UPCOMING WORKSHOPS & SEMINARS (Compiled by Kathy A. Ryan, MCCPTA-SEC, 301-987-0349)

UPCOMING WORKSHOPS & SEMINARS
(Sept. 2010 - May 2011, updated 09/06/10)
(Compiled by Kathy A. Ryan, MCCPTA-SEC, 301-987-0349)
Support Group meetings at: http://www.mccpta.net/SupportGroups.html
Workshops are FREE unless otherwise noted.
* Workshops geared towards professionals, may be of interest to parents
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LOCATE: Child Care. A free service available to parents who have children with special needs and are looking for child
care. Will refer you to child care providers and programs who are willing and able to accommodate your child’s individual
needs. Offered by Maryland Family Network, Inc. through funding from the Maryland State Department of Education, 1800-999-0120, [email protected]. Forms to request LOCATE services in Montgomery County are available
in English & Spanish at:
http://www.montgomerycountymd.gov/hhstmpl.asp?url=/content/hhs/cyf/CCRRC/forms/ccforms.asp
Mon. - Fri., 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM. Bi-Lingual Case Coordination Service - Family Service Agency. Community
resources for Spanish speaking residents in Gaithersburg. Get information about clothing, food, furniture programs,
counseling, education, notary services, medical, dental & much more. Family Service Agency (FSA), 610 East Diamond
Ave., Gaithersburg. Co-sponsored by FSA and the City of Gaithersburg, make an appointment with Lucia Torres, 301840-3234.
Ongoing. Forget-Me-Not Grief Support Groups, (FREE). For children in Grades K-5 who have recently experienced
the loss of a loved one. Opportunity to connect with other children and to process their feelings. 14508 Physicians La.,
Suite 111, Rockville. Offered by the Expressive Therapy Center, Stephanie Natter, 301-869-1017, ext. 1,
www.expressivetherapycenter.com. (Call for Fall 2009 dates/times)
TBD. Parents and Teachers as Allies: Recognizing Early-Onset Mental Illness in Children and Adolescents,
FREE. A two-hour program focuses on training parents and school staff to identify the signs of mental illness in children
and refer children and families to appropriate mental health services. The presentation features four speakers - 3 parents
of children with mental illness and a young person with mental illness. One of the parent speakers is also an educator. At
Your School In-Service or PTA meeting. Offered by NAMI of Montgomery County, call to receive a packet of information
or to schedule a presentation this coming fall/winter with Dara Baylinson, Child and Adolescent Program Coordinator,
301-949-5852, ext. 101, [email protected], www.namimc.org. Downloadable brochure at:
http://www.namimc.org/PDF/PTAABrochure.pdf. Spanish version at:
www.nami.org/Template.cfm?Section=Schools_and_Education&template=/ContentManagement/ContentDisplay.cfm&Co
ntentID=72440.
Fall 2010, 7:00 - 9:30 PM. NAMI Basics. This is a six-week class for parents of children and teens with mental illness
modeled on NAMI’s signature Family to Family program tailored to the needs of parents with children under the age of 18.
More information about the program at www.nami.org/basics. Bethesda/Rockville. Sponsored by NAMI of MC, Dara
Baylinson, 301-949-5852, ext. 112, [email protected], www.namimc.org.
Fall 2010. Family to Family. 12-week education program that helps family members understand and support their ill
mentally ill relatives while maintaining their own well-being. 3 classes - Takoma Park, Olney & Rockville. Sponsored
NAMI of MC, Hilary, pre-registration required, 301-949-5852, ext. 100, [email protected].
Mon. - Fri., 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM. Military Outreach Initiative - Information and Resource Helpline of the HOPES
Program. Call for help in finding resources for military families (active, Reserve, National Guard and veteran. Gain
access to mental health services, benefit service information, family readiness organizations, information on housing,
employment, transition assistance, recreation and more. 301-738-7176. Offered by the Mental Health Association of
Montgomery County, Jessica McNurlen, [email protected].
Weds, 12:00 - 1:00 PM. Job Search Club, $50/5 sessions. Participants can join at any time to learn why networking is
vital, talk about your experiences, update your action plan and get expert guidance from a professional career coach. 200
Wood Hill Rd., Rockville. Offered by JSSA Employment and Career Services, 301-610-8380, [email protected].
Sept. 7, 7:00 - 9:00 PM. Raising Responsible Children: Teaching Accountability Through Chores and Allowance,
FREE, donation appreciated. Workshop will discuss getting children’s cooperation with chores, instituting a plan for
allowance and setting limits that hold kids accountable. Bethesda Library, 7400 Arlington Rd., Bethesda. Offered by the
YMCA Bethesda Youth & Family Services as a Y’s Words: Library Workshop. Questions or registration with Pam Mintz
301-229-1347, [email protected].
Sept. 8, 6:00 - 8:00 PM. Alternative Communication Methods. Kimahni Peele, a board-certified behavioral analyst, will
discuss behaviors as communication, the Picture Exchange Communication System (PECS) and sign language. Army
Community Service, 830 Chisholm Ave., Fort Meade. Sponsored by the Community Exceptional Family Members
Programs, register by e-mailing [email protected] or by calling 301-677-4122.
Sept. 8, 6:30 - 9:30 PM. *Is It A Big Problem or A Little Problem? - Helping the Child With Sensory Motor, Speech,
& Language Challenges Succeed, $60. Ivymount School, 11614 Seven Locks Rd., Rockville. Offered by the Ivymount
School Outreach Program, http://www.ivymount.org/Outreach.cfm?subpage=691.
Sept. 11 - Jan. 2011, 8:30 - 12:30 PM. Autism Adult Issues Workshops. Series of workshops on issues that affect
adults with autism. 8:30 - 11:00 AM, Session for adults with autism or Asperger’s. 11:00 AM - 12:30 PM, session for
parents who care for individuals with Autism. The Bain Center, 5470 Ruth Keeton Way, Columbia. Hosted by Pathfinders
for Autism & the Howard County Autism Society, http://www.howard-autism.org/, 410-290-3466.
Sept. 11, 8:30 - 12:30 PM. Employment for Adults with Autism. William Stillman and Sherry Moyer will present at this
workshop with two sessions one for adults with autism with Asperger’s or High Functioning Autism and one for the parents
who care for individuals with Autism. The Bain Center, 5470 Ruth Keeton Way, Columbia. Co-sponsored by Pathfinders
for Autism and the Howard County Autism Society, http://www.acteva.com/booking.cfm?bevaID=205385, registration
required.
Sept. 11, 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM. Family Conference for Homicide Survivors: 2010 “A Day of Healing”, $15/adult,
$10/child, $35/family up to 5 members (lunch included). Workshops for adults and youth with panelists, advocates,
activities and resources. Morgan State University, Carl J. Murphy Fine Arts Bldg., 2201 Argonne Dr., Baltimore.
Sponsored by Roberta’s House Family Grief Support Center, 410-235-6633, [email protected],
http://www.robertashouse.org/.
Sept. 11, 12:30 - 3:00 PM. Luncheon - Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders, Parent Support Group. Birth/adoptive
parents are invited for a support group luncheon. Olney. Sponsored by the National Organization on Fetal Alcohol
Syndrome, Brianna Montgomery, 202-785-8570, www.nofas.org.
Sept. 11, 1:30 - 4:00 PM. Talking to Your Child About Adoption, $50. This seminar will provide parents with
information and techniques for talking to their children in a developmentally appropriate manner. CAF, 10230 New
Hampshire Ave., Suite 200, Silver Spring. Offered by the Center for Adoptive Families, 301-439-2900,
http://www.centerforadoptivefamilies.org/parenting.asp.
Sept. 11, 3:00 - 4:30 PM. Why Won’t My Kids Listen to Me? - An Introduction to PEP. For parents of children ages
2.5 - 18 who haven’t taken a PEP class. PEP, 10100 Connecticut Ave., Kensington. Offered by the Parent
Encouragement Program (PEP), registration required, 301-929-8824, www.parentencouragement.org/.
Sept. 13, 7:00 - 9:00 PM. The Logic of Logical Consequences: Practical Applications, FREE, donation appreciated.
Learn the ins and outs of developing and applying effective logical consequences. Potomac Library, 10101 Glenolden
Dr., Potomac. Offered by the YMCA Bethesda Youth & Family Services as a Y’s Words: Library Workshop. Questions or
registration with Pam Mintz 301-229-1347, [email protected].
Sept. 14, 3:00 - 4:00 PM. *Webinar - Addressing Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders (FASD) in a Treatment or
Clinical Environment, $65. Participants will receive an overview of diagnostic criteria and behavioral characteristics of
FASD through the lifespan. Offered the National Association for the Dually Diagnosed, 845-331-4336,
http://www.thenadd.org/pages/conferences/teleconference.shtml.
Sept. 14 - Dec. 7, 6:30 - 9:30 PM. *Adult Assessment and Treatment: A Biopsychosocial Approach, $750/12
sessions, 34 CEUs. Faculty includes Douglas Chavis, M.D, Roger Friedman Ph.D., Fernando Goes, M.D., Nicholas
Schor, M.D., Larry Silver, M.D., Elizabeth Winter, M.D., Nancy Younan, M.D., Bonnie Zucker, Psy.D., Dawn Kaye, LCSW,
Ann Kendall, Ph.D. and Ellen Pskowski, LCSW-C. JSSA, 6123 Montrose Rd., Rockville. Offered by the Jewish Social
Services Agency, Susan Loughman, LCSW-C, 401-816-2617, [email protected].
Sept. 14, 7:45 - 8:30 PM. Social Cognitive Thinking. Free workshop based on Michelle Garcia Winner’s philosophy.
Parent University, 6208 Montrose Rd, Rockville. Offered by the Parent University, 301-468-9343, ext. 2,
[email protected].
Sept. 15, 6:30 - 9:30 PM. *Hands That Work - Implementing Functional Strategies for the Development of Fine and
Visual Motor Skills, $60. Ivymount School, 11614 Seven Locks Rd., Rockville. Offered by the Ivymount School
Outreach Program, http://www.ivymount.org/Outreach.cfm?subpage=691.
Sept. 15, 7:00 - 8:30 PM. Roadtrip Without A Map: Parenting and Teaching Disorganized Students, $15/person,
$20/couple; series of 8, $100/person, $150/couple. Presentation by Dr. Laurie Dietzel. Lab School, 4759 Reservoir Rd.,
NW, Washington, D.C. Offered by the Lab School, Kaiser Permanente Lecture Series, Carrie Hurd, 202-454-2343,
[email protected], http://www.labschool.org/lectures.
