LDA of Cuyahoga County

Social Skills Camp

2008-05-21T14:36:00.003-04:00

Space is still available!

Tune up Your Social Skills!!!!

Do you have a child with a specific learning disabilities who will be
entering grade 3-5 grade in the 2008-2009 school year?
Does your child need help with social skills? LDACC is offering an interactive
and enjoyable summer program. This class will address appropriate responses in a variety of social
situations, reading "body language", making and keeping friends and much more!!
2 sessions being offered at the LDACC office
5 day session
July 28, 29, 30, 31 and August 1
9:30am-12:30pm
Members: $75.00 Non members: $100.00

10 day session
July 28, 29, 30, 31, August 1, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8
9:30am-12:30pm
Members: $120.00 Non members: $150.00

Please Contact Wendy Spitz at
216-581-4549 to enroll

Talk, Play, & Learn

2008-05-21T11:25:00.005-04:00

Please Join us at the-

Garfield Heights Library- Meeting Room

Tuesday, August 12, 2008

7:00pm

Parent and Caregivers of children with identified learning disabilities or reading difficulties are invited, with their children, to join us for an evening of play and conversation with representatives from Learning Disabilities Association of Cuyahoga County.

This program is targeted towards children entering grades 2 & 3 but all are welcome!

This program is FREE- but registration is required!

please call Jenni Haag

216-475-8178

Summer Ideas

2008-05-20T23:25:00.004-04:00

With summer just around the corner-

these article has some wonderful ideas

check it out!!

Summer Activities for Kids with Learning Disabilities:

Making Wise Choices

http://www.schwablearning.org/articles.aspx?r=295

Get Ready for Summer: Five Things to Do Now

http://www.greatschools.net/cgi-bin/showarticle/542?cpn=20080520pa2

How to Add Education to Your Family Vacation

http://www.greatschools.net/cgi-bin/showarticle/535/

Choose the Summer Program That's Right for Your Child

http://www.greatschools.net/cgi-bin/showarticle/543/

Parenting Your Anxious Child

2008-05-12T12:40:00.002-04:00

Dr. Senders and Associates is please to present a special educational program:

A panel presentation for parents about youth who tend to be anxious, worried or nervous.

Monday

May 19, 2008

7:00-8:30 pm

This program is FREE and open to the public-

PLEASE RSVP 216-291-9424 ext. 143

more info check out- info@guideus.com

Location: Cedars on the Green Health Care Center

2054 S. green Road

S. Euclid, Ohio

Summer Social Skills Program

2008-04-14T10:56:00.004-04:00

Tune up Your Social Skills!!!!

Do you have a child with a specific learning disabilities who will be

entering grade 3-5 grade in the 2008-2009 school year?

Does your child need help with social skills? LDACC is offering an interactive

and enjoyable summer program. This class will address appropriate responses in a variety of social

situations, reading "body language", making and keeping friends and much more!!

2 sessions being offered at the LDACC office

5 day session

July 28, 29, 30, 31 and August 1

9:30am-12:30pm

Members: $75.00 Non members: $100.00

10 day session

July 28, 29, 30, 31, August 1, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8

9:30am-12:30pm

Members: $120.00 Non members: $150.00

Please Contact Wendy Spitz at

216-581-4549 to enroll

2008-03-31T15:50:00.001-04:00

This web link is new and improved!!!

It is a great way to order FREE United States of Education Publications

http://edpubs.ed.gov

Support Your Child's K-12 Education

2008-03-26T10:47:00.002-04:00

Please check this link out!

It is filled with GREAT info!!!

http://www.greatschools.net/cgi-bin/newsletters

One Day Conference

2008-03-13T14:45:00.003-04:00

We wanted to share with you information on an upcoming conference sponsored by;

The Ohio Coalition for Education Children with Disabilities

O.C.E.C.D. Conferences

"Facilitated IEPs: Making Them Work For You". An interactive seminar with Eva Soeka a Director of the Marquette University Graduate Program in Dispute Resolution and Center for Dispute Resolution Education and Ann Guinan an Assistant Director Procedural
Date:
April 22, 2008 (One-day conference)
9:00 AM - 3:00 AM
Conference Fee:
Free
Registrations Due:
April 14, 2008
Location:
Sheraton Independence Hotel5300 Rockside Road Independence, OH 44131
Contact Person:
Connie Hudson
Contact Email:
ocecdcsh@embarqmail.com
Contact Fax:
937-842-2150
Contact Phone:
937-842-2150
Registration Mail:
165 W. Center Street, Suite 302 Marion, OH 43302
Conference will be limited to 200 participants. Certificate of Attendance will be available.

http://www.ocecd.org/ocecd/confs/h_confinfo.cfm

Summer 2008 Scholarships

2008-03-05T13:03:00.003-05:00

Hurry!!! Hurry!!

Are you looking for a Scholarship to attend a program this summer?

If so- check this out today-- Applications are due March 31, 2008

IDEA-Individuals Devoted to Educational Advocacy

is a charitable organization located in Northeast Ohio

IDEA is looking to allow students with disabilities

to maintain educational, physical and social growth over the summer .

