tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-89809508590795515732024-03-13T00:55:43.234-04:00LDA of Northeast OhioThe Learning Disablities Association of Northeast Ohio (LDANEO)is a nonprofit serving individuals with SLD, their families, teachers and other profesionals in the community. LDANEO services four counties and 108 cities. LDANEO has serviced over 4,000 individuals sice its inception in 1985.Ellen S. Fishman, M.Ed.http://www.blogger.com/profile/16119505293415912163noreply@blogger.comBlogger79125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8980950859079551573.post-12638692801717370742011-01-03T11:11:00.003-05:002011-01-03T12:16:00.449-05:00Parents Pick - Books<a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_Awn4hRTdWZY/TSIDSe5XSMI/AAAAAAAAAC4/fExi2tXuu6o/s1600/book2.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5558008506194806978" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 102px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 160px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_Awn4hRTdWZY/TSIDSe5XSMI/AAAAAAAAAC4/fExi2tXuu6o/s200/book2.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><div><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_Awn4hRTdWZY/TSIDEAhvLDI/AAAAAAAAACw/olKmnWVURZM/s1600/book.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5558008257524476978" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 200px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 150px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_Awn4hRTdWZY/TSIDEAhvLDI/AAAAAAAAACw/olKmnWVURZM/s200/book.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><div align="center"><strong><span style="color:#ff0000;"></span></strong></div><br /><br /><div align="center"><strong><span style="color:#ff0000;">This was taken from The Great Schools website- </span></strong><a href="http://www.greatschools.org/"><strong><span style="color:#ff0000;">http://www.greatschools.org/</span></strong></a></div><span style="font-size:180%;"><span style="color:#3333ff;"></span></span><br /><span style="font-size:180%;"><span style="color:#3333ff;">Here are 2 books <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">recommendations- <span style="font-size:100%;">they look helpful!</span></span></span></span><br /><strong><span style="font-size:180%;"><a href="http://www.google.com/imgres?imgurl=http://images.amazon.com/images/P/1591810787.01.MZZZZZZZ.jpg&imgrefurl=http://blog.middlechamberbooks.com/2009/03/middle-chamber-books-podcast-18-temple.html&usg=__T7VAoySt87wp4L-LLKVD9Qqa_KI=&h=160&w=102&sz=6&hl=en&start=2&zoom=0&tbnid=1MSr2DVpR14MKM:&tbnh=98&tbnw=62&prev=/images%3Fq%3DThe%2BShut-Down%2BLearner:%2BHelping%2BYour%2BAcademically%2BDiscouraged%2BChild%26um%3D1%26hl%3Den%26sa%3DN%26tbs%3Disch:1&um=1&itbs=1"></a></span></strong><br /><strong><span style="font-size:180%;"></span></strong><br /><strong><span style="font-size:180%;">The Shut-Down Learner</span></strong><br /><a class="external" href="http://www.amazon.com/dp/1591810787/tag=?greatschoolsn-20" target="_blank" minmax_bound="true">The Shut-Down Learner: Helping Your Academically Discouraged Child</a><br />by Richard <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">SelznickSentient</span> (January 2009)<br />I love this book because Dr. Selznick explains how while not all children learn the same way, they are often taught with methodologies that don't work for the spatial learner. Self-esteem takes a beating when a child sees his friends "getting it." So these bright, gifted children are left to feel stupid, not only because they can't learn the way others do, but also because the expectations of the teachers are that they should be learning. This was a great help to me in beginning to understand my child and advocate for his education.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.google.com/imgres?imgurl=http://images.amazon.com/images/P/1591810787.01.MZZZZZZZ.jpg&imgrefurl=http://blog.middlechamberbooks.com/2009/03/middle-chamber-books-podcast-18-temple.html&usg=__T7VAoySt87wp4L-LLKVD9Qqa_KI=&h=160&w=102&sz=6&hl=en&start=2&zoom=0&tbnid=1MSr2DVpR14MKM:&tbnh=98&tbnw=62&prev=/images%3Fq%3DThe%2BShut-Down%2BLearner:%2BHelping%2BYour%2BAcademically%2BDiscouraged%2BChild%26um%3D1%26hl%3Den%26sa%3DN%26tbs%3Disch:1&um=1&itbs=1"></a><br /><strong><span style="font-size:180%;">The Dyscalculia Toolkit<br /></span></strong><a class="external" href="http://www.amazon.com/dp/1412947650/?tag=greatschoolsn-20" target="_blank" minmax_bound="true">The Dyscalculia Toolkit: Supporting Learning Difficulties in Maths</a><br />by Ronit BirdSage (2007)<br />To express math ideas, this book advises using concrete examples (with lots of explanation) before using abstract illustrations and then even more abstract math symbols, numerals, and language. While it oversimplifies the symptoms of dyscalculia, the book does show how certain teaching methods can pose barriers to learning for the learning disabled. </div>Ellen S. Fishman, M.Ed.http://www.blogger.com/profile/16119505293415912163noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8980950859079551573.post-64954480889881095182011-01-03T11:07:00.001-05:002011-01-03T11:09:18.638-05:00Happy New Years!<div align="center"><span style="color:#663366;"><strong><span style="font-size:180%;">Have a Happy and Healthy 2011</span></strong>!!!</span></div>Ellen S. Fishman, M.Ed.http://www.blogger.com/profile/16119505293415912163noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8980950859079551573.post-83307058679170720352010-11-30T13:00:00.005-05:002010-11-30T13:12:49.290-05:00Learning Styles<div align="center"><strong><span style="color:#333399;"><span style="font-size:180%;">Check out the below link to learn your</span> </span></strong></div><div align="center"><strong><span style="font-size:180%;"></span></strong></div><div align="center"><strong><span style="font-size:180%;"></span></strong></div><div align="center"><strong><span style="font-size:180%;">LEARNING STYLES</span></strong></div><div align="center"></div><div align="center"></div><div align="center"><a href="http://www.ldpride.net/learningstyles.MI.htm">http://www.ldpride.net/learningstyles.MI.htm</a></div><div align="center">You can take a learning style test to find out more about yourself!