Tuesday, January 27, 2009
AD/HD in Preschoolers and builing Social Skills in Adults
NRC News - AD/HD in Preschoolers and building Social Skills in Adults
Friday, January 23, 2009
Thursday, January 22, 2009
The Learning Resource Program
The Learning Resource Program
at Fort Myers Christian School
The Learning Resource Program at Fort Myers Christian School is designed to assist students who are enrolled in K-8 and struggle academically. We will work with the student, teachers, and parents to provide academic support for students who have been professionally diagnosed and have an IEP (Individualized Educational Plan) or 504 Plan for the following:
►Mild Learning Disabilities
►Dyslexia
►ADD/ADHD with academic difficulties
We understand that children have different learning styles, strengths and weaknesses which can inhibit their best efforts to succeed academically. The Learning Resource Program will be a place students can get specific help in math, reading, spelling, language, writing and study skills as well as address certain processing problems that may block optimum achievement.
Elementary students enrolled in the Learning Resource Program can receive primary instruction in the academic areas of language arts (reading, spelling, writing, grammar) and math. A curriculum is chosen to meet the ability level in a particular content area. Both individual and small group instruction is available depending on the abilities and needs of those enrolled. The goal of instruction is to strengthen academic skills along with building visual and auditory processing abilities and memory strategies. Each child is graded at his or her ability level for courses taught in the Learning Resource Program and are posted in School Dynamics. Regular classroom tests can be administered through the Learning Resource Program if the student’s reading level may hinder performance on the test or as indicated on the student’s educational plan.
Middle School Learning Resource students will be enrolled in a Guided Study Hall. During that time, study skills, test taking skills and learning strategies are addressed and applied. Middle school students can also receive primary instruction in math and/or language arts. Class notes can be supplied to those students with weak auditory processing or documented problems in handwriting and spelling. Regular classroom tests can be administered through the Learning Resource Program if the student’s reading level may hinder performance on the test or as indicated on the student’s educational plan.
To be enrolled in the Learning Resource Program, a student must have an IEP/504 plan, evidence of current psychological testing and be identified with mild learning disability, ADD/ADHD or dyslexia. Students who are struggling in the classroom shall be referred to the Learning Resource Coordinator by the classroom teacher. The Coordinator will complete classroom observations and review the student’s academic history then meet with the teacher and parents to discuss any changes that the teacher and parents can make in the current educational setting. These interventions are documented and evaluated to see if the student has made appropriate progress. If there is not adequate educational progress, parents shall take steps to have their child evaluated by a licensed psychologist. Based on the results of the evaluation, teacher information, and observations, a program will be designed to provide the level of support required to meet the needs of the student.
Parents are an integral part of the process. As parents, you are their main advocate and support. You know your child in a way no one else can. We can teach many strategies and facts, but how you approach the work and your child’s efforts and learning style is very important. Your support and encouragement of your child and his/her educational process sets a tone toward success or failure. Purposely having a study area and study time that is consistent tells your child their schooling is their most important job right now. Understanding some of the material is challenging, but encouraging your child to finish it and to do their best in the process is a life skill essential to your child’s future.
In the FMCS Learning Resource Program, we will work diligently to prepare your child to achieve their highest academic level, develop appropriate social skills, and form good character qualities through the integration of faith and learning in all of our classroom situations.
Levels of Service and Fees: (space is limited in this program)
at Fort Myers Christian School
The Learning Resource Program at Fort Myers Christian School is designed to assist students who are enrolled in K-8 and struggle academically. We will work with the student, teachers, and parents to provide academic support for students who have been professionally diagnosed and have an IEP (Individualized Educational Plan) or 504 Plan for the following:
►Mild Learning Disabilities
►Dyslexia
►ADD/ADHD with academic difficulties
We understand that children have different learning styles, strengths and weaknesses which can inhibit their best efforts to succeed academically. The Learning Resource Program will be a place students can get specific help in math, reading, spelling, language, writing and study skills as well as address certain processing problems that may block optimum achievement.
Elementary students enrolled in the Learning Resource Program can receive primary instruction in the academic areas of language arts (reading, spelling, writing, grammar) and math. A curriculum is chosen to meet the ability level in a particular content area. Both individual and small group instruction is available depending on the abilities and needs of those enrolled. The goal of instruction is to strengthen academic skills along with building visual and auditory processing abilities and memory strategies. Each child is graded at his or her ability level for courses taught in the Learning Resource Program and are posted in School Dynamics. Regular classroom tests can be administered through the Learning Resource Program if the student’s reading level may hinder performance on the test or as indicated on the student’s educational plan.