IDEA's scholarship could help.

Students must be between 3-21 years old with special educational needs

whose families exhibit financial needs are eligible recipients.

for more information and a application please contact IDEA- 216-371-9874 IDEAohio@aol.com

or also --Wendy at the Learning Disabilities Association of Cuyahoga County at 581-4549

Great Minds Don't Learn Alike

2008-02-25T15:01:00.000-05:00

The Learning Disabilities Association

of Cuyahoga County

invites you to attend the

2008 Annual Gala

In Honor off Anne & Allegra Ford and Six other Local Honorees

Emcee: Kim Wheeler

Friday, March 14, 2008

The Ritz -Carlton Hotel

Cleveland, Ohio

Please call for information on this great evening

of unique cutting edge presentations, good food, and fun-

benefiting LDACC.

216-581-4549

2008 Ohio Covering Kids and Families Conference

2008-02-25T14:41:00.002-05:00

Here is some information about an upcoming event sponsored by Voices for Ohio Children's

Getting to the Finish Line for Ohio's Children and Families

2008 Ohio Covering Kids and Families Conference

March 12, 2008

Quest Business Centers at Polaris

Columbus, Ohio

A one day conference on improving access to health care for Ohio's children and families. Learn how Ohio's new health initiatives can expand and improve public health programs for children and families.

call 1-877-881-7860 for more information about this event

or on line at www.vfc-oh.otg

What are Learning Disabilities?

2008-01-30T20:54:00.000-05:00

Check out this You Tube Video

http://youtube.com/watch?v=wCqeFxDgacQ

Another Helpful Resource for Parents

2008-01-16T13:01:00.000-05:00

Wanted to share with you this article:

Pre-referral: The First Step in Addressing Your Child’s Learning Difficulty
http://www.schwablearning.org/articles.aspx?r=370

Can Dyslexia help you to Succeed?

2007-12-10T15:19:00.000-05:00

This video clip came from the Today Show on NBC

Can Dyslexia help you to suceed
http://video.msn.com/video.aspx?mkt=en-US&brand=msnbc&vid=87936a99-52c4-492d-8440-3096d1a13e4e

Please check out these articles related to Learning Disabilities and Entrepreneurs

Why Dyslexics Make Great Entrepreneurs
http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/22244011/

LEARNING DISABILITIES AND ENTREPRENEURS
http://yourbiz.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2007/11/27/473362.aspx

2007-11-28T13:51:00.000-05:00

What's the Right Amount of Homework?????

1st-3rd grade- work should not exceed 20 minutes each school day

3rd –6thgrades- Many educators recommend from 30-60 minutes a school day for most students

7th –8th grades-Generally up to 2 hours a school day is thought to be
appropriate.

9-12 grade-The amount of homework will vary by subject as well as what projects, reports, papers, tests the students have. High school students might need help organizing assignments and planning work times.

Remember- Children need to know that their parents and adults close to them think homework is important. Keep a good attitude about your child work. If you have any worries talk with your child's teacher. When students know parent’s care and value education, assignments and work is more likely to be turned in on time.

5 Homework Tips
1. Set a regular place and routine with your children
2. Pick a place
3. Remove distractions
4. Have school supplies available
5. Show an interest –be involved in students work-ASK QUESTIONS!!!

Recognizing Adolescent Depression

2007-11-14T14:11:00.000-05:00

This is a very important event that I wanted to share with you!

If you would like attend please RSVP!

Thanks!

Life Savers!

Lawrence School Presents:

Recognizing Adolescent Depression

Presented by the SPEA (Suicide Prevention Education Alliance)

Wednesday, November 28

7:00-8:30pm

Lawrence Upper School

10036 Olde Eight Rd

Sagamore Hills, Ohio 44067

Garfield Theatre

This event is FREE

If you would like to attend this event please
RSVP to Jason Culp: 440-832-7823

This Presentation is part of the Lawrence School "Life Savers" series--a program created to help parents address the specific social and emotional needs of learning disabled adolescent and teens.

Readings

2007-11-12T13:50:00.000-05:00

I hope you find these articles helpful:
Positive Attitude Trumps IQ, Good Grades as Success Predictor for Adults with LD
http://www.schwablearning.org/articles.aspx?r=622

Individualizing a Grading System for a Student with LD and an IEP
http://www.schwablearning.org/articles.aspx?r=1156

Raising a Teacher’s Awareness about LD and AD/HD — Parents as Educators
http://www.schwablearning.org/articles.aspx?r=1112

COFFEE TALK

2007-11-07T16:15:00.000-05:00

I want to share with you an event we will be having and would love for you to join us!
LDACC will be sponsoring a coffee talk.

Monday November 19, 2007 at 7:00pm

Please join us for Coffee & Dessert to exchange ideas and provide input as we build our Parent Network. The event will take place at our office in Garfield Hts, Ohio. If you would like to join us- please call and RSVP (216)581-4549 to Wendy and to get directions.

Please check us out!

2007-11-07T14:33:00.000-05:00

I am so excited to be able to Blog and provide lots of update information to you!
Please also don't forget to check the Learning Disabilities Association website out at http://www.ldacc.org/.