</div><div align="center"></div><div align="center">Understanding learning styles is useful for everyone especially for people with Learning Disabilities and ADHD.</div>Ellen S. Fishman, M.Ed.http://www.blogger.com/profile/16119505293415912163noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8980950859079551573.post-9440465037503233622010-10-07T13:18:00.001-04:002010-10-07T13:26:37.443-04:00FREE Library program<div align="center"><br /> <strong><span style="font-size:180%;"> <span style="color:#663366;">Attention 2nd and 3rd grade Students</span></span></strong></div><div align="center"><span style="font-size:130%;">This is a great Free program!</span><span style="font-size:130%;"></div><div align="center"><br /></span> <br /> North Royalton Library<br />Dates: Monday evenings October 18, 25, November 1 and 8th<br />Time: 6:00 - 7:30 pm<br />Fee: Free<br />---------------------------------------------------------------------------<br />Maple Heights Library<br />Dates: Tuesday evenings October 19, 26, November 2 and 9th<br />Time: 6:00 - 7:30 pm<br />Fee: Free<br />Please register in person, or by calling the branch or visiting <a href="http://www.cuyahogalibrary.org/">www.cuyahogalibrary.org</a> <br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /></div>Ellen S. Fishman, M.Ed.http://www.blogger.com/profile/16119505293415912163noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8980950859079551573.post-33865533838236909252010-09-07T13:43:00.002-04:002010-09-07T13:47:01.790-04:00HELPFUL TOOL<span style="font-size:180%;color:#663366;"><em>This could be a helpful resources to many-check it out!</em></span><br /><em><span style="font-size:85%;color:#663366;"></span></em><br /><em><span style="font-size:85%;color:#663366;">I posted the article from <a href="http://www.afb.org/">American Foundation for the Blind</a> and <a href="http://www.napvi.org/">National Association for Parents of Children with Visual Impairments</a> </span></em><br /><strong><span style="font-size:180%;"></span></strong><br /><span style="color:#000066;"><strong><span style="font-size:180%;">Audio <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">textooks</span> from Recording for the Blind and Dyslexic Are Now Accessible on the Intel Reader</span></strong><br /></span><br />Posted by: <a href="http://www.familyconnect.org/directory.asp?Action=profile&AccountID=1355">Recording for the Blind & Dyslexic</a><br />Date: 08/02/2010<br />Recording for the Blind & Dyslexic® (<span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">RFB</span>&D®), the nation’s largest provider of educational audio textbooks, announced that its more than 270,000 members can now use the Intel® Reader to access and enjoy its entire collection of DAISY-formatted <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_2">audiobooks</span>.<br />The Intel Reader captures images of printed text, converts the text into speech, and now also plays <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_3">RFB</span>&D DAISY-formatted audio for people with a reading-based learning disability or visual impairment. "Intel Reader is another terrific addition to our <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_4">assistive</span> technology portfolio," says Peter <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_5">Beran</span>, Senior Vice President, Information Technology for <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_6">RFB</span>&D. "With so many of our members eagerly awaiting developments like this, we’re pleased to offer yet another means for them to access and efficiently navigate our <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_7">downloadable</span> content."<br />Getting started with the Intel Reader is easy for <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_8">RFB</span>&D members. They can simply log into their online accounts on the <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_9">RFB</span>&D website to obtain a free User Authorization Key (<span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_10">UAK</span>), install it on the device, and download their DAISY <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_11">audiobooks</span>. The content can then be transferred to the Intel Reader and listened to anytime, anywhere. The device stores members’ third-party content access keys for their convenience. For more information on the <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_12">RFB</span>&D <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_13">UAK</span> process, visit <a href="http://www.rfbd.org/intelreader/">http://www.rfbd.org/intelreader/</a>.<br />Users will also need to download the Intel Reader 1.0.1 software upgrade to enable their device to access <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_14">RFB</span>&D content. The upgrade and instructions on how to install it is available at <a href="http://reader.intel.com/">http://reader.intel.com</a>.<br />"Through personal experience and our work with organizations such as <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_15">RFB</span>&D, we know that individuals with learning differences thrive on choice," says Ben Foss, director of Access Technology at Intel. "We’re proud to help <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_16">RFB</span>&D members enhance their educational success and quality of life by enabling users of the Intel Reader to have effective access to their reading materials."