2007-08 Speaker/Workshop Series
There is no cost for UMBIDA Members and their
families for the Speaker Series. Non UMBIDA
Members pay $10.00 per family. For the Fall
Workshop, UMBIDA Members pay $25.00 and
Non UMBIDA Members pay $50.00. Certificate of
attendance will be offered for CEU credits. If there
are changes in the program schedule, registered
persons will be notified.
Description of Speaker/Workshop Series
Speaker Series - Thursday, September 27th, 2007, Groves Academy, 7:30 PM
Student panel will be sharing thoughts and reflections “Many Voices” about growing
up with learning disabilities/dyslexia, moderated by Winnelle Carpenter. The panel
will share their challenges and success as they navigate through academic learning
with a hidden disability. Parents and guardians are invited to bring their students and
encourage them to interact with the panel and ask questions of the students after a
short presentation.
Speakers—Winnelle Carpenter and Panel of Students
Speaker Series - November 13th, 2007, Groves Academy, 7:30 PM
Understanding & Developing 504 Educational Plans When Your Child Does Not Qualify for Special Education
There are other ways to support your struggling student and participants will learn about 504 Educational Plans. This is a 2 part Series. The actual creation of 504 Educational Plans and IEP accommodations will be January 15th, 2008. If you can not attend both sessions, please try to attend one of them.
Speakers— Paul Evangelist, Retired Special Education Director and Wilson Anderson, UMBIDA President, and Consultant in Private Practice
***On-line registration for November 13th session at the website: suretomeet.com Please note, this link will open a new window
Saturday Workshop, January 12th, 2008, 9 AM-12 PM
Getting the Most Out of Written Expression and Using Five, Effective Spelling Strategies
Participants will learn to create an individualized spelling and remedial spelling program based upon the needs of their students, and participants will also learn how to create an individualized program to enhance written expression for their students without watering the curriculum and lowering academic expectations.
Speaker— C. Wilson Anderson, Jr., MAT., UMBIDA President, Fellow of the Orton-Gillingham Academy, Consultant in Private Practice
***On-line registration for January 12th session at the website: suretomeet.com Please note, this link will open a new window
Speaker Series - January 15th, 2008, Groves Academy, 7:30 PM
Understanding and Developing 504 Educational Plans when your child does not qualify for Special Education
There are other ways to support your struggling student and participants will learn about 504 Educational Plans. This part 2 of a 2 part Series. The actual creation of 504 Educational Plans and IEP accommodations created during this session.
Speakers— Paul Evangelist, Retired Special Education Director and Wilson Anderson, UMBIDA President, and Consultant in Private Practice
***On-line registration for January 15th session at the website: suretomeet.com Please note, this link will open a new window