Sept. 16, 4:00 - 6:00 PM. Hispanic Heritage Month Kick-Off Event. Featuring a panel presentation: Latinos in
Montgomery County: Understanding Our Past, Present and Future. Executive Office Bldg., Auditorium, 101 Monroe St.,
Rockville. Sponsored by the Montgomery County Council.
Sept. 16, 6:30 - 9:00 PM. Non-Pharmaceutical Approaches to the Management of ADHD - Monthly Educational
and Support Meeting of the Gifted with Learning Differences Educational Network, (3rd Thurs., 6:30 - 9:00 PM).
Bring your meal and network during the advocacy session until 7:30 PM. 7:30 PM - Dr. Maureen Donnelly presents.
Walter Johnson High School, 6400 Rock Spring Dr., Bethesda. Sponsored by The Gifted with Learning Differences
Educational Network, Joan Wittan, [email protected], www.gtldnetwork.org.
Sept. 16 & 23, 7:00 - 8:30 PM. Workshops for Parents of Deafness: Challenges of Raising Children. Free
educational workshop for deaf parents and hearing parents who have deaf family members. Share experiences, gain
support and receive advice. JSSA, 200 Wood Hill Rd, Rockville. Jewish Social Service Agency, Lizabeth Katz, LCSW-C,
[email protected], register at TTY 301-309-2597, V 301-838-4200.
Sept. 16, 7:15 PM. Suicide Prevention - NAMI Educational Meeting (2nd Thurs., 7:15 PM). NAMI, 11718 Parklawn
Dr., Rockville. Montgomery County Chapter of the National Alliance on Mental Illness; 301-949-5852 (2009).
Sept. 18, 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM. MD PTA Regional Training. For PTA officers, fundraising chairman, treasurers, incoming
and returning leaders. Workshop is free but registration is required. Wicomico County Board of Education, 101 Long
Ave., Salisbury. Sponsored by the Maryland PTA, http://www.mdpta.org/documents/WicomicoCountyTraining10.pdf, 800707-7972, 410-760-6221, [email protected]. Registration Deadline Sept. 15.
Sept. 18 - Dec. 18, 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM. *Neuro-psychology of Learning Differences and Disorders, $750, CEUs.
Course for all teachers, academic therapists, tutors and parents who wish to better understand the neurological strengths
and weaknesses of their learners. ASDEC, 22 West Jefferson St., Rockville. Offered by the Atlantic Seaboard Dyslexia
education Center, 301-762-2414, www.asdec.org.
Sept. 19, 3:30 - 5:30 PM. Choosing a Caregiver, Monthly Takoma Attachment Parenting Support Group (2nd Sun.,
3:30-5:50 PM). Network with other parents about how to choose the right caregiver for your children. 5:30 - 6:30 PM
Potluck dinner, bring a dish to share. Children welcome. TBD, Takoma Park. Sponsored by the Takoma Attachment
Parenting, Inc., 301-864-1889, http://www.takoma-ap.org/ (check for monthly discussion topics & locations).
Sept. 19, 7:15 - 9:30 PM. For Our Kids, For Ourselves Support Group. Facilitated by Dr. Marla Shapiro this new
support group will bring together parents for networking and sharing. Potomac Senior Living Community, 11215 7 Locks
Rd., Potomac. Sponsored by For Our Kids, For Ourselves, Jaime Selvin, [email protected].
Sept. 20, Oct. 25, Nov. 15, Dec. 13, 6:30 - 9:30 PM. *Family Treatment Program, $300, 12 CEUs. Participants will
learn which family therapy concepts and techniques can serve for assessing and working with the family context. Training
designed for mental health professionals (social workers, psychologists, counselors and psychiatric nurses. JSSA, 6123
Montrose Rd., Rockville. Offered by the Jewish Social Services Agency, Susan Loughman, LCSW-C, 401-816-2617,
[email protected].
Sept. 20, 7:00 - 9:00 PM. Back Talk, Eye Rolls and Attitude: Taking the Dis out of Disrespect, FREE, donation
appreciated. This workshop will address how to respond to disrespect and how to build respectful relationships. Davis
Library, 6400 Democracy Blvd., Bethesda. Offered by the YMCA Bethesda Youth & Family Services as a Y’s Words:
Library Workshop. Questions or registration with Pam Mintz 301-229-1347, [email protected].
Sept. 21 - Dec. 7, Tues. & Thurs., 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM. *Teaching Methods: Learning Disabilities: Intensive Tutor
Training for Teachers & Supervised Practicum, $1,200. Learn to select teaching methods and materials that focus on
the students’ strengths while remediating weaknesses. Applicants accepted into the program may apply for a grant
toward the cost. Kingsbury School, 5000 14th St., NW, Washington, D.C. Offered by Kingsbury School, Anne Hoover,
202-545-2424, [email protected], http://www.kingsbury.org/tutoring/become.aspx.
Sept. 21, 1:00 - 4:00 PM. *On Our Own Maryland’s Spotlight on Mental Health, $35, CEUs. Seminar features Dr.
William Anthony, executive director of the Center of Psychiatric Rehabilitation, Boston University. Turf Valley Country
Club, Cameo Ballroom, Ellicott City. Offered by On Our Own Maryland, http://www.onourownmd.org/calendar.html, 800704-0262.
Sept. 21 - Jan. 11, 3:00 - 5::00 PM. *Coaching Teens & College Students with ADHD, $1,800, 30 hr, ICF Approved
Course (Tues., 3:000 - 5:00 PM). Training for non-coaches and coaches in training. JST Coaching, Ilc, 1702 Builders
Ct., Herndon. Offered by Jodi Sleeper-Triplett Coaching, Ilc, 703-437-1256, http://www.jstcoach.com/training.
Sept. 21, 6:00 - 9:00 PM. *Teachable Moments: Building Positive Relationships and Conflict Resolution in Early
Childhood, $40, COK: Child Development/Level I-II. One of the core of knowledge for Child Care Providers will explore
how to help children learn to express their own emotions and recognize the emotions of others. The Ina Kay Bldg., 200
Wood Hill Rd., Rockville. Offered by the Jewish Social Services Agency, Ju Liu, 301-610-8384, [email protected],
http://www.jssa.org/for_professionals#Child-Care-Providers-Workshops.
Sept. 21, 6:30 - 8:00 PM. Spanish Literacy Workshop (Tues. & Thurs.). Designed for native speakers who need more
literacy training this class is held twice a week. Wheaton Library, 11701 Georgia Ave., Wheaton. Offered by the Gilchrist
Center, Dolores Ustrell-Roig, 240-777-4940.
Sept. 21, 6:30 - 9:00 PM. TRICARE/Other Benefits and Safety Issues for Military Parents with Children with
Autism and Other Cognitive Disabilities. Guest speaker will LTC Scott Campbell. Learn about medical benefits and
safety issues and network with other families. Army Community Service, 9800 Belvoir Rd., Bldg. 200, Fort Belvoir. Cosponsored by Fort Belvoir and Fort Myer Military Community Exceptional Family Members Programs, reservations
required for class, on-site child care, Marcia O’Connor, 703-696=8467, 703-696-4675 (TTY).
Sept. 21, 7:00 - 9:00 PM. Duck, Dodge, Persevere: Averting Power Struggles, FREE, donation appreciated. Learn
how to change the patterns of interaction and develop cooperation within the family. Silver Spring Civic Center, One
Veterans Pl., Silver Spring. Offered by the YMCA Bethesda Youth & Family Services as a Y’s Words: Library Workshop.
Questions or registration with Pam Mintz 301-229-1347, [email protected].
Sept. 21, 8:30 - 9:45 PM. Webinar - Adopting Across Racial and Cultural Lines: What You Need to Know, $25.
This webinar is for parents. Offered by the Center for Adoptive Families, 301-439-2900,
http://www.centerforadoptivefamilies.org/OnlineEducation.asp.
Sept. 22, 7:00 - 8:30 PM. The LDAMC Parent Connection, FREE/members. Join other parents to discuss issues about
your child’s learning disabilities such as understanding child’s strengths and challenges, what accommodations or
modifications fit your child’s needs, how to work with schools so they understand your child’s needs and much more.
Bonnie Massimino, professional educational therapist, learning specialist and MD certified reading specialist and special
education teacher, will facilitate this group. Flower Valley Elementary School, 4615 Sunflower Dr., Rockville. Offered by
the Learning Disabilities Association of Montgomery County (LDAMC), 301-933-1076, [email protected]. (Also Oct. 20,
Nov. 10, 2010).
Set. 22, 7:00 - 9:00 PM. *Conflictos con las Tareas: Cómo Estimular La Responsabilidad en el Estudiante, gratis.
Se agradecen donaciones. En éste seminario se discutirá el desarrollo positive de los hábitos del estudio, pasos pare
evitar los conflictos con las tareas y la colaboración con el personal de la escuela. Centro Comunitario de Long Branch,
8700 Piney Branch Rd., Silver Spring. Ofrecidio por el YMCA Bethesda Youth & Family Services. Registración e
información en español a 240-750-0436.
Sept. 23, 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM. MD PTA Regional Training. For PTA officers, fundraising chairman, treasurers, incoming
and returning leaders. Workshop is free but registration is required. Queen Anne’s County. Sponsored by the Maryland
PTA, 800-707-7972, 410-760-6221, [email protected]. Registration Deadline Sept. 15
Sept. 23, 10:00 - 11:30 AM. Behind the Scenes: Keeping the Buses Rolling. Shady Grove Transportation Depot,
16651 Crabbs Branch Way, Rockville. MCPS Parent Academy Workshop, 301-517-5940, 301-279-3100,
http://www.montgomeryschoolsmd.org/departments/parentacademy.
Sept. 23 - Jan. 13, 11:00 AM - 2:00 PM. *Coaching Teens & College Students with ADHD, $1,800, 30 hr, ICF
Approved Course. For trained life coaches, certification not required. JST Coaching, Ilc, 1702 Builders Ct., Herndon.
Offered by Jodi Sleeper-Triplett Coaching, Ilc, 703-437-1256, http://www.jstcoach.com/training.
