LDA of Maine Annual Conference
In collaboration with Maine Transition Network/COT at
THOMAS COLLEGE, Waterville, Maine.
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CEU's available for 8 Contact Hours (.8)
Life after High School:
Preparing Student's for Transition to Adulthood
with Dr. Arlyn Roffman, PhD.
HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS FREE when accompanied by Pre-Registered Attendee
(limit 2 students per adult; pre-registration a must)
COLLEGE STUDENTS $15.00 with copy of student ID
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Join LDA in an all day conference with keynote speech from Dr. Arlyn Roffman, PhD, educational workshops and panel discussion.
Exhibitors from agencies and businesses throughout Maine will be on display throughout the day.
Conference attendance starts with morning introductions before the keynote speech from Dr. Arlyn Roffman, PhD., leading into a panel discussion with panelists sharing their own real-life experiences with transition continuing through lunch. After lunch, there are 2 afternoon workshop sessions featuring local area specialists and students. (For full agenda Click HERE)
Dr. Arlyn Roffman, PhD, author of the recently published Guiding Teens with Learning Disabilities: Navigating the Transition from High School to Adulthood (Princeton Review/Random House) will be our guest presenter. Dr. Roffman is a Professor of Special Education at Lesley University in Cambridge, Massachusetts, where she served as the founding director of the Threshold Program, a non-degree transition program for young adults with LD, from 1981-1996. A licensed psychologist, she also maintains a private practice focusing on the adjustment of youth & adults with learning disabilities; other books include A Classroom Teacher's Guide to Mainstreaming and Meeting the Challenge of LD in Adulthood and the spelling game, Rule-ette.
Panel Discussion - Enjoy listening to the real-life experiences of LDA Transition Advisory Council who have learning disabilities. Listen as some explain their hard earned successes in making the transition from school, to college and work, and the obstacles they continue to face as they seek and maintain employment.
Session 1 - 1:30 to 2:30 PM
Session 1 Concurrent Workshops: 1:30 to 2:30 PM
A. Adults with LD: Maine’s Hidden Barrier to Economic Success: “Learning to Achieve”, a revision of the Bridges to Practice LD training by Marcia Cook, Adult Education Maine Department of Education.
B. Students 411 Disability Disclosure:
Specifically for youth with disabilities presented by youth with disabilities clearly answering why, when, how & to whom to disclose your disability.
C. Evaluations, Assessments, Numbers? What Do They Mean? The evaluation process contains various tests used to measure ability and educational achievement –the foundation for developing an appropriate learning profile. To successfully advocate for yourself, your child/student, or someone you’re working with, you must have a thorough understanding of strengths and weaknesses to develop and promote a “goodness of fit” and lay a foundation for independence and self-sufficiency.
D. Social Skills: A Key for Transition:
Like their non-disabled peers, most teens eagerly anticipate the day when they will finish high school, either to go to college, or get a job, and move out on their own. This session will focus on the social skills needed for the successful transition into each of these arenas. Common social challenges will be discussed and a model of social skills and self-advocacy training, which can ease the transition into each of these aspects of adult life. By Dr. Arlyn Roffman, PhD
E. (Part 1) What Do Educators & Parents Need to Know About the Implementations of AIM & NIMAC in Maine Classrooms? For many students, print disabilities are barriers to learning and therefore to success. It is essential that all students have access to the general curriculum, which is composed of print materials. Learn hhow to address a student’s need within their IEP/504 plan and in the general classroom. Feel free to bring your laptop to bookmark useful sites presented! By Doug Bird, LDA of Maine.
Session 2 - 2:35 to 3:35 PM
Session 2 Concurrent Workshops: 2:35 to 3:35 PM
E. (Part 2) What Do Educators & Parents Need to Know About the Implementations of AIM & NIMAC in Maine Classrooms? For many students, print disabilities are barriers to learning and therefore to success. It is essential that all students have access to the general curriculum, which is composed of print materials. Learn hhow to address a student’s need within their IEP/504 plan and in the general classroom. Feel free to bring your laptop to bookmark useful sites presented! By Doug Bird, LDA of Maine.
F. Serving Adults with Learning Disabilities: Making Your Instruction Smarter: Often students who struggle with learning need varying instructional approaches, accommodations, and classroom adaptations. This session will explore the importance of assessing meta-cognitive skills, and how to make your instruction supportive to ensure
successful student outcomes.
G. High School to College Transition: Parents’ Roles and Concerns: How can parents support their child’s transition to college? This overview will focus on differences in laws and services, and transition during the first year of college. An emphasis will be on how parents can provide support while encouraging independence and self-reliance. By Ellen McQuiston, Professor of English, Thomas College.
H. Developing Realistic Transition Plans: the Rules & Laws: Understanding the Federal and State regulations law as they relate to transition including documentation, and how it impacts the development of your child/student’s IEP based Transition Plan for life beyond High School. Includes instruction on the best practices in transition planning and is based on IDEA 2004 and Maine Chapter 101 Special Education Regulations. By Michael Ashmore, Director of Maine Transition Network
I. Strategies for Working Smarter, Not Harder: Do you know the most efficient way you learn? Memorize? Study? Write papers? This session will help you discover and test your own best methods for studying after High School. This will be an active, hands-on session where you will try out different ways to learn and remember. By Barbara Melnick, Director of Aucocisco School.
Who Should Attend?
Student's and Adults with disabilities, thier families, teachers, providers, coaches, and employers....
Individuals who are looking for practical ideas and real answers.
Empowering Individuals and Creating Opportunities
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