free Webinar on Cognitive and Neuropsychological Processing in SLD Evaluations     Considering cognitive and neuropsychological processing when completing evaluations for SLD can inform both eligibility and interventions. SLD is a neurologically-based disorder, so using a neuropsychological lens when evaluating a student yields important insights. This webinar will introduce Demands Analysis, […]

Hangout Hive members will be at the Fair!  Come meet us!     Join the Transition Work Group for their free Annual Transition Resource Fair! When: Sunday, November 10, 2024 at 1:00 pm Where: CLE | 401 N. Washington Street Rockville MD Perks: More than 50 representatives from government agencies, MCPS, Montgomery College, and local service […]

Free Webinar "Putting Working Memory to Work to Support Student Learning" Friday, November 15 2:00 - 3:00 p.m. Eastern Time Presented by Rick Bryck, Ph.D. Senior Director, Landmark College Institute for Research and Training Working memory (WM) is considered a fundamental executive function. It serves as a gatekeeper to information processing and thus knowledge acquisition. This […]

NOVEMBER 20, 2024—7 P.M. CENTRAL. WHAT IS A NON-VERBAL LEARNING DISABILITY AND HOW CAN WE HELP OUR STUDENTS. DR. MEG CARROLL, SAINT XAVIER UNIVERSITY. Bev Johns is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting. Join Zoom Meeting https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87512739242?pwd=NwGzYUm3NKwa1jTvnNLTLQkbgjQMky.1 Meeting ID: 875 1273 9242 Passcode: 875360

ADHD EXPERT WEBINAR How to Manage Executive Function and Working Memory Challenges: A Guide for Adults with ADHD   EXPERT: Peg Dawson, Ed.D. DATE & TIME: Thursday, December 5 @ 1pm EST (12pm CST; 11am MST; 10am PST)  |  Find it in your time zone >   This webinar will be recorded. Register now for access to […]

Leveraging Assistive Technology to Empower Neurodiverse Learners by Sharon Plante Unlocking potential, one piece at a time. Free Webinar Thursday, December 5th at 7:00 PM ET Discover how assistive technology can transform your child’s learning experience. Join us as we present Sharon Plante, Director of Education and Instructional Technology at The Southport School, as she […]

Hello everyone! When your child is struggling in school and you or the IEP team is considering a more restrictive or different program placement, it is important to understand All About the Least Restrictive Environment. Sec. 300.114 LRE requirements - Individuals with Disabilities Education Act Families, educators and caregivers will benefit from my free session […]

JANUARY 14, 2025, 7 P.M. CENTRAL—THE LEARNING DISABILITIES ASSOCIATION OF ILLINOIS--THE JANET LERNER MEMORIAL SPEAKER SERIES FEATURES JANET FLESCH PRESENTING ON: SUPPORTING LEARNING AT HOME; STRATEGIES FOR ACADEMIC SUCCESS.   Bev Johns is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting. Join Zoom Meeting https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82459779426?pwd=QmgmJtoBSBcbcItTxj1zyI5asgKdPL.1 Meeting ID: 824 5977 9426 Passcode: 372892 --- One tap mobile […]

"Straight Talk about ADHD Treatment: The Pro's and Con's of Medication" 6:30PM on Zoom Catherine McCarthy, MD Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist in private practice in McLean, Va   Catherine McCarthy, MD is a Duke-trained child and adolescent psychiatrist with over 25 years of clinical experience. In addition to clinical work, she is a co-author of the […]