Sept. 23, 6:30 - 8:30 PM. Understanding Your Out of Control Child (3rd Thurs., 6:30 - 8:30 PM). Monthly family-tofamily support group for parents and caregivers of children and youth with emotional, behavioral, or mental health
challenges. Opportunity to address concerns, exchange ideas, share new information and learn effective coping
strategies. Dinner provided. Registration required. Transportation and childcare stipends may be available if contact
Michele by Sept. 20. MC Federation, 13321 New Hampshire Ave., Terrace Level, Suite B, Silver Spring. Sponsored by
the MC Federation for Children’s Mental Health, Michele Banks, 301-879-5200, ext. 31, 301-648-4978,
[email protected] for more information.
Sept. 23, 7:15 - 9:15 PM. Resiliency and Motivation in ADHD - Speaker Meetings for Adults with and Parents of
Children with ADHD, (4th. Wed., 7:15 PM, registration; 7:30 - 9:15 PM, Speaker). Join Dr. Lance Clawson in a lively
discussion. Twinbrook Library, 202 Meadow Hall Dr., Rockville. Sponsored by CHADD of MC, www.chadd-mc.org.
Sept. 23, 9:00 - 10:30 PM. Webinar - Tips and Strategies for School Success, $25. This webinar is for parents.
Offered by the Center for Adoption Support and Education, http://www.adoptionsupport.org/cal/index.php, 301-476-8525.
Sept. 24, 12:00 - 1:00 PM. *Social and Emotional Foundations of Early Learning. WebCafé presentation by Patricia
Wilson will examine the CSEFEL Pyramid Model for effective practices in child care centers, classrooms, homes and
programs. Offered by the Maryland Coalition of Families for Children’s Mental Health, Carol Callenza, 888-607-3637,
[email protected], www.mdcoalition.org, pre-registration required, telephone conference call is available.
Sept. 24, 6:30 - 10:00 PM. Make Love Not War: Relationship Strategies for Adults with ADHD, $40. Ari Tuckman,
author of “More Attention, Less Deficit” will be presenting. Hotel at Turf Valley, Ellicott City. Sponsored by CHADD of
Greater Baltimore, 410-418-9275, http://www.chadd-mc.org/tuckman/.
Sept. 25, 9:00 AM - 2:00 PM. MCCPTA Fall Training. There will a little bit of something for all PTA Officers from
Presidents to Secretaries to Treasurers to Membership, Outreach Chairs, Hands-On-Science, FLES, Cultural Arts Chairs.
Lunch and breakfast included - your PTA dues at work. Blake High School, 300 Norwood Rd., Silver Spring. Sponsored
by MCCPTA Training Committee, DeBora King, RSVP by Sept. 21, 301-208-0111 or [email protected].
Sept. 25, 10:00 AM -4:00 PM. Funville - Community Parenting Fair. Check out the parent resources available in our
community - activities, arts, camp child care, learning and much more. White Flint Mall, Rockville. Sponsored by
Washington Parent, [email protected], www.washingtonparent.com.
Sept. 26, 9:30 - 10:30 AM. Financing Your Child’s College Education. Mount Calvary Baptist Church, 605 North
Horners Ln., Rockville. MCPS Parent Academy Workshop, 301-517-5940, 301-279-3100,
http://www.montgomeryschoolsmd.org/departments/parentacademy.
Sept. 27, 3:30 - 4:30 PM. *Individualized Supports Planning in Special Education: Applications to Students with
Intellectual Disability - Webinar. Learn how to apply the principles of supports planning to create a meaningful system
of supports for students with intellectual disability. For special education teachers, school administrators, school
psychologists and anyone working with students with intellectual disability. Offered by the American Association on
Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities, register at: https://www2.gotomeeting.com/register/922789170.
Sept. 27, 4:15 – 6:15 PM. *Academic Coaching: An Effective Model for Academic Success, $75, 2 CEUs. For
academic counselors, college disability service providers, tutors and educational consultants working with students grades
11, 12 and through college. Topics covered include learning styles, approaches to learning and the impact of learning
disabilities all aspects of a students life. Lab School, 4759 Reservoir Rd., NW, Washington, D.C. Offered by the Lab
School, Lois Meyer, 202-944-2232, Emily Marchetti, 202-944-3083, http://www.labschool.org/files/wkshpfl2010.pdf.
Sept. 27, 5:00 - 8:30 PM. IDEA: Fall Kick-Off - S.M.A.R.T. IEP’S. Join us for 3 workshops to sharpen your skills as your
child’s best advocate - Sept. 27 - Writing effective goals and objectives. Oct. 25 - Planning for your child after high school.
Nov. 22 - Effective behavior plans. Cork Gallery, 302 East Federal St., 4th floor, Baltimore. Offered by The Parents Place
of Maryland, Charvette Barfield, [email protected], www.ppmd.org, 410-768-9100, ext. 106.
Sept. 27, Oct. 18, Nov. 1 & 29, 6:30 - 9:30 PM. *Overcoming Anxiety: CBT for Children, Adolescents and Their
Parents, $300, 12 CEUs. Participants will be provided with knowledge on Cognitive Behavior Therapy strategies for
children, adolescents and their families. Training designed for social workers, psychologists, counselors, education
professionals and psychiatric nurses. JSSA, 6123 Montrose Rd., Rockville. Offered by the Jewish Social Services
Agency, Susan Loughman, LCSW-C, 401-816-2617, [email protected].
Sept. 29, 7:00 - 9:00 PM. Mission “Is”-Possible, FREE, donation appreciated. Shaun Taylor, author of 10 Laws for the
21st Century Parent, will how you how to creat your own parenting mission statement to help ensure your child’s success.
White Oak Library, 11701 New Hampshire Ave., Silver Spring. Offered by the YMCA Bethesda Youth & Family Services
as a Y’s Words: Library Workshop. Questions or registration with Pam Mintz 301-229-1347, [email protected].
Sept. 29, 7:30 PM. Insulin Dependent Diabetes, Family Support Group for Children with (last Wed., 7:30 PM).
These meetings will provide an opportunity for families coping with Type 1 diabetes to learn about the latest research,
new equipment and general health information and to network with other families. Children are welcome. Davis Public
Library, 6400 Democracy Blvd., Bethesda. Sponsored by the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation, Barbara Kahl,
301-530-3656, [email protected], www.jdrfcapitol.org.
Sept. 30, 6:30 - 8:00 PM. Executive Function and Dysfunctions, Part 1. Examine the challenges of Executive
Function Dysfunction in planning, organizing and managing time and space. Queen Anne’s Public Library, 121 S.
Commerce St., Centreville. Co-sponsored by the Parents Place of Maryland and MD Coalition of Families for Children’s
Mental Health, and Partners for Success as part of the ASD Brown Bag Workshop Series, Jennifer Doege,
[email protected], 410-758-3693, http://www.pathfindersforautism.org/newsItem.aspx?id=186.
Sept. 30 - Nov. 4, 7:00 - 8:30 PM. Y’s Works: Parenting Children, $20/required text; $30/class fee. Parents will learn
to identify the purposes of a child’s misbehavior and develop effective discipline and encouragement strategies. United
Church of Chris, 9525 Colesville Rd., Silver Spring. Offered by the YMCA Bethesda. Youth & Family Services as a Y’s
Words: Library Workshop. Questions or registration with Pam Mintz 301-229-1347, [email protected].
Sept. 30 - Oct. 21, 7:30 - 9:30 PM. Raising Children to Be Resilient ($95/person; $160/couple; $85/PEP member;
$145/PEP couple - 4 sessions). For parents of children ages 5 - 18. Learn how to help your child develop resilience.
PEP, 10100 Connecticut Ave., Kensington. Offered by the Parent Encouragement Program (PEP), registration required,
301-929-8824, www.parentencouragement.org/.
Oct. 4, 5, 11, & 15, 9:00 AM - 2:45 PM. MCPS Cultural Arts Showcase. Opportunity to preview cultural arts performers.
Different performer every 15 minutes - every day different performers. New performers on Oct. 15. Carver Educational
Services Center, Auditorium, 850 Hungerford Dr., Rockville. Sponsored by MCCPTA/EPI, Seda Gelenian. Showcase
Producer/Coordinator, 301- 540-4180, [email protected]. Schedules will be posted on the MCCPTA webpage at
http://mccpta.net/culturalArts_dir.
Oct. 4, 10:00 - 11:30 AM. Behind the Scenes: What’s Cooking at MCPS. Food Services Warehouse, 16644 Crabbs
Branch Way, Rockville. MCPS Parent Academy Workshop, 301-517-5940, 301-279-3100,
http://www.montgomeryschoolsmd.org/departments/parentacademy.
Oct. 4, 7:00 - 8:30 PM. Computer Smart. Earle B. Wood Middle School, 15615 Bauer Dr., Rockville. MCPS Parent
Academy Workshop, 301-517-5940, 301-279-3100, http://www.montgomeryschoolsmd.org/departments/parentacademy.
Oct. 4, 7:15 - 8:30 PM. Practical Strategies for Everyday Behavior Problems, $30. Dr. Dan Shapiro will review
guiding principles and techniques of understanding a child’s behavior problems and individualizing effective strategies for
their child. Har Shalom Early Childhood Education Center, 11510 Falls Rd., Potomac. Offered by the Parent
University($30/sessions, $20/sessions registering for 4 or more, $120/7 sessions),
http://www.parentuniv.org/workshops.html, 301-468-9343, ext. 2, [email protected].
Oct. 5, 9:00 AM - 12:15 PM. *Catching Kids Before They Fall: Helping “Out of Sync” Children with Sensory
Processing Disorder, $60, 3 CEUs. Carol Kranowitz, M.A. will present. JSSA, 200 Wood Hill Rd., Rockville. Offered by
the Jewish Social Services Agency, Susan Loughman, LCSW-C, 401-816-2617, [email protected].
Oct. 5, 7:00 - 8:30 PM. Can We Talk? Speaking Up for Your Children to Help Them Succeed. Gaithersburg
Elementary School, 35 North Summit Ave., Gaithersburg. MCPS Parent Academy Workshop, 301-517-5940, 301-2793100, http://www.montgomeryschoolsmd.org/departments/parentacademy.
Oct. 5, 7:30 - 9:30 PM. Getting Organized: Where Do We Start?, ($30/person; $55/couple; $25/PEP member;
$45/PEP couple). For all parents. PEP, 10100 Connecticut Ave., Kensington. Offered by the Parent Encouragement
Program (PEP), registration required, 301-929-8824, www.parentencouragement.org/.