Middle School Learning Resource students will be enrolled in a Guided Study Hall. During that time, study skills, test taking skills and learning strategies are addressed and applied. Middle school students can also receive primary instruction in math and/or language arts. Class notes can be supplied to those students with weak auditory processing or documented problems in handwriting and spelling. Regular classroom tests can be administered through the Learning Resource Program if the student’s reading level may hinder performance on the test or as indicated on the student’s educational plan.
To be enrolled in the Learning Resource Program, a student must have an IEP/504 plan, evidence of current psychological testing and be identified with mild learning disability, ADD/ADHD or dyslexia. Students who are struggling in the classroom shall be referred to the Learning Resource Coordinator by the classroom teacher. The Coordinator will complete classroom observations and review the student’s academic history then meet with the teacher and parents to discuss any changes that the teacher and parents can make in the current educational setting. These interventions are documented and evaluated to see if the student has made appropriate progress. If there is not adequate educational progress, parents shall take steps to have their child evaluated by a licensed psychologist. Based on the results of the evaluation, teacher information, and observations, a program will be designed to provide the level of support required to meet the needs of the student.
Parents are an integral part of the process. As parents, you are their main advocate and support. You know your child in a way no one else can. We can teach many strategies and facts, but how you approach the work and your child’s efforts and learning style is very important. Your support and encouragement of your child and his/her educational process sets a tone toward success or failure. Purposely having a study area and study time that is consistent tells your child their schooling is their most important job right now. Understanding some of the material is challenging, but encouraging your child to finish it and to do their best in the process is a life skill essential to your child’s future.
In the FMCS Learning Resource Program, we will work diligently to prepare your child to achieve their highest academic level, develop appropriate social skills, and form good character qualities through the integration of faith and learning in all of our classroom situations.
Levels of Service and Fees: (space is limited in this program)
McKay Scholarship apply on line http://www.floridaschoolchoice.org/
Level One:
($300 per school year)
1. IEP (Individualized Education Plan)/504
2. Staffing meeting to inform classroom teachers of student’s academic needs and accommodations in the regular classroom
3. No primary academic instruction in the Learning Resource Program.
4. Consultation with classroom teacher regarding modifications for student’s individualized needs.
5. Test accommodations allowed on classroom tests and/or standardized tests.
Level Two:
($1000 per school year)
1. IEP (Individualized Education Plan)/504
2. Staffing meeting to inform classroom teachers of student’s academic needs and accommodations in the regular classroom
3. No primary academic instruction in the Learning Resource Program.
4. Consultation with classroom teacher regarding modifications for student’s individualized needs.
5. Test accommodations allowed on classroom tests and/or standardized tests.
6. Guided study hall to reinforce classroom concepts.
Level Three:
($1300 per school year)
1. IEP (Individualized Education Plan)/504
2. Staffing meeting to inform classroom teachers of student’s academic needs and accommodations in the regular classroom
3 Primary academic instruction by Learning Resource teacher in mathematics.
4. Quarterly grades issued from the Learning Resource Program for math.
5. Test accommodations allowed on classroom tests and/or standardized tests.
6. Guided study hall to reinforce classroom concepts.
Level Four:
($1800 per school year)
1. IEP (Individualized Education Plan)/504
2. Staffing meeting to inform classroom teachers of student’s academic needs and accommodations in the regular classroom
3 Primary academic instruction by Learning Resource teacher in language arts.
4. Quarterly grades issued from the Learning Resource Program for language, reading, and spelling.
5. Test accommodations allowed on classroom tests and/or standardized tests.
6. Guided study hall to reinforce classroom concepts.
Level Five:
($2000 per school year)
1. IEP (Individualized Education Plan)/504
2. Staffing meeting to inform classroom teachers of student’s academic needs and accommodations in the regular classroom
3 Primary academic instruction by Learning Resource teacher in language arts and math.
4. Quarterly grades issued from the Learning Resource Program for language, reading, and spelling.
5. Test accommodations allowed on classroom tests and/or standardized tests.
6. Guided study hall to reinforce classroom concepts.
Our Learning Resource Program Coordinator is Mrs. Myra Stewart who holds a Florida teaching certificate and is certified in both Elementary Education and Learning Disabilities (k-12). She has taught at Fort Myers Christian School since 1979 in PreK-4, LD Resource Room and First grade. Mrs. Stewart has experience teaching students with various learning disabilities including dyslexia using an Orton-Gillingham approach.
Mission statement FMCS works with the home and the church to Academically Train and Spiritually Nurture students to become productive citizens in society and impact others for Jesus Christ.