<br />About the Intel® Reader<br />The Intel Reader transforms printed text to the spoken word. It combines a high-resolution camera with the power of an Intel® Atom™ processor. Read on the spot, or store text for later listening. Easy-to-use buttons, audio and visual navigation, and straightforward menus keep things simple. Weighing just over a pound and about the size of a paperback book, the mobile Intel Reader can be used at school, work, home, or on the go. The Intel Reader is the result of the real-life experiences, coupled with decades of technology innovation and Intel’s commitment to proactive <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_17">healthcare</span> and wellness. Find out more about the Intel Reader at <a href="http://reader.intel.com/">http://reader.intel.com</a><br /><br />Age Groups<br />All ages (birth to 26)Parents of children with visual impairments<br />Interest Categories<br /><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_18">Assistive</span> technology/helpful products<br />Contact: , Recording for the Blind & Dyslexic<br />Phone: (866) 732-3545<br />URL: <a href="http://www.rfbd.org/">http://www.rfbd.org</a>Ellen S. Fishman, M.Ed.http://www.blogger.com/profile/16119505293415912163noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8980950859079551573.post-42234130479303081742010-08-27T12:15:00.001-04:002010-08-27T12:34:28.222-04:00Back-to-School Tips for Special Education Teachers<strong><span style="font-size:130%;"> Top 10 list of back-to-school tip-s</span></strong> that we hope will make managing your special education program a little easier<br /><br /><a href="http://www.ldonline.org/article/Back-to-School_Tips_for_Special_Education_Teachers_/38322">http://www.ldonline.org/article/Back-to-School_Tips_for_Special_Education_Teachers_/38322</a>Ellen S. Fishman, M.Ed.http://www.blogger.com/profile/16119505293415912163noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8980950859079551573.post-39171952441741537732010-06-09T11:39:00.008-04:002010-06-09T11:50:48.484-04:00Cool Summer Reading Program<div align="center"><span style="font-size:180%;color:#663366;"><strong>Attention<span style="font-size:130%;"> 2-5<span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">th</span> grade students</span></strong></span></div><div align="center"><strong><span style="font-size:180%;"></span></strong></div><div align="center"><strong><span style="font-size:180%;color:#336666;"><span style="font-size:130%;">Check out this </span>FREE</span></strong></div><div align="center"><span style="font-size:180%;"><span style="font-size:130%;"></span></span></div><div align="center"><span style="font-size:180%;"><span style="font-size:130%;">CALL</span> ASAP </span><span style="font-size:180%;">few spots are left</span></div><div align="center"><strong><span style="font-size:180%;"></span></strong></div><div align="center"><strong><span style="font-size:180%;"></span></strong></div><div align="center"><strong><span style="font-size:180%;"></span></strong></div><div align="center"><strong><span style="font-size:180%;"></span></strong></div><div align="center"><strong><span style="font-size:180%;"></span></strong></div><div align="center"><strong><span style="font-size:180%;"></span></strong></div><div align="center"><strong><span style="font-size:180%;"></span></strong> </div><div align="center"><strong><span style="font-size:180%;"></span></strong> </div><div align="center"><strong><span style="font-size:180%;">PETS PALS</span></strong></div><div align="center"><strong><span style="font-size:180%;"></span></strong><br />Branch: <a id="ctl00_cplMainPageContent_edEvent_hypBranch" href="http://www.cuyahogalibrary.org/Branch.aspx?ID=486"><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">Beachwood</span></a> - Meeting Room A<br />Type of Event: Special<br /><strong>Date: Wednesdays at 7PM, 6/16-7/21 6 wee</strong>ks<br /></div><strong></strong><div align="center"><strong>Children going into 2 - 5 grades will have the opportunity to improve their reading skills by reading aloud to very special dogs this summer. </strong></div><div align="center"></div><div align="center">Each reader will be paired with a certified therapy dog for 20 minutes of reading for a 6 week session. Times are 7:00 PM, 7:20 PM and 7:40 PM. Program runs June 16 - July 21.Presented by <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_2">Cuyahoga</span> County Public Library and Cleveland's Pet Pals Program of University Hospital.Call the <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_3">Beachwood</span> Branch at 216.831.6868 beginning Wednesday, June 2 to register for this exciting program.</div>Ellen S. Fishman, M.Ed.http://www.blogger.com/profile/16119505293415912163noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8980950859079551573.post-39187148460762664592010-05-05T11:34:00.002-04:002010-05-05T11:37:22.598-04:00Educational Games<div align="center"><span style="font-size:180%;"><strong>Looking for Educational Computer Games??</strong></span></div><div align="center">This website is for Math and Language Art Games K-6<span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">th</span> grade </div><div align="center"><strong>Fun and FREE</strong></div><div align="center"><a href="http://www.gameclassroom.com/">http://www.gameclassroom.com/</a></div><div align="center">Check it out!</div>Ellen S. Fishman, M.Ed.http://www.blogger.com/profile/16119505293415912163noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8980950859079551573.post-78854774186875628122010-04-06T12:36:00.002-04:002010-04-06T12:49:11.012-04:00This link looks at -<br /><br /><strong>Going Places with A Standards-Based <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">IEP</span> (GPS-<span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">IEP</span>) <span style="color:#993399;">The NEW <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_2">IEP</span></span></strong><br /><a href="http://www.edresourcesohio.org/index.php?slug=gps-iep">http://www.edresourcesohio.org/index.php?slug=gps-iep</a><br /><br />The link is Ohio Department of Education office for Exceptional Children<br />Watch the video that talks about it read about it.<br />Please call us if you have questions!!