Oct. 6, 8:30 AM - 4:30PM. *Maryland’s 22nd Annual Suicide Prevention Conference, $95, CEUs. Conference
features 15 workshops, speakers and lunch. Martin’s West, 6817 Dogwood Rd., Baltimore. Sponsored by the State of
Maryland Department of Health and Mental Hygiene, Peggie Butler-Watson, 410-646-7758,
http://www.regonline.com/register/checkin.aspx?eventid=767156.
Oct. 6 - 21, 4:30 - 6:00 PM. *Coaching Children with AD/HD: Ages 8 - 12, $300 (Weds). For trained life coaches,
certification not required. JST Coaching, Ilc, 1702 Builders Ct., Herndon. Offered by Jodi Sleeper-Triplett Coaching, Ilc,
703-437-1256, http://www.jstcoach.com/training.
Oct. 6, 7:00 - 8:30 PM. Worried Kids: How to Help Our Children with Anxiety, $15/person, $20/couple; series of 8,
$100/person, $150/couple. Presentation by Dr. Bonnie Zucker. Lab School, 4759 Reservoir Rd., NW, Washington, D.C.
Offered by the Lab School, Kaiser Permanente Lecture Series, Carrie Hurd, 202-454-2343, [email protected],
http://www.labschool.org/lectures.
Oct. 6, 7:00 - 8:30 PM. Elementary Integrated Curriculum. Silver Spring International Middle School, 313 Wayne Ave.,
Silver Spring. MCPS Parent Academy Workshop, 301-517-5940, 301-279-3100,
http://www.montgomeryschoolsmd.org/departments/parentacademy.
Oct. 6 - Nov. 10, 7:00 - 8:30 PM. Y’s Works: Parenting Teens, $20/required text; $30/class fee. Parents will learn to
identify the purposes of a child’s misbehavior and develop effective discipline and encouragement strategies. YMCA
Ayrlawn Program Center, 5650 Oakmont Ave., Bethesda. Youth & Family Services as a Y’s Words: Library Workshop.
Questions or registration with Pam Mintz 301-229-1347, [email protected].
Oct. 6, 7:30 PM. New Family Open House. For parents whose children have a new diagnosis on the autism spectrum
or who are new to the Northern VA area this event is for you. Learn about the resources, schools and hear from others
who have walked this path before you. The Arc of Norther Virginia 98 North Washington St., Falls Church. Co-sponsored
by the Virginia Ability Alliance and the Autism Society of Northern Virginia, RSVP 703-532-3214.
Oct. 7, 12:00 - 1:00 PM. *Developmental Disabilities Services and Eligibility. WebCafé presentation by Diane
Dressler. Offered by the Maryland Coalition of Families for Children’s Mental Health, Carol Callenza, 888-607-3637,
[email protected], www.mdcoalition.org. 10 days before the seminar register at: www. mdcoalition1.webex.com.
Oct. 7, 7:30 - 9:00 PM. Financial Planning Workshop - Montgomery County Transitioning Young Adults (MCTrans)
(1st or 2nd Sat, 10 AM). Maedi Tanham Carney, of Special Needs Planning will present on of her financial workshops. MC
Arc, 11600 Nebel St., Rockville. Affiliated yahoogroup located at http://groups.yahoo.com/group/MCTrans/ or subscribe
by sending message to [email protected]. Group co-moderator - Reda Sheinberg,
[email protected], http://www.mctransitions.org/
Oct. 7, 9:00 - 10:30 PM. Webinar- The Importance of Brith Parents in the Lives of Adopted Children, $25. This
webinar is for parents. Offered by the Center for Adoption Support and Education,
http://www.adoptionsupport.org/cal/index.php, 301-476-8525.
Oct. 8, 8:00 - 11:00 AM. Ask MCPS: Drop In for Coffee and Conversation. Carver Educational Services Center, Rm.
50, 850 Hungerford Dr., Rockville. MCPS Parent Academy Workshop, 301-517-5940, 301-279-3100,
http://www.montgomeryschoolsmd.org/departments/parentacademy.
Oct. 10 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM. Across Life’s Spectrum, $22/JCCNV members, $25/non-members. Workshop for parents
focusing on issues related to Asperger’s syndrome, autism and related disorders. Keynote speaker will be Judith Warner,
Author of “We’ve Issues: Children and Parents in the Age of Medication”. There will be breakout sessions on sensory
integration in the home environment, video modeling, and much more. Jewish Community Center of Norther Virginia,
8900 Little River Turnpike, Fairfax. Sponsored by JCCNV, 703-323-0880
Oct. 10, 12:00 PM. *Partnering with Youth and Families in Trauma Settings: A Speaker Series, Compensation for
Family and Youth Involvement: Why It’s Critical - Webinar. Presenters include a youth advocate and experts from the
University of Maryland and the Chicago Child Trauma Center. Offered by the Learning Center for Child and Adolescent
Trauma, sign on at http://learn.nctsn.org/login/signup.php.
Oct. 10, 3:30 - 5:30 PM. Sling Fashion Show, Monthly Takoma Attachment Parenting Support Group (2nd Sun.,
3:30-5:50 PM). Network with other parents. 5:30 - 6:30 PM Potluck dinner, bring a dish to share. Children welcome.
TBD, Takoma Park. Sponsored by the Takoma Attachment Parenting, Inc., 301-864-1889, http://www.takoma-ap.org/
(check for monthly discussion topics & locations).
Oct. 11, 2:00 - 4:00 PM. 2010 Gubernatorial Candidates Forum on Disability Issues. The leading 2010 Gubernatorial
candidates, Governor Martin O’Malley and form Governor Bob Ehrlich have been invited. Candidates will be asked to
address their respective platforms on disability issues and will also take questions from the audience. BWI Marriott Hotel,
1743 Nursery Rd., Baltimore. Sponsored by the Maryland Disabilities Forum,
http://www.mddforum.org/2010forumregistration.html.
Oct. 11, 6:30 - 8:00 PM. Executive Function and Dysfunctions, Part 2. Examine the challenges of Executive Function
Dysfunction in planning, organizing and managing time and space. Queen Anne’s Public Library, 121 S. Commerce St.,
Centreville. Co-sponsored by The Parents Place of Maryland and MD Coalition of Families for Children’s Mental Health,
and Partners for Success as part of the ASD Brown Bag Workshop Series, Jennifer Doege,
[email protected], 410-758-3693, http://www.pathfindersforautism.org/newsItem.aspx?id=186.
Oct. 11, 7:00 - 8:30 PM. Communicate Successfully with School Staff. Wheaton Seventh Day Adventist Church,
3131 Bel Pre Rd., Silver Spring. MCPS Parent Academy Workshop, 301-517-5940, 301-279-3100,
http://www.montgomeryschoolsmd.org/departments/parentacademy.
Oct. 11, 7:00 - 8:30 PM. Understanding the Maryland School Assessment (MSA). Fairland Elementary School,
14315 Fairdale Rd., Silver Spring. MCPS Parent Academy Workshop, 301-517-5940, 301-279-3100,
http://www.montgomeryschoolsmd.org/departments/parentacademy.
Oct. 12 & 13, 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM. Annual Technology Showcase. Over 40 presenters and exhibitors will be
discussing accessibility at home in school and in the workplace. There will be a chance to win a door prize, hands-on
demonstrations and much more. Oct. 12 - Traditional Disability Services Fair. Oct. 13 - Supporting persons with
disabilities in post-secondary education and employment. George Mason University Fairfax Campus, Dewberry Hall,
Johnson Center, Fairfax. Sponsored by the George Mason University’s Assistive Technology Initiative, the GMU Offices
of Equity and Diversity Services and the GMU Office of Disabilities Services, register and see full schedule at
http://accessibility.gmu.edu/techshowcase.html, 703-993-4329.
Oct. 12, 6:00 - 9:00 PM. *Effective Communication Skills Between Child Care Providers and Families: Help
Parents Help You, $40, COK: Community/Level I-II. One of the core of knowledge for Child Care Providers that will help
participants identify ways to maintain ongoing communication with families, as well as address communication
roadblocks. The Ina Kay Bldg., 200 Wood Hill Rd., Rockville. Offered by the Jewish Social Services Agency, Ju Liu, 301610-8384, [email protected], http://www.jssa.org/for_professionals#Child-Care-Providers-Workshops.
Oct. 13, 6:30 - 9:30 PM. *Using Visuals to Support Classroom Learning - Strategies to Support the Child with
Special Needs and Individual Differences, $60. Ivymount School, 11614 Seven Locks Rd., Rockville. Offered by the
Ivymount School Outreach Program, http://www.ivymount.org/Outreach.cfm?subpage=691.
Oct. 13, 7:00 PM. Monthly Howard County CHADD Parent Support Group - Organizational Meeting, (2nd. Wed.,
7:00 - 8:30 PM). Monthly meetings feature speakers discussing information for parents of children with ADHD, such as
special education law, “typical adolescent behavior, social issues, college transition, self advocacy skills and more.
Norbel School, 6135 Old Washington Rd., Elkridge. Co-sponsored by the Norbel School and the Greater Baltimore
Chapter of CHADD, Krys Renzi, 410-796-6700, [email protected], www.norbelschool.org, http://www.chaddmc.org/calendar/. (Oct. 13, 2010)
Oct. 13, 7:30 - 9:30 PM. Planning for Safe Teen Driving. ($30/person; $55/couple, $15/teen; $25/PEP member;
$45/PEP couple, $10/PEP teen). For parents with or without their teens, ages 14 & up. PEP, 10100 Connecticut Ave.,
Kensington. Offered by the Parent Encouragement Program (PEP), registration required, 301-929-8824,
www.parentencouragement.org/.
Oct. 13, 8:30 - 9:45 PM. Webinar - Parenting From the Trenches, $25. This webinar is for adoptive parents of
children who are severely dysregulated and attachment challenged. Offered by the Center for Adoptive Families, 301439-2900, http://www.centerforadoptivefamilies.org/OnlineEducation.asp.
Oct. 14, 7:00 - 8:30 PM. Preparing Your Child For College (en Español). Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., Middle School,
13737 Wisteria Dr., Germantown. MCPS Parent Academy Workshop, 301-517-5940, 301-279-3100,
http://www.montgomeryschoolsmd.org/departments/parentacademy.
