Pathways - Learning Disability Conference - Parent Pathway
Session Information -
For the full guide to Parents/Educators Sessions being held on Friday and Saturday, please download the Parents/Educators Pathways PDF.
The following is a list of sessions that are being offered to parents and educators.
Both days run from 9:00 a.m. - 3:15 p.m.
Friday, May 22
Keynote – 9:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.
Tales from the Road – presented by Richard Lavoie
Session 2 – 10:15 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
Strategies that Don't Work with LD Kids and Some that Do! – presented by Richard Lavoie
Lunch – Cafeteria – 11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Session 3 – 12:30 p.m. - 1:45 p.m.
Parent Pathway
a) Supporting Your Son or Daughter in Postsecondary Education: How Can You Provide Support While Encouraging Growing Independence? – presented by Pamela Morel
b) The Dog Ate My Homework – presented by Liz Brett-Dickie, Jennifer Dolson, and Joanne McGrath-Kopsala
c) Using Assistive Technology at Home with Your Child – presented by Diane Berzins and Marlene McIntosh
Educator Pathway
a) I Learn Differently, Please Teach Me Differently – presented by Angie Demarco
b) Assessment Reports that Work – presented by Alana Holmes
c) Nice to Meet You! Assissting Students with Self-Advocacy – presented by Jennifer Branconnier
a) Supporting Your Son or Daughter in Postsecondary Education: How Can You Provide Support While Encouraging Growing Independence? – presented by Pamela Morel
b) The Dog Ate My Homework – presented by Liz Brett-Dickie, Jennifer Dolson, and Joanne McGrath-Kopsala
c) Using Assistive Technology at Home with Your Child – presented by Diane Berzins and Marlene McIntosh
Educator Pathway
a) I Learn Differently, Please Teach Me Differently – presented by Angie Demarco
b) Assessment Reports that Work – presented by Alana Holmes
c) Nice to Meet You! Assissting Students with Self-Advocacy – presented by Jennifer Branconnier
Session 4 – 2:00 p.m. - 3:15 p.m.
Parent Pathway
a) P.A.R.E.N.T.S Toolbox – presented by Ron Lessard
b) Pathways to Independence in College and University – presented by Susan Alcorn Mackay and Dan Pletzer
c) Inclusive Assisstive Technology Within Our School – presented by Heidi Linnen-MacDonald
Educator Pathway
a) The Transition to College Program(TCPG): A Specialized Program for Students with Learning Disabilities – presented by Diane Berzins and Pamela Morel
b) Assistive Technology - What Works? – presented by Mark Giddens
c) Orientation Programs for Students - College and University – presented by Suanne Haddad and Mike Walker
d) Differential Instruction – presented by Tracey Whitehouse
a) P.A.R.E.N.T.S Toolbox – presented by Ron Lessard
b) Pathways to Independence in College and University – presented by Susan Alcorn Mackay and Dan Pletzer
c) Inclusive Assisstive Technology Within Our School – presented by Heidi Linnen-MacDonald
Educator Pathway
a) The Transition to College Program(TCPG): A Specialized Program for Students with Learning Disabilities – presented by Diane Berzins and Pamela Morel
b) Assistive Technology - What Works? – presented by Mark Giddens
c) Orientation Programs for Students - College and University – presented by Suanne Haddad and Mike Walker
d) Differential Instruction – presented by Tracey Whitehouse
Saturday, May 23
Keynote – 9:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.
Beating the Odds presented by Lesley Andrew
Session 2 – 10:15 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
Parent Pathway
a) Navigating the School System: Effective Parent/Teacher Partnetship – presented by Sheryl Pryce
b) Inclusive Assistive Technology within our Schools – presented by Heidi Linnen-MacDonald
Educator Pathway
a) Beating Technology Abandonment – presented by Marlene McIntosh
b) Students with ADHD – presented by Robert Silvestri
c) LD Resource Guide: Accommodations, Learning Strategies and Assistive Technology – presented by Diane Berzins and Pamela Morel
a) Navigating the School System: Effective Parent/Teacher Partnetship – presented by Sheryl Pryce
b) Inclusive Assistive Technology within our Schools – presented by Heidi Linnen-MacDonald
Educator Pathway
a) Beating Technology Abandonment – presented by Marlene McIntosh
b) Students with ADHD – presented by Robert Silvestri
c) LD Resource Guide: Accommodations, Learning Strategies and Assistive Technology – presented by Diane Berzins and Pamela Morel
Lunch – Cafeteria – 11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Session 3 – 12:30 p.m. - 1:45 p.m.
Parent Pathway
a) Taxes and Learning Disabilities – presented by Ryan Minor
b) Orientation Programs for Students - College and University – presented by Mike Walker and Suanne Haddad
Educator Pathway
a) I Learn Differently, Please Teach Me Differently – presented by Angie Demarco
b) Using the $50 Smart Board and Inexpensive AT – presented by Yvan Roy
c) Instructing Metacognitive Learning Strategies: How Can Students with Learning Disabilities Take Charge of Their Own Learning? – presented by Pamela Morel and Diane Berzins
a) Taxes and Learning Disabilities – presented by Ryan Minor
b) Orientation Programs for Students - College and University – presented by Mike Walker and Suanne Haddad
Educator Pathway
a) I Learn Differently, Please Teach Me Differently – presented by Angie Demarco
b) Using the $50 Smart Board and Inexpensive AT – presented by Yvan Roy
c) Instructing Metacognitive Learning Strategies: How Can Students with Learning Disabilities Take Charge of Their Own Learning? – presented by Pamela Morel and Diane Berzins
Session 4 – 2:00 p.m. - 3:15 p.m.
Parent Pathway
a) ADHD and Your Child – presented by Robert Silvestri
b) P.A.R.E.N.T.S Toolbox – Ron Lessard
c) The Learning Process and Students with – presented by Elaine Beckett-Albert and Dr. Christine Glenn
Educator Pathway
a) Lessons Learned: Student Success and Technology – presented by Liz Brett-Dickie, Jennifer Dolson, and Joanne McGrath-Kopsala
b) Preparing Your Students for Postsecondary Education – presented by Susan Alcorn Mackay and Dan Pletzer
c) “Meta is Better” – presented by Gail Eaton-Smith
a) ADHD and Your Child – presented by Robert Silvestri
b) P.A.R.E.N.T.S Toolbox – Ron Lessard
c) The Learning Process and Students with – presented by Elaine Beckett-Albert and Dr. Christine Glenn
Educator Pathway
a) Lessons Learned: Student Success and Technology – presented by Liz Brett-Dickie, Jennifer Dolson, and Joanne McGrath-Kopsala
b) Preparing Your Students for Postsecondary Education – presented by Susan Alcorn Mackay and Dan Pletzer
c) “Meta is Better” – presented by Gail Eaton-Smith
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