Photo above: testimonials from Rankin Institute program attendees
The Fletcher School’s Rankin Institute offers affordable community workshops and trainings on various types of Specific Learning Disabilities (SLDs) and techniques to help children with learning differences reach their full potential. Teachers, parents, and professionals are invited to explore these programs to serve and support those who learn differently!
Winter Rankin Institute Workshop Offerings:
Mind, Body, Backpack: A Multisensory Approach to Executive Functioning
Monday, January 7, 2019 from 6:30 PM to 8:00 PM ($10)
Presented by Jessica DeLing, M.Ed. of Child and Family Development, this workshop will focus on the following topics:
– Mind: Sustaining Attention, Self Advocacy, Flexibility
– Body: Task Initiation, Goal Directed Persistence, Self-Regulation
– Backpack: Organization, Planning and Prioritizing, Time Management
Register
Auditory Processing Disorder: Gimme Just A Little More Time
Tuesday, January 8, 2019 from 6:30 PM to 8:30 PM ($10)
This presentation on Auditory Processing Disorder will examine the impact of auditory processing disorders and offer strategies for improving performance. Presenter: Barrie Morganstein, Ph.D. of Southeast Psychological Services. Register
Visual Processing: What You See Is Hard To Get
Monday, January 14, 2019 from 6:30 PM to 8:00 PM ($10)
Presented by Ginna Gosney Clute, M.Ed. of Charlotte Country Day School and Jeanmarie Tommasulo, M.S., OTR/L of Southern Piedmont Pediatric Therapy, this presentation will explain visual processing and the disorders associated with it as well as demonstrate techniques to help children compensate in the classroom. Register
A Mindful Approach to Building and Teaching Resiliency
Monday, January 28, 2019 from 6:30 PM to 8:00 PM ($10)
Cultivating resilience in ourselves and others is a key ingredient for living, leading, and parenting well. Life is hard, and the better we are at recognizing the things that throw us off balance and the ways we respond, the better we are at righting ourselves and moving forward wholeheartedly. This workshop will incorporate research and tools from mindfulness, as well as from Dr. Brene Brown. Presenters: Susan Campbell, Ph.D., Certified Daring Way Facilitator and Jennifer Hawthorne, Psy.D., Mindful Schools Certified Instructor. Register
Parenting and ADHD: Balancing Emotions and Discipline to Build Healthy Relationships
Monday, February 11, 2019 from 6:30 PM to 8:00 PM ($10)
ADHD is more than difficulty remaining seated or maintaining focus in a classroom. Self awareness and behavioral regulation create obstacles in relationships with peers, siblings, and parents. Parenting a child with ADHD is no easy task. Monitoring your own emotions is crucial in building and repairing your relationship, especially during a conflict. Integrating methods to match your child’s learning style while balancing emotions with clear expectations can provide the structure necessary for effective, meaningful discipline. Ultimately, we want to embrace opportunities for independence in decision making by teaching how to make the “right” choice and how to appreciate and recover from failure, including the emotions involved in each scenario. In this presentation we will focus on the tool of communication in building trust and respect, the roles of anger and blame, and the importance of self-care. Presenter: Chris Nealy, MSW, LCSW of Halcyon Mental Health, PLLC. Register
What is Orton-Gillingham?
Orton-Gillingham Subscriber Course
Various dates ($75)
Presented by Joanie Gerken, Fellow/AOGPE, this three-part course is offered to parents and other professionals in order to familiarize them with the Orton-Gillingham approach to teaching. This course is an excellent introduction for those who are considering further training in the Orton-Gillingham approach. The course will cover:
– An introduction to Orton-Gillingham
– Characteristics of dyslexia
– The neurological basis for multisensory teaching
– Phonology, history and the structures of the English language
– The Orton-Gillingham lesson
Attendees of this course are eligible to apply to the Academy of Orton-Gillingham Practitioners and Educators as Subscriber members. Subscriber members receive mailings including lists of approved courses and conferences, announcements, and newsletters. Subscriber members are informed consumers but are not qualified to teach using the Orton-Gillingham approach.
Dates: Wednesday, February 13; Wednesday, February 27; and, Wednesday, March 27. Register
Using iPad for Digital Storytelling in the Classroom
Tuesday, February 19, 2019 from 6:30 PM to 8:00 PM ($10)
iPad cultivates student expression and creativity with built-in Apple apps. Using Camera, Clips, and iMovie to enhance a multimodal approach, students create meaningful, deep learning experiences. Either bring your own iPad or just watch and learn how to use a wide variety of apps for classroom innovation. This session has valuable information for anyone using iPad, but is geared specifically for K-5 teachers. Presenters: Christi Kubeck, Fellow-in-Training/AOGPE, and Patti Weiss, M.Ed., NCC, Director of Educational Technology, both of The Fletcher School. Register
The Ins and Outs of Sensory Processing
Monday, February 25, 2019 from 6:30 PM to 8:00 PM ($10)
Sensory processing is essential to the development of self. It affects cognition, self control and self-esteem as well as social and motor skills. This workshop will cover how the brain processes external and internal stimuli to thrive and grow or even protect itself. Strategies will be presented for self regulation to enhance the learning for a child. Presented by Shelley Dean, OTD, OTR/L of Crossway Pediatric Therapy. Register
Stay tuned for information about our spring workshops and Professional Development series! View a full list of our upcoming Rankin Institute programs.
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About the Rankin Institute:
The Rankin Institute’s Community Programs are designed for parents, professionals, and community members interested in improving the lives and services offered to students with specific learning disabilities and ADHD. Our programs support families by providing education and practical techniques for understanding and parenting their child with SLD.
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