<br />216-292-4549Ellen S. Fishman, M.Ed.http://www.blogger.com/profile/16119505293415912163noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8980950859079551573.post-87091139346560342132010-03-17T14:04:00.001-04:002010-03-17T14:07:22.565-04:00<span style="color:#3333ff;">Check this out-you should listen to and read-</span><br /><br /><span style="font-size:130%;"><strong>Two video interviews</strong> <strong>and an article</strong> </span><br /><span style="font-size:130%;">highlighting a School Board President in Detroit discussing his struggles to overcome the stigma of a learning disability.</span><br /><br /><a href="http://www.myfoxdetroit.com/dpp/news/local/DPS-School-Board-President-Otis-Mathis-Talks-about-His-Grammar">http://www.myfoxdetroit.com/dpp/news/local/DPS-School-Board-President-Otis-Mathis-Talks-about-His-Grammar</a><br />Video and Article on School Board President<br /><br /><a href="http://video.foxnews.com/v/4083379/fit-to-lead?playlist_id=87249">http://video.foxnews.com/v/4083379/fit-to-lead?playlist_id=87249</a><br />Interview on Fox & FriendsEllen S. Fishman, M.Ed.http://www.blogger.com/profile/16119505293415912163noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8980950859079551573.post-46160317238661294992010-02-24T12:53:00.003-05:002010-02-24T13:01:24.870-05:00Gala Count Down!!<div align="center"><span style="font-size:180%;color:#663366;"><strong>Come Join us!!!</strong></span></div><div align="center"><strong><span style="font-size:180%;color:#663366;"></span></strong> </div><div align="center"><strong><span style="font-size:180%;color:#663366;">Tickets still on sale!!</span></strong></div><div align="center"><br /><strong><span style="font-size:180%;">"Great Minds Don't Learn Alike Gala"<br />Celebrating the Creativity of Individuals</span></strong></div><div align="center"><strong><span style="font-size:180%;">with Learning Disabiliti</span></strong>es.<br /><span style="color:#663366;">Friday, March 5, 2010<br />Intercontinental Hotel & Conference Center<br />Carnegie @ 100th Street<br />If you have any questions please contact Cindy Glazer<br />(216) 292-4549 or email </span><a class="gala-contact" style="POSITION: relative" href="mailto:cglazer@ldaneo.org"><span style="color:#663366;">cglazer@ldaneo.org</span></a><span style="color:#663366;">.</span><br /><br /><strong>Honoring Hector Vega</strong></div><div align="center">Celebrated artist-entrepreneur Hector Vega was born in Gurabo, Puerto Rico and raised in Cleveland, Ohio. A self-taught artist, his signature style-featuring bold colors and geometric patterns-is influenced by his cultural heritage. During the past 15 years, Vega's artwork has progressively matured into visually stimulating pieces that embody life and energy through the balance of strong design, color and depth. His art can be found in numerous private, corporate and educational institution collections across the United States. A firm believer in volunteerism, community involvement, and the advancement of the arts, Vega is known for his artistic contributions to numerous local and national charitable, civic, and non-profit organizations. He sits on several arts and community-related boards, and his work has won numerous awards, both in the U.S. and abroad. See his video about being dyslexic on his website: </div><div align="center"></div><div align="center"><a style="POSITION: relative" href="http://www.ldaneo.org/www.hectorvega.com">http://www.ldaneo.org/www.hectorvega.com</a><br /><a style="MARGIN-RIGHT: 30px; POSITION: relative" href="http://www.ldaneo.org/donation.html"></a><a style="POSITION: relative" href="http://www.ldaneo.org/auction_donor.html"></a></div>Ellen S. Fishman, M.Ed.http://www.blogger.com/profile/16119505293415912163noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8980950859079551573.post-53900095159310214192010-02-04T12:12:00.005-05:002010-02-04T12:34:06.710-05:00Looking for a book to read?<a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_Awn4hRTdWZY/S2sD_wkEiVI/AAAAAAAAACc/B8jtmMiXYfY/s1600-h/overcom_dysl.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5434441769255471442" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 125px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 188px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_Awn4hRTdWZY/S2sD_wkEiVI/AAAAAAAAACc/B8jtmMiXYfY/s200/overcom_dysl.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><div align="center"><strong><span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="font-size:180%;">Parent picks</span>: Great books on dyslexia</span></strong><br /></div><div align="center"><a href="http://www.greatschools.org/LD/slideshows/great-books-on-dyslexia.gs?content=1819"></a></div><br /><br /><div align="center"><a class="external" href="http://www.amazon.com/dp/0679781595/?tag=greatschoolsn-20" target="_blank" minmax_bound="true"><strong><span style="font-size:180%;">Overcoming Dyslexia: A New and Complete Science-Based Program for Reading Problems at Any Level</span></strong></a><span style="font-size:180%;"> </span><br /></div><div align="center">by Sally <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">Shaywitz</span> Vintage (2005)<br /></div><div align="center"><a id="apf4" href="http://images.google.com/imgres?imgurl=http://cdl.secured-ecommerce.net/Merchant2/graphics/00000001/overcom_dysl.jpg&imgrefurl=http://cdl.secured-ecommerce.net/Merchant2/merchant.mvc%3FScreen%3DPROD%26Product_Code%3D0375400125%26Category_Code%3Dbooks&usg=__5DvCZsFNYENc61yIFKo4Fi2tAWc=&h=188&w=125&sz=31&hl=en&start=5&itbs=1&tbnid=nDLaDgd8QXMBMM:&tbnh=102&tbnw=68&prev=/images%3Fq%3DOvercoming%2BDyslexia:%2BA%2BNew%2Band%2BComplete%2BScience-Based%2BProgram%2Bfor%2BReading%2BProblems%2Bat%2BAny%2BLevel%26gbv%3D2%26hl%3Den%26sa%3DG"></a><a