Oct. 15. Application Deadline - 2010 Dorothy Lattner Memorial Scholarship. $1000 scholarship is awarded to an
educator (includes OTs, PTs & Speech Therapists) in Montgomery County who is furthering his/her studies in the Autism
field. Send letter of intent, resume and documentation of student status to MCASA. Letter of intent should include
educational plans, short and long-term career goals and how training will benefit individuals with autism. MCASA, 4125
Queen Mary Dr., Olney, MD 20832, or email to [email protected] or faxed to 301-924-2222. For
more information 301-652-3912, http://www.autismmontgomerycounty.com/.
Oct. 16, 9:00 AM - 1:30 PM. Transitioning Youth Resource Fair. For young people with disabilities, their families and
professionals Workshops and exhibits on college, training options and living on your own. Montgomery College,
Rockville Campus, Physical Education Bldg., 51 Mannakee St., Rockville. Co-sponsored by the Montgomery County
Transition Work Group, TLC’s Outcomes Service, MC DHHS/Aging and Disabilities Services/Community Support
Network, DORS, PCR, the Arc of MC, and MCPS, 240-777-1140, http://www.ttlc.org/outcomes.htm,
[email protected].
Oct. 17 - Nov. 21, 1:30 - 5:30 PM. Parent to Parent: Family Training on AD/HD-Overview of AD/HD, $125/CHADD
members; $165/non-members for 4 sessions. Course for parents by parents - topics include what conditions may coexist, assessment to multi-modal treatment. Holy Cross Hospital, 2nd floor, Private Dining Rms, 1500 Forest Glen Rd.,
Silver Spring. Offered by CHADD of Montgomery County, registration information at http://www.chadd-mc.org/2009/p2pmontgomery/ or call Asha, 301-643-5207, [email protected], register by Oct. 4,
http://www.chadd.net/template.cfm?affid=100&p=about.
Oct. 17, 2:00 PM. Norbel School Open House. School serves students grades 1 thorough 12 with learning differences.
Norbel School6135 Old Washington Rd., Elkridge, 410-796-6700, www.norbelschool.org. (Also Feb. 27 & Dec. 9, May
21,2011, 1:00 PM)
Oct. 18, 7:00 - 8:30 PM. Computer Smart. Earle B. Wood Middle School, 15615 Bauer Dr., Rockville. MCPS Parent
Academy Workshop, 301-517-5940, 301-279-3100, http://www.montgomeryschoolsmd.org/departments/parentacademy.
Oct. 20, 6:30 - 8:30 PM. Special Education: Parents as Advocates and the Family-School Partnership (Part 1 0f 4).
Forest Oak Middle School, 651 Saybrooke Oaks Blvd., Gaithersburg. MCPS Parent Academy Workshop, 301-517-5940,
301-279-3100, http://www.montgomeryschoolsmd.org/departments/parentacademy.
Oct. 20, 6:30 - 9:30 PM. *Is It A Big Problem or A Little Problem? Recognizing Red Flags in DevelopmentStrategies for the Classroom, $60. Ivymount School, 11614 Seven Locks Rd., Rockville. Offered by the Ivymount
School Outreach Program, http://www.ivymount.org/Outreach.cfm?subpage=691.
Oct. 20, 7:00 - 8:30 PM. 21st Century Learning: Integrating Assistive Technology with Reading and Writing in All
Academic Areas, $15/person, $20/couple; series of 8, $100/person, $150/couple. Presentation with Jennifer Sherman
and Dan Hartmann. Lab School, 4759 Reservoir Rd., NW, Washington, D.C. Offered by the Lab School, Kaiser
Permanente Lecture Series, Carrie Hurd, 202-454-2343, [email protected], http://www.labschool.org/lectures.
Oct. 21, 8:30 AM - 4:15 PM. *Collaborative Problem Solving: Teaching, Treating and Parenting Challenging
Children and Adolescents, $155 by Oct. 14, 6 CEUs. Day long symposium for mental health professionals, educators
and other health professionals featuring Dr. Ross W. Greene. Participants will learn how different explantations for and
interpretations of challenging behavior in kids can lead to different approaches to intervention, how to identify and assess
the various cognitive skills that are central to handling life’s social, emotional and behavioral challenges, how to identify
and prioritize unsolved problems precipitating challenge behavior and much more. National 4H Center, 7100 Connecticut
Ave., Chevy Chase. Offered by the Jewish Social Services Agency, [email protected], 301-610-8384,
http://www.jssa.org/web/guest/jssa-training-institute/symposium.
Oct. 21, 6:30 - 9:00 PM. GT/LD Student Panel: Sharing What We Learned the Hard Way - Monthly Educational and
Support Meeting of the Gifted with Learning Differences Educational Network, (3rd Thurs., 6:30 - 9:00 PM). Bring
your meal and network during the advocacy session until 7:30 PM. 7:30 PM - Marisa Stemple will moderate a pane of
GT/LD students. Walter Johnson High School, 6400 Rock Spring Dr., Bethesda. Sponsored by The Gifted with Learning
Differences Educational Network, Joan Wittan, [email protected], www.gtldnetwork.org.
Oct. 21, 7:00 - 9:00 PM. *Surviving Until Graduation, $15/person; $25/couple; CEUs. Traducción en español
disponible. This interactive workshop will help parents not just survive but thrive as they guide their children to adulthood.
Deborah Owen-Sohocki will present. Suburban Hospital Auditorium, 8600 Old Georgetown Rd., Bethesda. Offered by
the YMCA Bethesda Youth & Family Services as a Y’s Words: Library Workshop. Registration at 301-896-3939, option 2.
Reasonable disability accommodations available on request. Please contact Pam Mintz, 301-229-1347.
Oct. 21, 7:30 - 9:30 PM. Stop the Yelling, Start the Cooperation ($30/person, $55/couple; $25/PEP member; $55/PEP
couple). For all parents. Learn how to break the cycle of yelling and create a more cooperative household. PEP, 10100
Connecticut Ave., Kensington. Offered by the Parent Encouragement Program (PEP), registration required, 301-9298824, www.parentencouragement.org/.
Oct. 22, 9:00 AM - 12:30 PM. Child and Adolescent Adverse Live Events (Trauma): Assessment and Treatment
through Caregiver Alliances, $20, CEUs. Dr. Carlton E. Munson presents. Participants will understand the concept of
“adverse life events” in work with children/adolescents and their caregivers as a re-conceptualization of the traumatized
child concept. Seminar for counselors, social workers, psychologists, case managers, nurses, early childhood educators
and other mental health professionals. Johns Hopkins University, Montgomery County Campus, 9605 Medical Center Dr.,
Rockville. Presented by Montgomery County Youth Workers Training Committee, www.youthworkerstraing.org,
registration begins Sept. 7, 240-777-4323.
Oct. 22, 9:00 AM – 4:15 PM. *15th Annual Scientific Conference, $, CEUs. Speakers & topic to be announced.
National 4-H Youth Conference Center, 7100 Connecticut Ave., Chevy Chase. Offered by the Lab School as the 15th
Annual Scientific Conference, Lois Meyer, 202-944-2232, http://www.labschool.org/.
Oct. 22, 7:30 - 9:30 PM. “Times Up!” When Parents & Children Disagree About “Screens” - Open Forum
Counseling. ($11/person; $16/couple; $5/child; $25/family: FREE/PEP member). For parents with or without children
ages 9 and up. PEP, 10100 Connecticut Ave., Kensington. Offered by the Parent Encouragement Program (PEP),
registration required, 301-929-8824, www.parentencouragement.org/.
Oct. 23, 8:30 AM - 3:30 PM. *4th Annual Around the World in Special Education in One Day. A day of workshops
designed to prepare parents whose children receive special education services or have special health care needs to work
effectively with professionals and to build their skills as their child’s best advocate. Topics include: Understanding
Learning Disabilities and How the Orton-Gillingham Method Works, What is Response to Intervention, ABA Therapy for
the Child with Autism, Understanding Tests and Measurements, Conflict Resolution and much more. Frostburg
University, Frampton Hall, Frostburg. Co-sponsored by The Parents Place of Maryland , Allegany Count Service
Coordination and the Family Network, and the Gallagher Group, Llc, Debbie DiPaolo, [email protected], 301-6893113, www.ppmd.org. Registration is required.
Oct. 23, 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM. *4th Annual Parenting Matters Conference. Free workshops for parents, family members,
students, educators, childcare providers from Anne Arundel, Calvert, Charles, Price George’s and St. Mary’s counties.
Excellent opportunity for networking and fun. Interpreters for Spanish speakers, free child care (ages 2-5), free youth
leadership academy (ages 6-14). Leonardtown High School, 23995 Point Lookout Rd., Leonardtown. Co-sponsored by
the Maryland State Parental Information and Resource Center and St. Mary’s County Public Schools, Megan, 1-877-6372736.
Oct. 23 & Oct. 30, 9:00 AM - 3:30 PM. Love and Logic: Teaching Children Responsibility, $150/person, $250/couple
lunch included. Program developed by Foster Cline and Jim Fay will feature videos, books and interactive lecturing to
strengthen parents’ ability to raise children to become self-confident, motivated and equipped to cope with the real world.
CASE Offices, 899g Burke Lake Rd., Suite 201, Burke. Offered by the Center for Adoption Support and Education, 301476-8525.
Oct. 24, 9:30 - 10:30 AM. Can We Talk? Speaking Up for Your Children to Help Them Succeed. Mounty Calvary
Baptist Church, 605 North Horners Ln., Rockville. MCPS Parent Academy Workshop, 301-517-5940, 301-279-3100,
http://www.montgomeryschoolsmd.org/departments/parentacademy.
Oct. 24, 7:30 - 9:30 PM. Setting Limits for Young Children ($30/person, $55/couple; $25/PEP member; $45/PEP
couple). For parents of children ages 1 - 4. PEP, 10100 Connecticut Ave., Kensington. Offered by the Parent
Encouragement Program (PEP), registration required, 301-929-8824, www.PEPparent.org. Child care offered.
Oct. 25, 5:00 - 8:30 PM. IDEA: Fall Kick-Off - Letting Go: A Focus on Transitions. Join us for 3 workshops to
sharpen your skills as your child’s best advocate. Cork Gallery, 302 East Federal St., 4th floor, Baltimore. Offered by The
Parent Place of Maryland, Charvette Barfield, [email protected], www.ppmd.org, 410-768-9100, ext. 106.
