Letting Go to Let them Grow: The Relationship Between Anxiety in Our Children and Parenting Style

Monday, November 9, 2015 at 7:00 PM

Lower Library - Rumson-Fair Haven Regional High School
74 Ridge Road, Rumson

All parents worry about their children being happy and productive.  But with academic pressures, social pressures, and different personality styles, it is no surprise that we see anxiety in our children and teens. 

 

Last year, Dr. Block presented an overview of different anxiety disorders.  This year she will talk about how parents sometimes inadvertently parent in ways that can increase the chances of anxiety.  Come learn about what you can do as a parent to modify your own style and give your child a greater chance to have good coping skills, less worry, and more resilience.

 

 

Featured Speaker: Alison P. Block, PhD

Dr. Block is a licensed psychologist and the Director of the Health Psychology Center in Little Silver.   In her Little Silver practice, Dr. Block works with many children and adolescents with anxiety disorders, depression, attentional and social issues and other challenges. She is also the psychologist for the Department of Medicine at Monmouth Medical Center and a clinical instructor in Medicine at Drexel University

PLEASE REGISTER at www.rfhfodl-letting-go.eventbrite.com
This event is free of charge but we ask that you register in advance to ensure we have handouts for all attendees.  
 
Questions?  Contact RFHFODL@gmail.com

After School Peer-to-Peer Tutoring

The National Honor Society offers tutoring in all subjects every Wednesday 2:30 - 3:15 in room C-6.  Students can get help with homework, study skills and organization. 

SEPAG Fall Meeting October 28, 2015 @ 7:30pm

Using Google Chrome Supports for ALL Learners

                                   

Presented by

Mike Marotta, ATP

Assistive Technology Specialist

 October 28, 2015 @ 7:30 pm

Media Center, Shore Regional High School

West Long Branch

More and more classroom activities are being completed using the Chrome Operating System. What does this technology shift mean for different learners? This workshop will explore the Chrome Operating System, the Chromebook platform, and an array of Google Chrome Apps and Extensions that could be beneficial in meeting the needs of struggling writers and readers. By leveraging the power of this common browser, we can make significant customization to meet the unique needs of each student.

Mike Marotta is a nationally and internationally recognized presenter on assistive technology and Chrome supports. He is a RESNA Certified Assistive Technology Professional who has been providing direct services to individuals with all disabilities for over 25 years. As an evaluator, Mike works collaboratively with teams in all environments (school, workplace, and community) to effectively match the individual’s needs to technology supports. Mike is the President of Inclusive Technology Solutions, LLC.

Please RSVP

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/using-google-chrome-supports-for-all-learners-tickets-18986651586

SMART BUT SCATTERED: Helping Students Cope with Executive Function Challenges

Featured Speaker: Dr. Alison P. Block, PhD

Tuesday, October 6 at 6:30 pm

Raritan High School: South Lecture Hall

Do any of these describe your child?

• Disorganized desk, backpack and locker?

• Loses things often?

• Forgets to finish or turn in assignments?

• Has difficulty starting and sustaining effort for homework?

• Has difficulty planning ahead and managing time?

• Seems to space out when given complex instructions?

Executive function includes the essential mental tasks of planning, strategizing, organizing,
goal setting, and paying attention to the important details that help us get things done.
Poor executive function can impact a student academically, socially, and emotionally.
Join us to learn how we can help students overcome their executive function challenges.

Dr. Block is a licensed psychologist and the Director of the Health Psychology Center in Little Silver.
In addition to her Little Silver practice, she is also the psychologist for the Department of Medicine at Monmouth Medical Center and a clinical instructor in Medicine at Drexel University.

This event is FREE. Please RSVP using our EventBrite Invitation:
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/smart-but-scattered-helping-students-cope-with-executive-function-challenges-tickets-18574201938

This meeting is open to parents of classified and non-classified students.  We understand that ALL families have a shared and vested interest in educational programs, including families who have a child with a different learning style or an identified learning disability. This is a great opportunity to connect with other community members concerned about learning differences and Special Education.

Getting College Right: Preparing Students with Disabilities for the College World

October 7, 2015 at 7pm
Lower Library - Rumson-Fair Haven Regional High School

74 Ridge Road, Rumson

When students with disabilities go to college, they enter a system where accommodations and services are given in a very different way than they are in high school.  For most students, the changes will not be significant, but others may find that the services and adjustments they seek are not available at the college they have chosen to attend. 

The good news is that students can prepare for these changes by learning about college services and researching available services at the colleges on their list.  This presentation will give families an overview of the laws in effect and the way they affect services, offer tips from the research on college students as to how best prepare students with disabilities to be successful at college, and show how students can research disability services at the colleges they are considering.  Families will leave knowing what makes students with disabilities successful at college, what accommodations are commonly available, and what paperwork students should bring with them in order to request accommodations.

We strongly encourage college-bound different learners grade 8 and up to attend this presentation with their parents/guardians.

Featured Speaker: Elizabeth C. Hamblet
Ms. Hamblet has worked both ends of the college transition, first as a high school special education teacher and case manager, and then as a college learning disabilities specialist.  She now works at Columbia University, where she helps students with learning strategies, time management, and other skills. Since 2008, she has been making presentations at high schools to educate professionals, parents, and students about the changes students will find at college and how to best prepare them for success there.  She is also a contributing writer for Disability Compliance for Higher Education, and her work has appeared in several other journals.  She is the author of a book, 7 Steps for Success: High School to College Transition Strategies for Students with Disabilities, and a laminated guide on transition.

PLEASE REGISTER at www.RFHFODLCollege.eventbrite.com

This event is free of charge but we ask that you register in advance to ensure we have handouts for all attendees.  

Questions?  Contact RFHFODL@gmail.com

Friends of Different Learners

Monthly Support Group Meetings 

Panera Bread

Route 35 (1050 Broad St.), Shrewsbury

October 7th at 10 AM

November 11th at 7 PM

January 6th at 10 AM 

February 3rd at 10 AM

March 2nd at 10 AM

April 6th at 7 PM

May 4th at 10 AM

Come, grab a cup of coffee and chat 

with others who care for different learners. 

All are welcome... Bring a friend!!!

For more information, contact Cathy Balto at

cathybalto@aol.com or 732.842.1758