id="apf4" href="http://images.google.com/imgres?imgurl=http://cdl.secured-ecommerce.net/Merchant2/graphics/00000001/overcom_dysl.jpg&imgrefurl=http://cdl.secured-ecommerce.net/Merchant2/merchant.mvc%3FScreen%3DPROD%26Product_Code%3D0375400125%26Category_Code%3Dbooks&usg=__5DvCZsFNYENc61yIFKo4Fi2tAWc=&h=188&w=125&sz=31&hl=en&start=5&itbs=1&tbnid=nDLaDgd8QXMBMM:&tbnh=102&tbnw=68&prev=/images%3Fq%3DOvercoming%2BDyslexia:%2BA%2BNew%2Band%2BComplete%2BScience-Based%2BProgram%2Bfor%2BReading%2BProblems%2Bat%2BAny%2BLevel%26gbv%3D2%26hl%3Den%26sa%3DG"></a><a id="apf4" href="http://images.google.com/imgres?imgurl=http://cdl.secured-ecommerce.net/Merchant2/graphics/00000001/overcom_dysl.jpg&imgrefurl=http://cdl.secured-ecommerce.net/Merchant2/merchant.mvc%3FScreen%3DPROD%26Product_Code%3D0375400125%26Category_Code%3Dbooks&usg=__5DvCZsFNYENc61yIFKo4Fi2tAWc=&h=188&w=125&sz=31&hl=en&start=5&itbs=1&tbnid=nDLaDgd8QXMBMM:&tbnh=102&tbnw=68&prev=/images%3Fq%3DOvercoming%2BDyslexia:%2BA%2BNew%2Band%2BComplete%2BScience-Based%2BProgram%2Bfor%2BReading%2BProblems%2Bat%2BAny%2BLevel%26gbv%3D2%26hl%3Den%26sa%3DG"></a></div><br /><div align="center">"A <span style="font-family:times new roman;">great</span><span style="font-family:times new roman;"> book </span><span style="font-family:times new roman;">that explains </span><span style="font-family:times new roman;">what dyslexia is and gives parents tools for helping </span><span style="font-family:times new roman;">their </span><br /><span style="font-family:times new roman;">children become fluent readers. The book validated that we were doing what</span></div><div align="center"><span style="font-family:times new roman;">we needed to be doing — base on the research findings presented</span>." (Great <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">Schoo</span>1, 20010)</div><div align="center"><a href="http://www.greatschools.org/LD/slideshows/great-books-on-dyslexia.gs?content=1819">http://www.greatschools.org/LD/slideshows/great-books-on-dyslexia.gs?content=1819</a></div><br /><br /><div align="center"><br /><a id="recaptcha_reload_btn" title="Get a new challenge" href="javascript:Recaptcha.reload" minmax_bound="true"></a><br /><a class="recaptcha_only_if_image" id="recaptcha_switch_audio_btn" title="Get an audio challenge" href="javascript:Recaptcha.switch_type(" minmax_bound="true"></a><a class="recaptcha_only_if_audio" id="recaptcha_switch_img_btn" title="Get a visual challenge" href="javascript:Recaptcha.switch_type(" minmax_bound="true"></a><br /><a id="recaptcha_whatsthis_btn" title="Help" href="http://recaptcha.net/popuphelp/" target="_blank" minmax_bound="true"></a></div>Ellen S. Fishman, M.Ed.http://www.blogger.com/profile/16119505293415912163noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8980950859079551573.post-31536141533602343322010-02-03T10:16:00.003-05:002010-02-03T10:27:27.197-05:00Great Minds Don't Learn Alike Gala<div align="center"><strong>Friday, March 5, 2010</strong></div><div align="center">We will be celebrating the creativity of Individuals with Learning <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">Disabilities</span></div><div align="center"> </div><div align="center">Honoring Cleveland Artist Hector Vega </div><div align="center"> </div><div align="center">We will also have a <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">Children's</span> Art <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_2">Compositions</span></div><div align="center">It will be a GREAT night!!</div><div align="center"> </div><div align="center">For more <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_3">Details</span> please call -216-292-4549</div><div align="center"><strong>Great Minds Don't Learn Alike Gala</strong></div>Ellen S. Fishman, M.Ed.http://www.blogger.com/profile/16119505293415912163noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8980950859079551573.post-62382643637206121382010-01-19T10:58:00.002-05:002010-01-19T11:05:28.847-05:00<div align="center"><br /><strong><span style="font-size:180%;color:#663366;">We have lots of program coming up</span></strong></div><div align="center"><strong><span style="font-size:180%;color:#663366;">check them out!!!</span></strong></div><div align="center"><strong><span style="font-size:180%;color:#663366;"></span></strong> </div><div align="center"><span style="color:#993399;"><strong><span style="font-size:180%;">Please share with others!</span></strong><br /></span><br /><strong><span style="font-size:130%;">Homework Center 5<span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">th</span>-8<span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">th</span> grade<br /></span></strong>Wednesday evenings at 7:00 pm $50/$75<br /><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_2">LDA</span> Office<br />Dates: February 3, 10, 17, 24<br />March 3, 10, 17, 24, 31<br />April 7, 14, 21, 28,<br />May 5, 12, 19<br /><br /><br /><span style="font-size:130%;"><strong><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_3">SLD</span> 101 For Parents and Teachers</strong><br /></span>Tuesday and Thursday evenings $50/$60<br />Location: <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_4">LDA</span> Office<br />Dates: February 9, 11, 16, 18, 23, 25<br /> July 13, 15, 20, 22, 27, 29 <br /> </div><div align="center"><br /><strong><span style="font-size:130%;">Family Speaker Series FREE<br /></span></strong>First Thursday of each Month 7:00 pm<br />Location: <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_5">LDA</span> Office<br />Dates: February 4<br /> March 4<br /> April 1<br /> May 6<br /> August 5</div><div align="center"> </div><div align="center"><br /><span style="font-size:130%;"><strong>Social Skills 4<span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_6">th</span>-6<span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_7">th</span> grade</strong><br /></span>Wednesday evenings at 4:14 pm $99/$130<br />Location: <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_8">LDA</span> Office<br />Dates: January 13, 20, 27<br />February 3, 17, 24<br />March 3, 10, </div><div align="center"><br /><strong><span style="font-size:130%;">Early Intervention Book Clubs 1st -2<span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_9">nd</span><br /></span></strong>Monday evenings at 6:00 pm $35/$40<br />Location: <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_10">LDA</span> Office<br />Dates: February 22<br /> March 1, 8, 15, 22<br /> </div><div align="center"> </div>Ellen S. Fishman, M.Ed.http://www.blogger.com/profile/16119505293415912163noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8980950859079551573.post-15522427521234156362010-01-04T11:19:00.002-05:002010-01-04T11:20:18.515-05:00Happy New Years!