Oct. 26, 7:30 - 9:30 PM. Morning Mayhem: Getting Out of the House in the Morning, ($30/person; $55/couple;
$25/PEP member; $45/PEP couple). For parents of children ages 4 - 13. Learn how to make morning routines more
pleasant and, cooperative and effective for everyone involved. PEP, 10100 Connecticut Ave., Kensington. Offered by the
Parent Encouragement Program (PEP), registration required, 301-929-8824, www.parentencouragement.org/.
Oct. 27, 7:00 - 8:30 PM. Brush Up on Algebra with The Math Dude. Kingsview Middle School, 189909 Kingsview Rd.,
Germantown. MCPS Parent Academy Workshop, 301-517-5940, 301-279-3100,
http://www.montgomeryschoolsmd.org/departments/parentacademy.
Oct. 27, 7:00 - 8:30 PM. The Teen Years: Effective Parenting Skills (en Español). Gaithersburg Middle School, 2
Teachers’ Way, Gaithersburg. MCPS Parent Academy Workshop, 301-517-5940, 301-279-3100,
http://www.montgomeryschoolsmd.org/departments/parentacademy.
Oct. 27, 6:30 - 8:30 PM. Special Education: The IEP Process and Special Education Law (Part 2 0f 4). Forest Oak
Middle School, 651 Saybrooke Oaks Blvd., Gaithersburg. MCPS Parent Academy Workshop, 301-517-5940, 301-2793100, http://www.montgomeryschoolsmd.org/departments/parentacademy.
Oct. 28 - 29. *10th Annual Autism Conference: New Advancements in Autism Diagnosis and Intervention,
$125/250/students; $150/$275/family member and $200/365/professionals. Conference for family members, educators,
health professionals and policy makers will cover research, core symptoms and practical information regarding
intervention for children with autism spectrum disorders. Sheppard Pratt Conference Center, 6501 N. Charles St.,
Baltimore. Offered by the Center for Autism & Related Disorders at Kennedy Krieger Institute, Joy Johnson, 443-9337632, www.cardconference.kennedykrieger.org.
Oct. 28, 7:15 - 9:15 PM. From Speakers to Self-Motivated. How De We Inspire Our Children To Become Life Long
Learners? - Speaker Meetings for Adults with and Parents of Children with ADHD, (4th. Wed., 7:15 PM, registration;
7:30 - 9:15 PM, Speaker). Join Kate Rizzi and Dr. Sheryl Frank in a discussion that will focus on what parents and
teachers can do to help motivate students with ADHD, increase their desire to learn and support them in their learning
experiences. Twinbrook Library, 202 Meadow Hall Dr., Rockville. Sponsored by CHADD of MC, www.chadd-mc.org.
Oct. 28, 7:30 - 9:30 PM. Preparing to Launch: Smoothing the Transition for You and Your Teen from High School
to College, ($30/person; $55/couple; $25/PEP member; $45/PEP couple). For parents of high school students to learn
how to cope with the emotional ups and downs of parents and teens and how to help your teen prepare for independence.
PEP, 10100 Connecticut Ave., Kensington. Offered by the Parent Encouragement Program (PEP), registration required,
301-929-8824, www.parentencouragement.org/.
Oct. 28 - Nov. 11, 7:30 - 9:30 PM. Managing Anger: A Parent’s Guide ($81/person; $139/couple; $70/PEP member;
$129/PEP couple - 3 sessions). For parents of children ages 5 - 18. Learn how to manage your own anger and how to
help your child. PEP, 10100 Connecticut Ave., Kensington. Offered by the Parent Encouragement Program (PEP),
registration required, 301-929-8824, www.parentencouragement.org/. Child care offered.
Oct. 29 - 30, 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM. *2010 Applied Autism Research and Intervention Conference, $100/person/day,
$175/person/2 days (by Sept. 29). Over 22 leading autism professionals, researchers and experts will cover various
subjects related t education and intervention across the lifespan for individuals with autism and their families. Sheraton
Crystal City Hotel, 1800 Jefferson Davis Hwy, Arlington. Sponsored by Organization for Autism Research,
www.researchautism.org/news/conference, 703-243-9710, 866-366-9710, Alyssa Kruszyna,
[email protected]. Fees waived for persons with autism and for RUN FOR AUTISM participants who have
raised more than $250.
Oct. 30, 8:30 - 12:30 PM. Housing for Adults with Autism. Joe Wykowski and Diane Dressler will present at this
workshop with two sessions one for adults with autism with Asperger’s or High Functioning Autism and one for the parents
who care for individuals with Autism. The Bain Center, 5470 Ruth Keeton Way, Columbia. Co-sponsored by Pathfinders
for Autism and the Howard County Autism Society, http://www.acteva.com/booking.cfm?bevaID=205385, registration
required.
Nov. TBA, 12:00 - 1:00 PM. Maryland’s Autism Waiver: Home and Community Based Resources. WebCafé
presentation by Marjorie Shubank and Karla Saval . Offered by the Maryland Coalition of Families for Children’s Mental
Health, Carol Callenza, 888-607-3637, [email protected], www.mdcoalition.org. 10 days before the seminar
register at: www. mdcoalition1.webex.com.
Nov. 1, 7:00 - 8:30 PM. Reading Strategies for Middle School Students. Neelsville Middle School, 117700 Neelsville
Church Rd., Germantown. MCPS Parent Academy Workshop, 301-517-5940, 301-279-3100,
http://www.montgomeryschoolsmd.org/departments/parentacademy.
Nov. 1, 7:00 - 8:30 PM. Computer Smart. Earle B. Wood Middle School, 15615 Bauer Dr., Rockville. MCPS Parent
Academy Workshop, 301-517-5940, 301-279-3100, http://www.montgomeryschoolsmd.org/departments/parentacademy.
Nov. 3, 6:30 - 8:30 PM. Special Education: The School System and Solving Disputes (Part 3 0f 4). Forest Oak
Middle School, 651 Saybrooke Oaks Blvd., Gaithersburg. MCPS Parent Academy Workshop, 301-517-5940, 301-2793100, http://www.montgomeryschoolsmd.org/departments/parentacademy.
Nov. 3, 7:00 - 8:30 PM. The Successful Journey of an Adult Dyslexic: A Well Told Story That Will Make You
Laugh, Cry, and Give You All the Hope You Need, $15/person, $20/couple; series of 8, $100/person, $150/couple.
Presentation by Pritchard Garrett. Lab School, 4759 Reservoir Rd., NW, Washington, D.C. Offered by the Lab School,
Kaiser Permanente Lecture Series, Carrie Hurd, 202-454-2343, [email protected],
http://www.labschool.org/lectures.
Nov. 3, 7:00 - 8:30 PM. The Teen Years: Effective Parenting Skills (Korean). Stone Mill Elementary School, 14323
Stonebridge View Dr., North Potomac. MCPS Parent Academy Workshop, 301-517-5940, 301-279-3100,
http://www.montgomeryschoolsmd.org/departments/parentacademy.
Nov. 3, 7:00 - 8:30 PM. Learning to Use Social Media. Candlewood Elementary School, 7210 Osprey Dr., Rockville.
MCPS Parent Academy Workshop, 301-517-5940, 301-279-3100,
http://www.montgomeryschoolsmd.org/departments/parentacademy.
Nov. 4, 7:30 - 9:30 PM. Allowances: Early Lessons in Money Management ($30/person, $55/couple; $25/PEP
member; $45/PEP couple). For parents of children ages 5-18. Learn when to start an allowance, how to incorporated
responsibilities into the allowance and how to get kids involved in saving and giving. PEP, 10100 Connecticut Ave.,
Kensington. Offered by the Parent Encouragement Program (PEP), registration required, 301-929-8824,
www.PEPparent.org.
Nov. 6, 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM. Ask MCPS at Walmart. Walmart, 20912 Frederick Rd., Germantown. MCPS Parent
Academy Workshop, 301-517-5940, 301-279-3100, http://www.montgomeryschoolsmd.org/departments/parentacademy.
Nov. 6, 10:00 AM. MOVIE - Megamind, $6. Opportunity for families with special needs children who seek a sensoryfriendly movie. Lights and sound will be adjusted and sensory breaks encouraged. AMC Rio Cinemas 18, 9811
Washington Ctr., Gaithersburg. Co-sponsored by the Autism Society of America and AMC Theaters, 301-948-6673. For
more information on the Sensory Friendly Film program call 301-657-0881, www.autism-society.org/sensoryfilms.
Nov. 6, 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM. Ethnic Hair and Skin Care for the Transracially Adopted Children, $35. A licensed
cosmetologist will present this high informative and fun workshop. CAF, 5750 Executive Dr., Suite 107, Baltimore.
Offered by the Center for Adoptive Families, 301-439-2900, http://www.centerforadoptivefamilies.org/parenting.asp.
Nov. 6 - 20, 7:30 - 9:30 PM. Managing Anger: A Parent’s Guide ($81/person; $139/couple; $70/PEP member;
$129/PEP couple - 3 sessions). For parents of children ages 5 - 18. Learn how to manage your own anger and how to
help your child. PEP, 10100 Connecticut Ave., Kensington. Offered by the Parent Encouragement Program (PEP),
registration required, 301-929-8824, www.parentencouragement.org/.
Nov. 8 - 22, 7:30 - 9:30 PM. Communicating With Teens About Sensitive Subjects ($30/person, $55/couple; $25/PEP
member; $45/PEP couple/session). For parents of children ages 13 and up. The first week will focus on communicating
better with your teen and the next sessions will cover effective ways to talk about drug and alcohol use. PEP, 10100
Connecticut Ave., Kensington. Offered by the Parent Encouragement Program (PEP), registration required, 301-9298824, www.PEPparent.org.
Nov. 9 - 30 11, 9:45 - 11:45 AM. Managing Anger: A Parent’s Guide ($81/person; $139/couple; $70/PEP member;
$129/PEP couple - 3 sessions). For parents of children ages 5 - 18. Learn how to manage your own anger and how to
help your child. PEP, 10100 Connecticut Ave., Kensington. Offered by the Parent Encouragement Program (PEP),
registration required, 301-929-8824, www.parentencouragement.org/. Child care offered.
