Supporting the Education Needs of Neurodiverse Learners

When: Tuesday 03/26/19

When: 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm

Where: Mason Enterprise Center, 4031 University Drive, Fairfax 22030

Supporting the Education Needs of Neurodiverse Learners (Including ADHD, dyslexia, executive functioning difficulties and nonverbal learning disorders)

A Community Discussion with Parents and Professionals Facilitated by Scott Bezsylko, Executive Director of Winston Preparatory School, NY Topics include: * Addressing the special learning needs of those with learning and attention challenges *Needs for a new model for educating and supporting the neurodiverse learner *Transitioning beyond high school *Twice exceptional students, NVLD, and more

Hosted by the ADHD Resource Group of Northern Virginia

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Learning on the Move! Brain Camp (ages 5 and 6)

When: Sunday 03/31/19

When: 10:00 am-11:30 am

Where: Sky Zone, 1581 Gaither Dr. Gaithersburg, 20877

Learning on the Move! is filled with awesome action, creative learning, and fun challenges!.

Learning happens best when both the brain and body are actively engaged. Learning on the Move! Brain Camp reinforces essential classroom academics through physical movement. Brain Camp uses a mind and body activated approach to create an exciting, effective learning experience. Learning on the move! helps students to better understand, synthesize and articulate math, reading and writing concepts.

Dates: March 17, 24, 31, April 7, 14 Pick dates that work for you! Choose 1, 2, 3, 4, or all sessions

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Walk A Mile: Educational and Medical Learning Simulation

When: Thursday 04/04/19

When: 9:00 am - 11:00 am

Where: Pioneer Office Suites

11140 Rockville Pike

Suite 400

Rockville, MD 20852

Learning Essentials has teamed up with Power UP by Learning Essentials to offer a simulation workshop that helps educators and medical professionals to feel what it is like to have dyslexia, auditory & visual processing problems, attention challenges, traumatic brain injury and more.

Through a series of interactive activities, participants gain insights into what these children experience every day - and learn strategies to help them thrive.

Walk a Mile in the shoes of students with learning or chronic medical needs. Let Learning Essentials and Power UP help you become a better guide for these students as they find their footing and reach their academic peak!

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Learning on the Move! Brain Camp (ages 5 and 6)

When: Sunday 04/07/19

When: 10:00 am-11:30 am

Where: Sky Zone, 1581 Gaither Dr. Gaithersburg, 20877

Learning on the Move! is filled with awesome action, creative learning, and fun challenges!.

Learning happens best when both the brain and body are actively engaged. Learning on the Move! Brain Camp reinforces essential classroom academics through physical movement. Brain Camp uses a mind and body activated approach to create an exciting, effective learning experience. Learning on the move! helps students to better understand, synthesize and articulate math, reading and writing concepts.

Dates: March 17, 24, 31, April 7, 14 Pick dates that work for you! Choose 1, 2, 3, 4, or all sessions

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Learning on the Move! Brain Camp (ages 5 and 6)

When: Sunday 04/14/19

When: 10:00 am-11:30 am

Where: Sky Zone, 1581 Gaither Dr. Gaithersburg, 20877

Learning on the Move! is filled with awesome action, creative learning, and fun challenges!.

Learning happens best when both the brain and body are actively engaged. Learning on the Move! Brain Camp reinforces essential classroom academics through physical movement. Brain Camp uses a mind and body activated approach to create an exciting, effective learning experience. Learning on the move! helps students to better understand, synthesize and articulate math, reading and writing concepts.

Dates: March 17, 24, 31, April 7, 14 Pick dates that work for you! Choose 1, 2, 3, 4, or all sessions

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Better Grades in Less Time®

When: Sunday 04/21/19

When: 3pm

Where: Hill Center at the Old Naval Hospital

In this small-group introduction to time management and study skills, middle school and high school students and parents will learn the same skills that the most successful students at the best colleges use. Students will learn fun strategies to improve their time management, reading, notetaking, tests, and essays. Participants will leave with three simple tools to improve their organization and study skills, and a pencil that will remind them to strive for better grades in less time. Class size limited to 10!

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