Level One:
($300 per school year)
1. IEP (Individualized Education Plan)/504
2. Staffing meeting to inform classroom teachers of student’s academic needs and accommodations in the regular classroom
3. No primary academic instruction in the Learning Resource Program.
4. Consultation with classroom teacher regarding modifications for student’s individualized needs.
5. Test accommodations allowed on classroom tests and/or standardized tests.
Level Two:
($1000 per school year)
1. IEP (Individualized Education Plan)/504
2. Staffing meeting to inform classroom teachers of student’s academic needs and accommodations in the regular classroom
3. No primary academic instruction in the Learning Resource Program.
4. Consultation with classroom teacher regarding modifications for student’s individualized needs.
5. Test accommodations allowed on classroom tests and/or standardized tests.
6. Guided study hall to reinforce classroom concepts.
Level Three:
($1300 per school year)
1. IEP (Individualized Education Plan)/504
2. Staffing meeting to inform classroom teachers of student’s academic needs and accommodations in the regular classroom
3 Primary academic instruction by Learning Resource teacher in mathematics.
4. Quarterly grades issued from the Learning Resource Program for math.
5. Test accommodations allowed on classroom tests and/or standardized tests.
6. Guided study hall to reinforce classroom concepts.
Level Four:
($1800 per school year)
1. IEP (Individualized Education Plan)/504
2. Staffing meeting to inform classroom teachers of student’s academic needs and accommodations in the regular classroom
3 Primary academic instruction by Learning Resource teacher in language arts.
4. Quarterly grades issued from the Learning Resource Program for language, reading, and spelling.
5. Test accommodations allowed on classroom tests and/or standardized tests.
6. Guided study hall to reinforce classroom concepts.
Level Five:
($2000 per school year)
1. IEP (Individualized Education Plan)/504
2. Staffing meeting to inform classroom teachers of student’s academic needs and accommodations in the regular classroom
3 Primary academic instruction by Learning Resource teacher in language arts and math.
4. Quarterly grades issued from the Learning Resource Program for language, reading, and spelling.
5. Test accommodations allowed on classroom tests and/or standardized tests.
6. Guided study hall to reinforce classroom concepts.
Our Learning Resource Program Coordinator is Mrs. Myra Stewart who holds a Florida teaching certificate and is certified in both Elementary Education and Learning Disabilities (k-12). She has taught at Fort Myers Christian School since 1979 in PreK-4, LD Resource Room and First grade. Mrs. Stewart has experience teaching students with various learning disabilities including dyslexia using an Orton-Gillingham approach.
Mission statement FMCS works with the home and the church to Academically Train and Spiritually Nurture students to become productive citizens in society and impact others for Jesus Christ.
Parent2Parent Online Family Training on AD/HD
January 22, 2009
Hurry if you want to join January's Online Classes!!!
For Monday's class: 1 spaces left!!!
For Wednesday's class: 14 spaces left!!
Parent to Parent: A Family Training Program on AD/HD is a state of the art educational program specifically designed for parents, by parents. The training is now available as an online class. You can sit in the comfort of your home, watch the presentation on your computer while interacting with the presenter by phone. This seven session class includes a state of the art curriculum with the training provided by an experienced and certified Parent to Parent Teacher. Each of the two hour sessions covers an area of information absolutely essential to the successful management of AD/HD. And best of all the training is from a parent's perspective, by people who have faced the same struggles, questions and challenges you do.
The COST of the complete 14 hour training course is:
$ 150.00, ONLINE REGISTRATION ONLY!
REGISTER TODAY! Sign up for the class by clicking on Parent to Parent Online Training.
Please Note:
1 - Remember - in order to register for the event, you will be prompted to 'LOGIN' first, before following the 'Registration Link' on the Parent to Parent: Online Family Training on AD/HD
2 - Most of the Resources for the Online Training are in the 'member' areas of the website, and WILL require an active membership to access these materials. Memberships can be renewed or newly processed easily 'online' at www.CHADD.org or by phone at: (301) 306-7070 x 104, with the Membership Department.
The COST of the complete 14 hour training course is: $ 150.00,ONLINE REGISTRATION ONLY!
Available Online Classes for January!
Parent to Parent: Online Family Training on AD/HD with Toni Wood on
Mondays, starting January 26, 2009 at 6:30 PM (EST)!
1/26/09 - Overview of AD/HD
2/2/09 - Assessment to Multimodal Treatment
2/9/09 - The Impact of AD/HD on the Family and Creating Developmental and Age Appropriate Positive Behavioral Interventions
2/16/09 - Developing Parent Strategies and Interventions that Strengthen Family Relationships
2/23/09 - Special Education / IDEA & Section 504 / Advocacy & Classroom Accomodations
3/2/09 - Working with the Schools: Building an Education Team that Works
3/9/09 - AD/HD Across the Lifespan: Teens and Adults with AD/HD
OR
Parent to Parent: Online Family Training on AD/HD with Tom Montague on
Wednesdays, starting January 28, 2009 at 6:00 PM (EST)!
