The following non-profit organizations provide current information on a wide variety of topics including parenting, learning disabilities, education, and advocacy through their newsletters, speakers, and event programming. We encourage you to regularly visit their websites. Lectures and events will be posted and updated regularly throughout the school year.
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HEARD IN RYE
Heard in Rye presents speakers who provide various strategies for parenting
in today's society. Admission is free, all are welcome, and no reservations are necessary.
Website: www.heardinrye.org
Upcoming Speakers/Topics
None scheduled at this time.
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PARENTS TOGETHER
Through its free lectures, website, and newsletters, Parents Together links parents
of public and independent schools to address the issues that affect our children
and community.
Website: www.parentstogetherct.org
Upcoming Speakers/Topics/Articles of Interest
Spring 2010 Newsletter
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SMART KIDS WITH LEARNING DISABILITIES
Smart Kids with Learning Disabilities is a non-profit organization dedicated to empowering
the parents of children with learning disabilities (LD) and attention-deficit disorder
(ADHD). Via its newsletter, website, and educational programs, they provide parents
with information that can help you become a successful advocate for your child.
Website: www.smartkidswithld.org
Upcoming Programs/Articles of Interest
None scheduled at this time.
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CONNECTICUT ASSOCIATION FOR CHILDREN AND ADULTS WITH
LEARNING DISABILITIES (CACLD)
CACLD is a regional, non-profit organization that supports individuals, families,
and professionals by providing information, education, and consultation
while promoting public awareness and understanding. CACLD's goal is to
ensure access to the resources needed to help children and adults with
learning disabilities and attention deficit disorders achieve their full potential.
Website: www.cacld.org
Upcoming Programs/Articles of Interest
Becoming An Effective Advocate
A Series of 10 Workshops for Parents and Agency Professionals Seeking to Improve Their Advocacy Skills
Tuesdays from October 5, 2010 to December 7, 2010, 10:15 a.m.-1 p.m. Complete information will be posted online in September.
40th Annual Fall Conference: Learning Disabilities and Attention Deficits Through the Lifespan
Keynote Speaker: Sarah Ward, M.S., CCC/SLP, Center for Executive Function Skill Development Saturday, October 16, 2010, Stamford Marriott
Complete information will be posted online.
GET READY TO READ!
A free program to build early literacy skills in preschool children
Fall 2010 - Complete information will be posted online.
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NATIONAL CENTER FOR LEARNING DISABILITIES (NCLD)
NCLD’s mission is to ensure that the nation's 15 million children, adolescents,
and adults with learning disabilities have every opportunity to succeed in school,
work, and life. They advocate for “the power to hope, to learn, and to succeed.”
Website: www.ncld.org
Of Interest
Listing of Free Newsletters on LD
http://www.ncld.org/publications-a-more
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OTHER EVENTS/CONFERENCES
None scheduled at this time.