Nov. 9, 6:00 - 9:00 PM. *Positive Discipline, $40, COK: Child Development/Level I-II. One of the core of knowledge for
Child Care Providers that will define positive discipline and identify strategies for using positive discipline with preschoolaged children in a group setting. The Ina Kay Bldg., 200 Wood Hill Rd., Rockville. Offered by the Jewish Social Services
Agency, Ju Liu, 301-610-8384, [email protected], http://www.jssa.org/for_professionals#Child-Care-Providers-Workshops.
Nov. 9, 7:15 - 8:30 PM. Everyday Mindfulness: A Guide for Parents in All Stages, $30. Dr. Julie Bindeman presents.
Har Shalom Early Childhood Education Center, 11510 Falls Rd., Potomac. Offered by the Parent
University($30/sessions, $20/sessions registering for 4 or more, $120/7 sessions),
http://www.parentuniv.org/workshops.html, 301-468-9343, ext. 2, [email protected].
Nov. 9, 8:30 - 9:45 PM. Webinar - Surviving and Thriving During the Holiday Season, $25. This webinar is for
parents of children who are adopted and may face additional issues during the stress of the holiday season. Offered by
the Center for Adoptive Families, 301-439-2900, http://www.centerforadoptivefamilies.org/OnlineEducation.asp.
Nov. 10, 6:30 - 8:30 PM. Special Education: Monitoring Your Child’s Progress and Finding Support (Part 4 0f 4).
Forest Oak Middle School, 651 Saybrooke Oaks Blvd., Gaithersburg. MCPS Parent Academy Workshop, 301-517-5940,
301-279-3100, http://www.montgomeryschoolsmd.org/departments/parentacademy.
Nov. 10, 6:30 - 9:30 PM. *He Can Hear...Why Doesn’t He Listen? - A Workshop Describing Problems in Audio
Processing And Strategies to Support Children in the Classroom, $60. Ivymount School, 11614 Seven Locks Rd.,
Rockville. Offered by the Ivymount School Outreach Program, http://www.ivymount.org/Outreach.cfm?subpage=691.
Nov. 10, 7:00 - 9:00 PM. Drive to Stay Alive. Thomas S. Wootton High School, 2100 Wootton Pkwy., Rockville. MCPS
Parent Academy Workshop, 301-517-5940, 301-279-3100,
http://www.montgomeryschoolsmd.org/departments/parentacademy.
Nov. 11, 6:30 - 9:00 PM. On Your Side: Parent Advocates to the Rescue. Parent advocates discuss how they can
help parents navigate their way through the special education services in the community. Walter Johnson High School,
6400 Rock Spring Dr., Bethesda. Co-sponsored by the Learning Disabilities Association of Montgomery County
(LDAMC), 301-933-1076, [email protected], CHADD of MC and the GTLD Network.
Nov. 11, 7:30 - 9:30 PM. NurtureShock: New Thinking About Children ($25/person; $45/couple; $22/PEP member;
$40/PEP couple - 3 sessions). Presenter is author Po Bronson. Landon School, 6101 Wilson La., Bethesda. Offered by
the Parent Encouragement Program (PEP), registration required, 301-929-8824, www.parentencouragement.org/.
Nov. 11, 9:00 - 10:30 PM. Webinar- Making Birth Country Connections for Families Adopted Internationally, $25.
This webinar is for parents. Offered by the Center for Adoption Support and Education,
http://www.adoptionsupport.org/cal/index.php, 301-476-8525.
Nov. 13, 8:30 - 12:30 PM. Finance for Adults with Autism. Mary Turos and Diann Jones will present at this workshop
with two sessions one for adults with autism with Asperger’s or High Functioning Autism and one for the parents who care
for individuals with Autism. The Bain Center, 5470 Ruth Keeton Way, Columbia. Co-sponsored by Pathfinders for Autism
and the Howard County Autism Society, http://www.acteva.com/booking.cfm?bevaID=205385, registration required.
Nov. 13, 6:30 - 8:30 PM. Who’s the Boss of Homework in Our House? - Open Forum Counseling ($30/person;
$55/couple, $15/teen; $25/PEP member; $45/PEP couple, $10/PEP teen). ($11/person; $16/couple; $5/child; $25/family:
FREE/PEP member). For parents with or without children ages 9 and up. PEP, 10100 Connecticut Ave., Kensington.
Offered by the Parent Encouragement Program (PEP), registration required, 301-929-8824,
www.parentencouragement.org/.
Nov. 14, 3:30 - 5:30 PM. Educational Options, Monthly Takoma Attachment Parenting Support Group (2nd Sun.,
3:30-5:50 PM). Network with other parents. 5:30 - 6:30 PM Potluck dinner, bring a dish to share. Children welcome.
TBD, Takoma Park. Sponsored by the Takoma Attachment Parenting, Inc., 301-864-1889, http://www.takoma-ap.org/
(check for monthly discussion topics & locations).
Nov. 15, 7:00 - 8:30 PM. Computer Smart. Earle B. Wood Middle School, 15615 Bauer Dr., Rockville. MCPS Parent
Academy Workshop, 301-517-5940, 301-279-3100, http://www.montgomeryschoolsmd.org/departments/parentacademy.
Nov. 16, 9:00 - 10:30 PM. Webinar- Telling the Truth: How and When to Share Difficult Information with Your
Adopted Child, $25. This webinar is for parents. Offered by the Center for Adoption Support and Education,
http://www.adoptionsupport.org/cal/index.php, 301-476-8525.
Nov. 17, 6:30 - 9:30 PM. *Red Flags in Behavior and Development - How to Provide Support, $60. Ivymount
School, 11614 Seven Locks Rd., Rockville. Offered by the Ivymount School Outreach Program,
http://www.ivymount.org/Outreach.cfm?subpage=691.
Nov. 17, 7:00 - 8:30 PM. Financing Your Child’s College Education. Mid-Atlantic Federal Credit Union, 12820
Wisteria Dr., Germantown. MCPS Parent Academy Workshop, 301-517-5940, 301-279-3100,
http://www.montgomeryschoolsmd.org/departments/parentacademy.
Nov. 17, 7:30 - 9:00 PM. Financial Planning Workshop - Montgomery County Transitioning Young Adults
(MCTrans) (1st or 2nd Sat, 10 AM). Jeff Deutsch, life coach and presenter, an ASPIE himself will talk about social skills
young people on the Autistic Spectrum need to build and why. MC Arc, 11600 Nebel St., Rockville. Affiliated yahoogroup
located at http://groups.yahoo.com/group/MCTrans/ or subscribe by sending message to [email protected]. Group co-moderator - Reda Sheinberg, [email protected],
http://www.mctransitions.org/
Nov. 18, 7:00 - 8:30 PM. CyberSafety. Dr. Martin Luther King., Jr., Middle School, 13737 Wisteria Dr., Germantown.
MCPS Parent Academy Workshop, 301-517-5940, 301-279-3100,
http://www.montgomeryschoolsmd.org/departments/parentacademy.
Nov. 18, 7:00 - 8:30 PM. The Teen Years: Effective Parenting Skills. Gaithersburg Middle School, 2 Teachers’ Way,
Gaithersburg. MCPS Parent Academy Workshop, 301-517-5940, 301-279-3100,
http://www.montgomeryschoolsmd.org/departments/parentacademy.
Nov. 19, 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM. Career Expo for People with Disabilities. Meet with Fortune 500 Companies and
Government agencies looking to recruit new talent. Ronald Reagan International Trade Center, 1300 Pennsylvania Ave.,
NW, Washington, D.C. Sponsored by Equal Opportunity Publishing, Inc., http://www.eop.com/exporegistration.html. Preregistration required.
Nov. 20, 10:00 AM. MOVIE - Harry Potter and the Deathly Hollows - Part 1, $6. Opportunity for families with special
needs children who seek a sensory-friendly movie. Lights and sound will be adjusted and sensory breaks encouraged.
AMC Rio Cinemas 18, 9811 Washington Ctr., Gaithersburg. Co-sponsored by the Autism Society of America and AMC
Theaters, 301-948-6673. For more information on the Sensory Friendly Film program call 301-657-0881, www.autismsociety.org/sensoryfilms.
Nov. 20, 1:30 - 3:30 PM. Getting the Services You Need to Help Your Child Succeed, $50. This seminar will
provide parents with an understanding of the IEP process along with hints on how to work with the schools and
community resources to get what their children need to succeed. CAF, 10230 New Hampshire Ave., Suite 200, Silver
Spring. Offered by the Center for Adoptive Families, 301-439-2900,
http://www.centerforadoptivefamilies.org/parenting.asp.
Nov. 21, 1:00 - 3:30 PM. Family Council Workshop. ($86/family, $75/PEP family). For all family members age 6 and
up. PEP, 10100 Connecticut Ave., Kensington. Offered by the Parent Encouragement Program (PEP), registration
required, 301-929-8824, www.parentencouragement.org/.
Nov. 22, 5:00 - 8:30 PM. IDEA: Fall Kick-Off - Discipline and Behavior in IDEA. Join us for 3 workshops to sharpen
your skills as your child’s best advocate. Cork Gallery, 302 East Federal St., 4th floor, Baltimore. Offered by The Parents
Place of Maryland, Charvette Barfield, [email protected], www.ppmd.org, 410-768-9100, ext. 106.
Nov. 29, 7:00 - 8:30 PM. Computer Smart. Earle B. Wood Middle School, 15615 Bauer Dr., Rockville. MCPS Parent
Academy Workshop, 301-517-5940, 301-279-3100, http://www.montgomeryschoolsmd.org/departments/parentacademy.
Dec. 1, 7:00 - 8:30 PM. Building Blocks for Literacy. South Lake Elementary School, 18201 Contour Rd.,
Gaithersburg. MCPS Parent Academy Workshop, 301-517-5940, 301-279-3100,
http://www.montgomeryschoolsmd.org/departments/parentacademy.
Dec. 1, 7:00 - 8:30 PM. Helping Children Learn: A New Way of Thinking About Intelligence, $15/person, $20/couple;
series of 8, $100/person, $150/couple. Presentation by Dr. Jack Naglieri. Lab School, 4759 Reservoir Rd., NW,
Washington, D.C. Offered by the Lab School, Kaiser Permanente Lecture Series, Carrie Hurd, 202-454-2343,
[email protected], http://www.labschool.org/lectures.