1/28/09 - Overview of AD/HD
2/4/09 - Assessment to Multimodal Treatment
2/11/09 - The Impact of AD/HD on the Family and Creating Developmental and Age Appropriate Positive Behavioral Interventions
2/18/09 - Developing Parent Strategies and Interventions that Strengthen Family Relationships
2/25/09 - Special Education / IDEA & Section 504 / Advocacy & Classroom Accomodations
3/4/09 - Working with the Schools: Building an Education Team that Works
3/11/09 - AD/HD Across the Lifespan: Teens and Adults with AD/HD
Each family participating will receive a Parent to Parent Participant Manual full of background material, resources and articles to supplement what you are learning through the class.
Call the Parent to Parent Coordinator to register by phone at 301-306-7070 extension 135, and leave a detailed message with contact information and your call will be returned.
ACT NOW, First Come, First Serve!
Ruth Hughes, CHADD / Parent to Parent Program
Click here to send this email to a friend!
CHADD's Parent to Parent: Family Training on AD/HD®
• 8181 Professional Place, Suite 150, Landover, MD 20785 • Ph: 301-306-7070 ext 135 • Fax: 301-306-7090 • Email: parent2parent@chadd.org
Hurry if you want to join January's Online Classes!!!
For Monday's class: 1 spaces left!!!
For Wednesday's class: 14 spaces left!!
Parent to Parent: A Family Training Program on AD/HD is a state of the art educational program specifically designed for parents, by parents. The training is now available as an online class. You can sit in the comfort of your home, watch the presentation on your computer while interacting with the presenter by phone. This seven session class includes a state of the art curriculum with the training provided by an experienced and certified Parent to Parent Teacher. Each of the two hour sessions covers an area of information absolutely essential to the successful management of AD/HD. And best of all the training is from a parent's perspective, by people who have faced the same struggles, questions and challenges you do.
The COST of the complete 14 hour training course is:
$ 150.00, ONLINE REGISTRATION ONLY!
REGISTER TODAY! Sign up for the class by clicking on Parent to Parent Online Training.
Please Note:
1 - Remember - in order to register for the event, you will be prompted to 'LOGIN' first, before following the 'Registration Link' on the Parent to Parent: Online Family Training on AD/HD
2 - Most of the Resources for the Online Training are in the 'member' areas of the website, and WILL require an active membership to access these materials. Memberships can be renewed or newly processed easily 'online' at www.CHADD.org or by phone at: (301) 306-7070 x 104, with the Membership Department.
The COST of the complete 14 hour training course is: $ 150.00,ONLINE REGISTRATION ONLY!
Available Online Classes for January!
Parent to Parent: Online Family Training on AD/HD with Toni Wood on
Mondays, starting January 26, 2009 at 6:30 PM (EST)!
1/26/09 - Overview of AD/HD
2/2/09 - Assessment to Multimodal Treatment
2/9/09 - The Impact of AD/HD on the Family and Creating Developmental and Age Appropriate Positive Behavioral Interventions
2/16/09 - Developing Parent Strategies and Interventions that Strengthen Family Relationships
2/23/09 - Special Education / IDEA & Section 504 / Advocacy & Classroom Accomodations
3/2/09 - Working with the Schools: Building an Education Team that Works
3/9/09 - AD/HD Across the Lifespan: Teens and Adults with AD/HD
OR
Parent to Parent: Online Family Training on AD/HD with Tom Montague on
Wednesdays, starting January 28, 2009 at 6:00 PM (EST)!
1/28/09 - Overview of AD/HD
2/4/09 - Assessment to Multimodal Treatment
2/11/09 - The Impact of AD/HD on the Family and Creating Developmental and Age Appropriate Positive Behavioral Interventions
2/18/09 - Developing Parent Strategies and Interventions that Strengthen Family Relationships
2/25/09 - Special Education / IDEA & Section 504 / Advocacy & Classroom Accomodations
3/4/09 - Working with the Schools: Building an Education Team that Works
3/11/09 - AD/HD Across the Lifespan: Teens and Adults with AD/HD
Each family participating will receive a Parent to Parent Participant Manual full of background material, resources and articles to supplement what you are learning through the class.
Call the Parent to Parent Coordinator to register by phone at 301-306-7070 extension 135, and leave a detailed message with contact information and your call will be returned.
ACT NOW, First Come, First Serve!