<div align="center"><strong><span style="font-size:180%;color:#663366;">We are wishing you a </span></strong></div><div align="center"><strong><span style="font-size:180%;color:#663366;">Happy and Healthy 2010!!</span></strong></div><div align="center"><strong><span style="font-size:180%;color:#663366;"></span></strong> </div><div align="center"><strong><span style="font-size:180%;color:#663366;">Stay Warm!!</span></strong></div>Ellen S. Fishman, M.Ed.http://www.blogger.com/profile/16119505293415912163noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8980950859079551573.post-48907800155241795672009-12-02T10:24:00.003-05:002009-12-02T10:31:16.549-05:00<a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_Awn4hRTdWZY/SxaGy6eu9tI/AAAAAAAAACU/PLEUhJlyhBM/s1600-h/LDA_Logo_UPDATE.BMP"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5410660211581974226" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 200px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 136px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_Awn4hRTdWZY/SxaGy6eu9tI/AAAAAAAAACU/PLEUhJlyhBM/s200/LDA_Logo_UPDATE.BMP" border="0" /></a><br /><div align="center"><span style="font-size:130%;"><strong><span style="font-family:lucida grande;"><span style="color:#993399;"><span style="font-size:180%;color:#333300;">WE MOVED!!!!<br /></span><br /><span style="font-size:180%;"><span style="font-size:130%;">The</span> </span><span style="font-size:130%;">Learning Disabilities Association</span></span></span></strong></span></div><div align="center"><strong><span style="font-family:lucida grande;"><span style="color:#993399;"><span style="font-size:130%;">of NorthEast Ohio<br /><span style="color:#003333;"></span></span></span></span></strong></div><div align="center"><strong><span style="font-family:lucida grande;"><span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="color:#993399;"><span style="color:#003333;">is know located at:<br /><br />30100 Chagrin Blvd<br />Suite 302<br />Pepper Pike, Ohio 44124<br /></span><br />New Numbers<br />(216)-292-4549 ph.<br />(216) -292-7076 f.<br /><br /></span><span style="color:#003333;">Hope to see you soon!!</span></span></span></strong></div>Ellen S. Fishman, M.Ed.http://www.blogger.com/profile/16119505293415912163noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8980950859079551573.post-65081975301212053262009-12-02T10:15:00.004-05:002009-12-02T10:29:41.133-05:00<p align="center"><span style="font-size:180%;"><span style="color:#999900;"><strong><span style="color:#ffcc00;">Winter Social Skills will start in January</span></strong> </span></span></p><p align="center"><span style="font-size:130%;color:#993399;">for students 4-6<span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">th</span> grade!</span></p><p align="center"><span style="color:#993399;">Please call or e-mail for <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">details</span>!!!</span></p><p align="center"><span style="color:#993399;">216-292-4549</span></p><p align="center"><a href="mailto:wspitz@ldaneo.org"><span style="color:#993399;">wspitz@ldaneo.org</span></a></p>Ellen S. Fishman, M.Ed.http://www.blogger.com/profile/16119505293415912163noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8980950859079551573.post-12626721107237602942009-09-23T10:37:00.002-04:002009-09-23T10:49:01.551-04:00HURRY!!! HURRY!!!<div align="center"><span style="font-size:130%;">We still have a few spots open for a </span></div><div align="center"><span style="font-size:130%;"><strong></strong></span> </div><div align="center"><span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="color:#663366;"><strong><span style="font-size:180%;"><span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">Social</span> Skills Class starting</span></strong> </span></span></div><div align="center"><span style="font-size:130%;color:#663366;"></span> </div><div align="center"><span style="font-size:130%;">Wed. Sept. 30th for 8 weeks!! </span></div><div align="center"><span style="font-size:130%;">4:15-5:45</span></div><div align="center"><span style="font-size:130%;"></span> </div><div align="center"><span style="font-size:130%;">for students 4th-6th grade</span></div><div align="center"><span style="font-size:130%;"></span> </div><div align="center"><span style="font-size:130%;">at our office in Garfield Hts</span></div><div align="center"><span style="font-size:130%;">PLEASE call for <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_2">details</span></span></div><div align="center"><span style="font-size:130%;">216-581-4549</span></div><div align="center"><span style="font-size:130%;">or check it out at <a href="http://www.ldaneo.org/">www.ldaneo.org</a></span></div><div align="center"><span style="font-size:130%;"></span> </div><div align="center"><span style="font-size:130%;"></span> </div>Ellen S. Fishman, M.Ed.http://www.blogger.com/profile/16119505293415912163noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8980950859079551573.post-50951229167382789632009-08-17T13:07:00.004-04:002009-08-17T13:17:48.481-04:00<div align="center"><strong><span style="font-size:130%;color:#993399;">This was an article published in the August edition of the </span></strong></div><div align="center"><strong><span style="font-size:130%;color:#993399;">NE Ohio Family Magazine</span></strong></div><div align="center"> </div><div align="center"><strong><span style="font-size:180%;"></span></strong></div><div align="center"><strong><span style="font-size:180%;">Recognizing the Signs of a Learning Disability<br /></span></strong><span style="font-size:130%;">Ellen S <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">Fishman</span> - 8/2009</span></div><div align="left"><br />Specific learning disabilities, often referred to as hidden, are complex in nature, poorly understood and often hard to identify, though there are certain indicators or red flags seen in individuals with <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">SLD</span>. It is not uncommon for parents and teachers of primary school-age children to attribute the first signs of academic difficulties to “laziness or lack of motivation” as the cause. The root cause, however, is not remotely related to such things. Rather, <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_2">SLD</span> is an information-processing problem, is neurological in origin, life-long and manifests in areas such as reading, writing, spelling, comprehension and can even impact social skills. <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_3">SLD</span> affects some 10 percent of the population. When left undiagnosed, many with <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_4">SLD</span> are frustrated by the schools’ demands, fall behind and eventually drop out. Individuals with <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_5">SLD</span> are average to above-average in intelligence and a small percentage are gifted. </div><div align="center"></div><div align="left">Early warning signs that your child may have a learning disability: </div><p align="left"><strong>Preschool:</strong></p><p align="left">· Late talking compared to other children</p><p align="left">· Pronunciation problems</p><p align="left">· Slow vocabulary growth; often unable to find the right word</p><p align="left">· Difficulty rhyming words</p><p align="left">· Trouble learning numbers, the alphabet, days of the week</p><p align="left">· Extremely restless and easily distracted</p><p align="left">· Trouble interacting with peers· Poor ability to follow directions or routines</p><p align="left"><strong>Grades K -4</strong> </p><p align="left">· Slow to learn the connection between letters and sounds</p><p align="left">· Confuses basic words (run, eat, want)</p><p align="left">· Makes consistent reading and spelling errors including letter reversals (b/d), inversions (m/w), transpositions (felt/left) and substitutions (house/home)</p><p align="left">· Transposes number sequences and confuses arithmetic signs</p><p align="left">· Slow recall of facts</p><p align="left">. Slow to learn new skills; relies heavily on memorization </p><p align="left">The Learning Disabilities Association of Northeast Ohio works to educate individuals about <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_6">SLD</span>. The organization offers a number of programs and works together with local schools and other agencies to assure that those with <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_7">SLD</span> are identified properly and provided appropriate services so they “realize their potential and achieve their goals.” <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_8">LDANEO</span> will offer two programs this fall: One is an interactive social skills program for children in third through fifth grades. This six-week session explores practical strategies for addressing social communication and social skill development in elementary school. The second program is a unique learning opportunity called Parents and Teachers Together. This program will give parents and teachers an increased understanding of <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_9">SLD</span>, special education laws, evaluations and individualized education programs. Session topics include: An in-depth look at the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act and Section 504, along with learning about the evaluation process – how a school district identifies a disability.</p><p align="center">For more information and program costs, contact the Learning Disabilities Association of Northeast Ohio at 216-581-4549.</p><br /><strong>Ellen S. <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_10">Fishman</span>, M.Ed is executive director of the Learning Disabilities Association of Northeast Ohio. </strong>Ellen S. Fishman, M.Ed.http://www.blogger.com/profile/16119505293415912163noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8980950859079551573.post-69988145920260158502009-08-10T15:44:00.002-04:002009-08-10T15:46:03.172-04:00New Fall Programs<div align="center"><strong><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">LDANEO</span> will be offering some Fall programs</strong>!!</div><div align="center"> </div><div align="center">Call for more <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">information</span>!!!!!</div><div align="center"> </div><div align="center">216-581-4549</div>Ellen S. Fishman, M.Ed.http://www.blogger.com/profile/16119505293415912163noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8980950859079551573.post-59535482829201991512009-06-24T11:00:00.003-04:002009-06-24T11:09:37.165-04:00CLASS STARTS SOON!!!!!<div align="center"><br /><strong><span style="font-size:130%;">Parents and Teachers Together</span><br />A Unique Learning<br />Opportunity</strong></div><p align="center"><br />The Learning Disabilities Association of Northeast Ohio is<br />offering a unique opportunity for Parents and Teachers to<br />learn about Specific Learning Disabilities. The sessions will<br />give parents and teachers an increased understanding of<br /><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">SLD</span>, special education laws, evaluations, and <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">IEPs</span>.