Dec. 4, 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM. Adoption and the Extended Family, $40. Madeleine Krebs will provide parents with
unique ways to enhance your child’s family connection. CASE, 4000 Blackburn La., Suite 260, 4000 Blackburn La., Suite
260, Burtonsville. Offered by the Center for Adoption Support and Education,
http://www.adoptionsupport.org/cal/index.php, 301-476-8525.
Dec. 7, 9:00 AM - 12:15 PM. *Object Relations Family Therapy with Young Children, $60, 3 CEUs. David Scharff,
M.D., will present. JSSA, 200 Wood Hill Rd., Rockville. Offered by the Jewish Social Services Agency, Susan
Loughman, LCSW-C, 401-816-2617, [email protected].
Dec. 7, 8:30 - 9:45 PM. Webinar - How to Raise an Emotionally Intelligent Child, $25. This webinar will define
emotional intelligence, explain why it is important and offer specific strategies to foster emotional intelligence in our
children. Offered by the Center for Adoptive Families, 301-439-2900,
http://www.centerforadoptivefamilies.org/OnlineEducation.asp.
Dec. 8, 6:30 - 9:30 PM. *Integrating the Child with Special Needs and Learning Differences, $60. Ivymount School,
11614 Seven Locks Rd., Rockville. Offered by the Ivymount School Outreach Program,
http://www.ivymount.org/Outreach.cfm?subpage=691.
Dec. 8, 7:00 - 8:30 PM. Understanding Mental Illness. Tilden Middle School, 11211 Old Georgetown Rd., Rockville.
MCPS Parent Academy Workshop, 301-517-5940, 301-279-3100,
http://www.montgomeryschoolsmd.org/departments/parentacademy.
Dec. 8, 7:00 - 8:30 PM. Let’s Get Organized!. Carver Educational Services Center, Auditorium, 850 Hungerford Dr.,
Rockville. MCPS Parent Academy Workshop, 301-517-5940, 301-279-3100,
http://www.montgomeryschoolsmd.org/departments/parentacademy.
Dec. 9, 1:00 PM. Norbel School Open House. School serves students grades 1 thorough 12 with learning differences.
Norbel School6135 Old Washington Rd., Elkridge, 410-796-6700, www.norbelschool.org. (Also Feb. 27, 2:00 PM & May
21, 2011, 1:00 PM)
Dec. 9, 9:00 - 10:30 PM. Webinar- Beneath the Mask: Six Stuck Spots for Teens, $25. This webinar is for parents of
adopted teens. Offered by the Center for Adoption Support and Education, http://www.adoptionsupport.org/cal/index.php,
301-476-8525.
Dec. 11, 10:00 AM. MOVIE - The Chronicles of Narnia: Voyage of the Dawn Treader, $6. Opportunity for families
with special needs children who seek a sensory-friendly movie. Lights and sound will be adjusted and sensory breaks
encouraged. AMC Rio Cinemas 18, 9811 Washington Ctr., Gaithersburg. Co-sponsored by the Autism Society of
America and AMC Theaters, 301-948-6673. For more information on the Sensory Friendly Film program call 301-6570881, www.autism-society.org/sensoryfilms.
Jan. - Mar., 2011, every other Tues. PM. *Tutor Training - Advanced Training Program, $500. 7 sessions those who
completed the core training program. Course designed and taught by Dr. William Stixrud. McLean School, 8224
Lochinver La., Potomac. Offered by William R. Stixrud, Ph.D. & Associates, LLC, Altah Glasgow, 301-565-0534, ext. 254.
Jan. 12, 7:15 - 8:30 PM. Asperger’s Syndrome and Nonverbal Learning Disorder: Strategies for School, Home
and Social Situations, $30. Janet Prince and Jennifer Engel Fisher present. Har Shalom Early Childhood Education
Center, 11510 Falls Rd., Potomac. Offered by the Parent University($30/sessions, $20/sessions registering for 4 or more,
$120/7 sessions), http://www.parentuniv.org/workshops.html, 301-468-9343, ext. 2, [email protected].
Jan. 19, 7:00 - 8:30 PM. When Asking Nicely Isn’t Enough: The Art & Science of Getting Teens To Listen,
$15/person, $20/couple; series of 8, $100/person, $150/couple. Presentation by Dr. Steven Harner. Lab School, 4759
Reservoir Rd., NW, Washington, D.C. Offered by the Lab School, Kaiser Permanente Lecture Series, Carrie Hurd, 202454-2343, [email protected], http://www.labschool.org/lectures.
Jan. 20, 6:30 - 9:00 PM. Caution - Testing Ahead: How to Prepare Accommodations request for High - Stakes
Exams - Monthly Educational and Support Meeting of the Gifted with Learning Differences Educational Network,
(3rd Thurs., 6:30 - 9:00 PM). Bring your meal and network during the advocacy session until 7:30 PM. 7:30 PM - Dr.
Marla Shapiro presents. Walter Johnson High School, 6400 Rock Spring Dr., Bethesda. Sponsored by The Gifted with
Learning Differences Educational Network, Joan Wittan, [email protected], www.gtldnetwork.org.
Jan. 22, 8:30 - 12:30 PM. Relationships for Adults with Autism. Peter Gerhardt and Zosia Zaks will present at this
workshop with two sessions one for adults with autism with Asperger’s or High Functioning Autism and one for the parents
who care for individuals with Autism. The Bain Center, 5470 Ruth Keeton Way, Columbia. Co-sponsored by Pathfinders
for Autism and the Howard County Autism Society, http://www.acteva.com/booking.cfm?bevaID=205385, registration
required.
Feb. 16, 7:00 - 8:30 PM. Growing Up OnLine: Helping Teens with Learning Disabilities Navigate Emotions,
Behavior, and Relationships in the Digital Age , $15/person, $20/couple; series of 8, $100/person, $150/couple.
Presentation by Dr. Laurie Dietzel. Lab School, 4759 Reservoir Rd., NW, Washington, D.C. Offered by the Lab School,
Kaiser Permanente Lecture Series, Carrie Hurd, 202-454-2343, [email protected],
http://www.labschool.org/lectures.
Feb. 17, 6:30 - 9:00 PM. Self-Advocacy Skills for Students: What, Why, and How - Monthly Educational and
Support Meeting of the Gifted with Learning Differences Educational Network, (3rd Thurs., 6:30 - 9:00 PM). Bring
your meal and network during the advocacy session until 7:30 PM. 7:30 PM - Barbara Siegel and Joan Wittan present.
Walter Johnson High School, 6400 Rock Spring Dr., Bethesda. Sponsored by The Gifted with Learning Differences
Educational Network, Joan Wittan, [email protected], www.gtldnetwork.org.
Feb. 27, 2:00 PM. Norbel School Open House. School serves students grades 1 thorough 12 with learning differences.
Norbel School6135 Old Washington Rd., Elkridge, 410-796-6700, www.norbelschool.org. (Also May 21, 2011, 1:00 PM)
Mar. 9, 7:00 - 8:30 PM. The Role of Brain Imaging in Understanding Reading and Its Disorders, $15/person,
$20/couple; series of 8, $100/person, $150/couple. Presentation by Dr. Guinevere Eden. Lab School, 4759 Reservoir
Rd., NW, Washington, D.C. Offered by the Lab School, Kaiser Permanente Lecture Series, Carrie Hurd, 202-454-2343,
[email protected], http://www.labschool.org/lectures.
Mar. 11, 9:00 - 10:30 PM. Webinar-Beyond Placement: Family Adjustment to Foster Care Adoption, $25. This
webinar is for parents. Offered by the Center for Adoption Support and Education,
http://www.adoptionsupport.org/cal/index.php, 301-476-8525.
Mar. 16, 7:15 - 8:30 PM. Medications: When Does It Make Sense to Consider A Trial? $30. Dr. Chuck Conlon will
give an overview of what to consider. Har Shalom Early Childhood Education Center, 11510 Falls Rd., Potomac. Offered
by the Parent University($30/sessions, $20/sessions registering for 4 or more, $120/7 sessions),
http://www.parentuniv.org/workshops.html, 301-468-9343, ext. 2, [email protected].
Mar. 17, 6:30 - 9:00 PM. GT/LD 101: Why Your Smart Kid Isn’t Doing Well in School AND What You Can Do About
It - Monthly Educational and Support Meeting of the Gifted with Learning Differences Educational Network, (3rd
Thurs., 6:30 - 9:00 PM). Bring your meal and network during the advocacy session until 7:30 PM. 7:30 PM - Sue
Jeweler, Betty Shevitz and Linda Barnes-Robinson present. Walter Johnson High School, 6400 Rock Spring Dr.,
Bethesda. Sponsored by The Gifted with Learning Differences Educational Network, Joan Wittan, [email protected],
www.gtldnetwork.org.
March 30, 7:00 - 8:30 PM. Ready for Take-off: Getting Your Teen with ADHD or LD Off to College, $15/person,
$20/couple; series of 8, $100/person, $150/couple. Presentation by Dr. Patricia Quinn. Lab School, 4759 Reservoir Rd.,
NW, Washington, D.C. Offered by the Lab School, Kaiser Permanente Lecture Series, Carrie Hurd, 202-454-2343,
[email protected], http://www.labschool.org/lectures.
April 13, 7:00 - 8:30 PM. Adult Lab Students Share Their Life, Work and Learning, $15/person, $20/couple; series of
8, $100/person, $150/couple. Presentation by Dr. Laurie Dietzel. Lab School, 4759 Reservoir Rd., NW, Washington,
D.C. Offered by the Lab School, Kaiser Permanente Lecture Series, Carrie Hurd, 202-454-2343,
[email protected], http://www.labschool.org/lectures.
April 25 - 28, 9:00 AM. *Council for Exceptional Children National Conference, $, CEUs. Details to come. National
Harbor, Fort Washington. Sponsored by Council for Exceptional Children, http://www.mdcec.org/web/?q=events.
May 9, 7:15 - 8:30 PM. First Impressions County, $30. Cynthia Lett presents how you can help your child navigate
their social world. Har Shalom Early Childhood Education Center, 11510 Falls Rd., Potomac. Offered by the Parent
University($30/sessions, $20/sessions registering for 4 or more, $120/7 sessions),
http://www.parentuniv.org/workshops.html, 301-468-9343, ext. 2, [email protected].
May 12, 1:00 PM. Norbel School Open House. School serves students grades 1 thorough 12 with learning differences.
Norbel School6135 Old Washington Rd., Elkridge, 410-796-6700, www.norbelschool.org.