Ruth Hughes, CHADD / Parent to Parent Program
Click here to send this email to a friend!
CHADD's Parent to Parent: Family Training on AD/HD®
• 8181 Professional Place, Suite 150, Landover, MD 20785 • Ph: 301-306-7070 ext 135 • Fax: 301-306-7090 • Email: parent2parent@chadd.org
Tuesday, January 20, 2009
McKay Scholarship available at FMCS
Fort Myers Christian School is now an approved McKay Scholarship school. Please go to this website for information on requirements and to apply. http://www.floridaschoolchoice.org/
FMCS offers a Learning Resource Program that addresses the needs of students diagnosed with mild learning disabilities including dyslexia and attention deficit disorder. Visit our website at www.fmcs-fl.com for more information and to request a registration packet.
The Learning Resource Program at Fort Myers Christian School is designed to assist students who are enrolled in K-8 and struggle academically. We will work with the student, teachers, and parents to provide academic support for students who have been professionally diagnosed and have an IEP (Individualized Educational Plan) or 504 Plan for the following:
►Mild Learning Disabilities
►Dyslexia
►ADD/ADHD with academic difficulties
We understand that children have different learning styles, strengths and weaknesses which can inhibit their best efforts to succeed academically. The Learning Resource Program will be a place students can get specific help in math, reading, spelling, language, writing and study skills as well as address certain processing problems that may block optimum achievement.
FMCS offers a Learning Resource Program that addresses the needs of students diagnosed with mild learning disabilities including dyslexia and attention deficit disorder. Visit our website at www.fmcs-fl.com for more information and to request a registration packet.
The Learning Resource Program at Fort Myers Christian School is designed to assist students who are enrolled in K-8 and struggle academically. We will work with the student, teachers, and parents to provide academic support for students who have been professionally diagnosed and have an IEP (Individualized Educational Plan) or 504 Plan for the following:
►Mild Learning Disabilities
►Dyslexia
►ADD/ADHD with academic difficulties
We understand that children have different learning styles, strengths and weaknesses which can inhibit their best efforts to succeed academically. The Learning Resource Program will be a place students can get specific help in math, reading, spelling, language, writing and study skills as well as address certain processing problems that may block optimum achievement.
Mission statement: FMCS works with the home and the church to academically train and spiritually nurture students to become productive citizens in society and
impact others for Jesus Christ.
Monday, January 12, 2009
Asperger Syndrome: What Is It?
Asperger Syndrome: What Is It?
There are many sources of information on this disorder. This is just one, but it gives a good overview.
There are many sources of information on this disorder. This is just one, but it gives a good overview.
CHADD Live | Home Page
CHADD Live Home Page
CHADD stands for Children and Adults with Attention Deficit Disorder. It includes both with and without hyperactivity. This is an excellent source for information on this topic and provides information on local meetings.
Where: at Lee Memorial Hospital Auditorium located at 2776 Cleveland Avenue, Fort Myers.
Schedule of Meetings for 2009:
January 6 - Medication - A Psychiatrist presents
February 3 - A Family Forum--bring your AD/HD child
March 3 - Behavioral Treatment
April 7 - Education Law, Legal Rights & Advocacy
May 5 - Living with AD/HD
June 2 - A Round Table of SupportFor More Information
Contact: Lynne Lampila, 239-466-1167, cell 239-940-2578; or Jean Gavin, 239-472-9758; or write: CHADD of Lee County, 14851 David Drive, Ft. Myers, FL 33908 or email Lynne at lflampila@cs.com.
You are not alone! Come learn with us. We look forward to meeting you!!!
CHADD stands for Children and Adults with Attention Deficit Disorder. It includes both with and without hyperactivity. This is an excellent source for information on this topic and provides information on local meetings.
LOCAL INFORMATION:
When: Meetings are held on the first Tuesday (with the exception of November***) of each month, 7:00 - 9:00 p.m.Where: at Lee Memorial Hospital Auditorium located at 2776 Cleveland Avenue, Fort Myers.
Schedule of Meetings for 2009:
January 6 - Medication - A Psychiatrist presents
February 3 - A Family Forum--bring your AD/HD child
March 3 - Behavioral Treatment
April 7 - Education Law, Legal Rights & Advocacy
May 5 - Living with AD/HD
June 2 - A Round Table of SupportFor More Information
Contact: Lynne Lampila, 239-466-1167, cell 239-940-2578; or Jean Gavin, 239-472-9758; or write: CHADD of Lee County, 14851 David Drive, Ft. Myers, FL 33908 or email Lynne at lflampila@cs.com.
You are not alone! Come learn with us. We look forward to meeting you!!!
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