October 2nd- 6:30-8pm Basic Right’s Workshop presented by the Sped directors from Somerset, Swansea, & Dighton-Rehoboth, Seekonk @ Case Jr. High School, 195 Main St. Swansea, Ma 02777
October 23rd- 6:30-8:30pm- Bullying – Focus on Pre-Teens & What responsibility do the parent and schools have in protecting our kids? Learn about Prevention and Reaction from one of the best; Dr. Steve Imber PH.D, Professor of Special Education @ RIC, President of Psychoeducational Consultants, Consultant, Independent Educational Evaluator and Advocate. @ Somerset Middle School . 1141 Brayton Ave. 02726
November 19th- 6:30-8:30pm- Brain Science and Brain Training: Research Supported Treatment Options for Problems with Attention, Anxiety, Mood, Learning & Behavior. Dr. Hirshberg is a licensed clinical psychologist. He directs The NeuroDevelopment Center, a private psychological services center in Providence. Dr. Hirshberg serves on the faculty of the Department of Psychiatry and Human Behavior of the Brown University Medical School as Clinical Assistant Professor. @ Somerset Middle School.1141 Brayton Ave. 02726
January 29th – 6:30-8:30pm- ADHD at Risk: Behavioral Interventions for Co-Morbid Disorders of ADHD Dr. Jack Conboy; Professor of Psychology from UMASS; will cover ADHD with common co-morbid disorders: LD, ODD, CD, Tics /Tourettes, OCD, anxiety and depression. Dr. Conboy will also touch upon the distinctions between ADHD and PDDs. And the long term vocational, academic, behavioral and emotional risks of ADHD. @ The Old Town Hall 1486 County St. Somerset. 02726
February 26th – 6:30-8:30pm- Holistic Approaches for Children with Special Needs- Dr O'Brien has both extensive training and experience in Chiropractic Pediatrics. He is a member of the ICA Council on Pediatrics and the International Chiropractic Pediatric Association. Dr O'Brien is also Advanced Level Certified by the Sacro Occipital Research Society International, the governing body of Sacro Occipital Technique. @ The Old Town Hall 1486 County St. Somerset.
March 26th- 6:30- 8:30- Including Students with Significant Disabilities in K-8 General
Education: Strategies for Effective Learning for All Students Cynthia Levine is an Inclusion Consultant with over 20 years experience including students with significant disabilities in general education. Cynthia has worked in various New England states and Maryland. She has taught graduate courses on Inclusion at Fitchburg State College and Lesley University, as well as having presented on various aspects of inclusion, nationally and locally. @ The Old Town Hall 1486 County St. Somerset. 02726
April 30th- 6:30- 8:30pm- Social Skills Training- Jennifer C. Rutland, M.S. Ed., BCBA –Director of RCS Behavioral and Educational Consulting will present a training that provides instruction on how to build a social skills program within a school setting and reviews ways to create effective goals for individual students. Various ways of assessing social skills as well as a review of social skills curriculum targeting basic to advanced skills will be addressed. Teaching methodologies and strategies such as breaking down simple steps using visuals, using video modeling, peer play and natural occurring situations to facilitate social skills development and learning will be explored. @ The Old Town Hall 1486 County St. Somerset. 02726
May 28th- 6:30- 8:30, Old Town Hall Somerset. Open Meeting, Elections, Review, and Plan for 2009/2010!
