The Commonwealth Academy 2011 Regional Workshops
As part of Commonwealth Academy's 2010-11 Speaker Series, Landmark College offered two workshops for parents and educators. An evening workshop for parents examined transition planning for the older teen with learning disabilities. A full-day workshop for educators explored how to maximize the benefits of assistive technology
Managing Social and Academic Transitions for the Older Teen with Learning Disabilities
With good planning, the transition from high school to college can be the foundation for successful independence. We'll look at the myriad challenges faced by students and their parents at this important time and identify strategies that support smoother transitions. Parents will learn how to develop a time-line for transition planning that takes into account students' academic, social and life skills needs.
Intended Audience: Secondary (grades 6-12) parents; educational consultants; counselors
Academic Assistive Technology for Students with Learning Disabilities—Overview and Demonstrations
Assistive Technology holds the potential to support students academically in life-changing ways. It can ease the burden of reading, writing, and organizational tasks and support the development of critical thinking. However, for optimum benefits, technology needs to be used in the context of thoughtful pedagogy and proven strategies. This workshop reviews current academic technologies and demonstrates how to introduce them to students as part of effective learning strategies.
Intended Audience: Secondary (grades 6-12) teachers & parents; college & university professors; principals, school heads, administrators; educational consultants; curriculum coordinators and staff developers; learning specialists, special educators; disability support staff; tutors, advisors
Future Workshops
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Presenter: Linda Hecker
 Linda Hecker, M.Ed., Lead Education Specialist
Linda Hecker, M.Ed., has taught at Landmark College since its founding in 1985. Currently a Lead Education Specialist for the Institute, she has overseen teacher training programs, taught English, study skills, and music classes, and served as an academic advisor, Chair of the Tutorial Department, and Academic Dean. She received her M.Ed. from the University of Hartford and her B.A. from Brandeis University. Ms. Hecker has presented workshops, courses, teacher training programs, and/or keynote speeches at dozens of institutions and conferences. Recent talks spotlight venues as diverse as the Smithsonian Museum, George Washington University, Chicago Public Schools, and the American Community School, Athens, Greece. She lives in Guilford, Vermont, and is an avid freelance violinist. Previous Northern Virginia Workshops
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