</p><p><br /><strong><span style="font-size:130%;">SESSION TOPICS</span>:<br /></strong>The nature of Specific Learning Disabilities (<span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_2">SLD</span>)<br />An in-depth look at the Individuals with Disabilities<br />Education Act (IDEA) and Section 504<br />The Evaluation Process: Identification of the Disability<br />The Nuts and Bolts of Individual <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_3">EducationPlans</span> (<span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_4">IEPs</span>)<br />Strategies for Parents and Teachers<br /></p><p align="center"><span style="font-size:85%;">Ten Professional Development contact hours will be offered</span></p><p align="center"><span style="font-size:85%;"> through State Support Team Region 3.<br /></span></p><p>LOCATION, DATES & FEES;</p><p align="center"><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_5">LDANEO</span> OFFICE, </p><p align="center">4800 East 131st Street, Suite B, Garfield Hts.<br />-4 MORNING <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_6">SESSIONS </span></p><p align="center"><strong><span class="blsp-spelling-error">Monday</span> through Thursday<br />July 13, 14, 15 & 16<br />10:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. </strong></p><p align="center"><strong><br /></strong>Members: $15 Non-Members: $25<br />Interested? Call (216) 581-4549 or log on to www. <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_7">ldaneo</span>.org for more information.<br />Please note: The <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_8">LDANEO</span> office is not ADA accessible.</p>Ellen S. Fishman, M.Ed.http://www.blogger.com/profile/16119505293415912163noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8980950859079551573.post-52516667471048914582009-06-18T13:07:00.003-04:002009-06-18T13:14:40.835-04:00HURRY!!!!<div align="center"><strong><span style="font-size:180%;color:#336666;">STARTING SOON!!!!!!</span></strong></div><div align="center"><strong><span style="font-size:180%;color:#993399;"></span></strong></div><div align="center"><strong><span style="font-size:180%;color:#993399;"></span></strong> </div><div align="center"><strong><span style="font-size:180%;color:#993399;">Summer Social Skills</span></strong> </div><div align="center"><br /><strong><span style="font-size:130%;color:#cc9933;">Course Dates & Times: Every Wednesday for 6 Weeks</span></strong></div><div align="center"><strong><span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="color:#ffcc00;"><span style="color:#663366;">3rd-5<span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">th</span> </span></span></span></strong></div><div align="center"><span style="color:#6633ff;">June 24, July 1, 8, 15, 22, 29<br />4:15p - 5:45p<br />Location: <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">LDANEO</span> Office<br />4800 East 131st Street, Suite B<br />Garfield Heights, OH<br />Fee: <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_2">LDANEO</span> Members: $75<br />Non-Members: $95</span></div><div align="center"><br /><strong><span style="font-size:130%;">Call 216-581-4549 to register!<br /></span></strong>For more information, visit us on the Web: http://www.ldaneo.org or call 216-581-4549.</div>Ellen S. Fishman, M.Ed.http://www.blogger.com/profile/16119505293415912163noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8980950859079551573.post-87263952683552826842009-06-10T12:24:00.000-04:002009-06-10T12:26:41.783-04:00Summer<div align="center">Follow this link to summer events at the<br /><strong>Brunswick Library</strong></div><a href="http://www.medina.lib.oh.us/ASSETS/0049B6134D5B44BE898C1E528F3A43D1/brunswick_programs.pdf">http://www.medina.lib.oh.us/ASSETS/0049B6134D5B44BE898C1E528F3A43D1/brunswick_programs.pdf</a>Ellen S. Fishman, M.Ed.http://www.blogger.com/profile/16119505293415912163noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8980950859079551573.post-83581578122288437622009-06-10T11:12:00.002-04:002009-06-10T11:20:59.505-04:00Summer Program<div align="center"><strong><span style="font-size:180%;"></span></strong> </div><div align="center"><strong><span style="font-size:180%;">Summer Reading/Pet Pals</span></strong></div><strong><div align="center"><br /><span style="font-size:180%;">Orange Branch</span></strong></div><div align="center"><br /><strong><span style="font-size:130%;">Wednesdays,<br />June 17th – July 22nd<br />7:00 – 8:00 p.m.</span></strong></div><div align="center"><strong><br /></strong><span style="font-size:130%;">Children in second through fifth<br />grades will have the opportunity<br />to improve their reading skills by<br />reading aloud to very special dogs<br />this summer. Each reader will be paired<br />with a certified therapy dog for 20<br />minutes of reading.<br />Presented by Cuyahoga County Public<br />Library and Cleveland’s Pet Pals<br />Program of University Hospitals.<br />Call 216.831.4282 to register for this<br />exciting program<strong>.</strong></span></div>Ellen S. Fishman, M.Ed.http://www.blogger.com/profile/16119505293415912163noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8980950859079551573.post-37560246925325390852009-06-03T14:47:00.004-04:002009-06-03T15:08:18.841-04:00'Our Kids Count!' Art Contest<div align="center"><strong>National Center Learning <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">Disabilities</span></strong> </div><div align="center">new public engagement campaign, OUR KIDS COUNT!, needs your help! </div><div align="center">If you are an artist, designer, poet, blogger, etc., please help us promote our cause. </div><div align="center">The goal is to educate politicians, policymakers, educators, friends and family about learning disabilities and to ensure that they have the help they need to succeed.<br /></div>The Prizes for winners!!<br />Check out link for more <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">details</span>!!<br /><a href="http://www.ncld.org/content/view/1501/524/">http://www.ncld.org/content/view/1501/524/</a><br /><span style="font-size:180%;"><br /></span><span style="font-size:100%;"><strong>Deadline: June 19, 2009</strong></span>Ellen S. Fishman, M.Ed.http://www.blogger.com/profile/16119505293415912163noreply@blogger.com0