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This 4-day summer institute offered full-day workshops:
- Introduction to Learning Disabilities
- Managing the Impact of Executive Function Difficulty
- Introduction to Teaching Study Skills
- Improving Academic Reading Comprehension
Sessions provide in-depth review of the latest research and theory, as well as opportunities to practice implementing workshop concepts.
Audience: Secondary (grades 6-12) teachers & parents, college & university professors, principals, school heads, administrators, educational consultants, curriculum coordinators and staff developers, learning specialists, special educators, disability support staff, tutors, advisors.
Date and Location
August 13 - 16, 2012
8:30 a.m. Registration
9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. Workshop
Location: Flint Hill School, West Campus 3320 Jermantown Road - Oakton, Virginia 22124
Additional travel and accommodations details
Cost and Registration
$135 for each workshop.
Get $15 off each workshop when you register with one or more other people from your school.
Flint Hill faculty should register here, but will not be asked to submit payment. Flint Hill School has made prior arrangements for your attendance.
Meals
Morning coffee and lunch will be provided at Flint Hill during the workshops. Participants are on their own for dinner.
Workshop Descriptions
Introduction to Learning Disabilities, Monday August 13
Successful programs and instruction should be based on a solid understanding of the nature and characteristics of learning disabilities and attention disorders and how these can impact academic skills and behaviors. This interactive session provides an overview of terms, definitions, and characteristics, as well as practical advice for educators.
Managing the Impact of Executive Function Difficulty, Tuesday August 14
Why do some bright students with good academic skills appear to “spin their wheels” and fail to achieve their potential? Often it’s a result of difficulty with executive functions, the ability to regulate goal-setting and task completion. This workshop explores the theoretical basis for executive function difficulty at school and home, providing educators and parents with insights for designing effective interventions that promote academic success. Participants will expand their repertory of strategies for meeting the challenges of time and task management, with a focus on practicing a coaching approach to student self-management.
Introduction to Teaching Study Skills, Wednesday August 15
Study Skills are sometimes called the “hidden curriculum.” Teachers often assume students know how to organize materials, manage time and tasks efficiently, take and use notes effectively, and prepare for tests. However, many students lack these essential skills and approach these tasks haphazardly. This workshop introduces classroom-tested strategies teachers can implement within content courses and teach to students to foster self-regulation.
Teaching Academic Reading Comprehension, Thursday August 16
This workshop will review the latest research in reading processes with a focus on reading comprehension. Participants will receive examples of effective strategies that promote reading comprehension in core content areas, within a framework for effective instructional design. The workshop is designed for general education instructors as well as those who work with students with learning differences. Participants should bring currently used texts and reading assignments on which to build lessons and activities.
Instructor: Linda Hecker
 Linda Hecker, M.Ed., Lead Education Specialist
Linda Hecker, M.Ed., has taught at Landmark College since its founding in 1985. Currently a Lead Education Specialist for the Institute, she has overseen teacher training programs, taught English, study skills, and music classes, and served as an academic advisor, Chair of the Tutorial Department, and Academic Dean. She received her M.Ed. from the University of Hartford and her B.A. from Brandeis University. Ms. Hecker has presented workshops, courses, teacher training programs, and/or keynote speeches at dozens of institutions and conferences. Recent talks spotlight venues as diverse as the Smithsonian Museum, George Washington University, Chicago Public Schools, and the American Community School, Athens, Greece. She lives in Guilford, Vermont, and is an avid freelance violinist.
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