Παρασκευή, Απριλίου 08, 2011

ACS 6th Annual Conference on Learning Differences

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Join ACS Athens for the 6th Annual Conference on Learning Differences“Building Resiliency in Student Learning.” Be the first to know about the new methodologies in teaching. The Conference will take place May 13-14, 2011 at ACS Athens, under the auspices of the Hellenic Ministry of National Education. Bearing the title, “Building Resiliency in Student Learning”, the conference is a must-attend event for everyone involved in research of effective methodologies and strategies in teaching and learning for all students with learning challenges such as dyslexia, ADD/ADHD, Asperger's Syndrome, Gifted and Talented, etc. in primary and secondary education.


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This year, ACS Athens boasts 18 new educators and researchers who will present for the first time. Among them are:
• Dr. Michael S, Castleberry, Professor of Special Education, George Washington University, Washington DC, USA
• Margaret Blaiotta Gilhooley, Supervisor of Gifted Services, Arlington Public Schools Gifted Services Office, VA, USA
• Mariale Hardiman, Assistant Dean for Urban School Partnerships and Chair of the Department of Interdisciplinary Studies and Neuro-Education Initiative, Johns Hopkins University School of Education, MD, USA
• Dr. William G.Nicoll, Professor, Florida Atlantic University, FL, USA
• Dr. Kim Paulsen, Associate Professor and Director of Teacher Education of the Department of Special Education, Peabody College of Vanderbilt University, TN, USA.
Included in the thirty-seven inspiring, interactive workshops are: “Differentiation for Gifted Learners”; “Connecting Brain Research with Effective Teaching for All Learners through the Brain-Targeted Teaching Model”; “Fostering Resilience - Risk and Protective Factors for Vulnerable Students”; and “Being Dyslexic. How a learning disability influences the psychological development of an individual.

Participants in the Conference have the opportunity to obtain (3) three semester credits from the University of Indianapolis, Athens or (1) one semester credit from State University of New York at Buffalo.

The conference is open to parents, educators and other professionals who can register at
www.acs.gr 


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