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Join Portland Public Schools, and its partners in two half-day professional development workshops.

Workshop #1:
Michele M. Mazzocco, Ph.D.
Johns Hopkins University
Baltimore, MD

“Mathematical Learning Difficulties in School Age Children”

This workshop will focus on the primary characteristics of school-age children (mostly elementary and middle school, with implications for high school) who have mathematical learning difficulties. The objective of this workshop is to familiarize the participants with the cognitive and environmental contributors to mathematical difficulties, particularly those that can be targeted for child assessment, instruction, or teacher preparation. These objectives will be achieved through lecture, limited video reviews, and a discussion of select cases and research findings.

Workshop #2:
Samuel O. Ortiz, Ph.D.
St. John’s University
New York, NY

“Assessment of English language learners in specific learning disabilities: language development, difference, and disorder”

Participants in this workshop will learn about the challenges in evaluating English learners (K–12) and current methods typically employed with diverse populations, including modified or adapted testing, use of a translator or interpreter, nonverbal assessment, and native language assessment. Via lecture, demonstration, and case studies, this workshop will provide instruction in the use of the C-LIM and its application in addressing the issue of “difference versus disorder” by permitting systematic examination of the validity of test results. By being able to evaluate the influence of cultural and linguistic variables on test performance, participants will be able to establish validity and offer defensible, equitable interpretations. Participants will receive guidance on proper use of the approach, its limitations, and advanced issues in evaluating the influence of cultural and linguistic variables on test performance.

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by Stephanie Verlinden, Psy.D. of The Children’s Program

Join us for a meet and greet a 6 pm.

Please RSVP at: http://neuropsychological-assessment.eventbrite.com

WHERE:
Center for Health and Learning
Conference Rooms C-D
St. Charles Medical Center
2500 NE Neff Rd
Bend, OR 97707

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For more details go to: http://www.orbida.org/events/view.asp?EID=345

Topics and presenters:

Barton Reading & Spelling Method, Cheryl Anthony, M.S. Ed.

Orton-Gillingham, Kate Franken, MAT, AOGPE Certified

Slingerland, Myrna Soule, M.Ed., MPA

Lindamood Bell, Christina Sanders

Join us for a meet and greet at 6 pm.

Presented by Barb Steinberg M.Ed., PDX Reading Specialist, LLC

Dyslexia 101 is an informative, enlightening and inspiring workshop in which participants will leave with a clear understanding of the neurological basis of dyslexia.  Scientific and peer reviewed research has shown that the brains of those with dyslexia show functional variations, and that these variations explain why some individuals—dyslexics—struggle to master reading, writing, spelling and occasionally math, despite their intelligence and effort.  After this workshop attendees will be able to recognize the most common early warning signs and chronic symptoms of dyslexia.  Dyslexia represents the most common and most prevalent of all known learning disabilities and impacts approximately 1 in 5 individuals (National Institute of Health). If you are a parent of a struggling learner or are responsible for the education of these amazing children, this is a workshop you don’t want to miss!

Please RSVP at: http://dyslexia-101.eventbrite.com

Join our Tigard group for a movie night!

The Big Picture: Rethinking Dyslexia “Busts any misconceptions on what people with dyslexia can achieve.”  The New York Times

Cost: suggested donation of $5 for room rental.

Location: Symposium Tigard, 12345 SW Main St. Tigard Oregon

Followed by a discussion about dyslexia symptoms, teaching methods, and resources.

Light refreshments will be served.

Location: At the Blosser Center (inside the Rose City Park Presbyterian Church)

1907 NE 45th Ave, Portland, OR 97213

Enter on Hancock Street between 44^th and 45th

Everyone is welcome.

Bring your friends!

by the ORBIDA Student Panel 

Meeting location:

Providence Portland Medical Center

4805 Northeast Glisan Street, Portland, OR 97213

Social room