Unlocking your child’s potential.

Miriam Empowers Through EducationWinter 2015 Workshops

Support to help them succeed. Expertise to empower you to help. Parents and educators of students with learning

disabilities are invited to join us for these sessions. All workshops are FREE, but registration is required.

www.miriamstl.org | 314.968.3893

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PAIDSt. Louis, MO

Permit No. 920Miriam Foundation501 Bacon Avenue

St. Louis, MO 63119

The Road Ahead: Transition Services for Students with Learning Disabilities :: January 29, 2015 at 6:30 pmJudy Grainger, Chief Program Officer for the Center for Head Injury Services

“Where do we go from here?” is one of the most common questions from parents of a student with learning disabilities as their child transitions to a post-school life. The presenter will provide important resources, tools, and contacts to ensure students have a successful transition into further education, employment, and full participation in their community. Participants will receive practical tips on anticipating needs, coordinating care, and navigating systems to help their student achieve continued success.

Free Half-Day Workshop! Making Math Meaningful :: February 13, 2015, 9 am - 12 pmHelene J. Sherman, Ed.D., Professor of Education & Associate Dean for Educator Preparation, University of Missouri St. Louis

Many daily responsibilities require problem solving, mental calculations and using space and measurement to make sense of information. Teaching children to think rationally, search for and make use of answers to their number questions confidently each day are the goals of teaching and learning mathematics. This workshop will feature effective instructional strategies for educators and parents to become skillful with whole number, fraction computation, and measurement. Dr. Sherman will also discuss how students can think logically and productively to solve problems with number and measurement.

Technology Tools for the Organized Student March 26 at 6:30 pmMary Bless, Director of Media Services, Miriam SchoolBecky Taylor, Technology Coordinator, Rossman School

In today’s world, students can access more information than ever before, yet research and organization can be overwhelming and stressful. With the technologies available today, however, getting your student organized can also be easier than ever. Independent school technology coordinators will share the tips and tricks of Evernote and Google Drive to help students organize schedules, homework, and long-term projects. Attendees will leave empowered to affect positive change in these areas which are a vital part of a child’s success in both school and life.

Workshops will be held in the Miriam School Gym at 501 Bacon Ave., 63119. Availability is subject to attendance and weather conditions.

Register by sending your name and workshop preferences to rsvp.now@miriamstl.org or call 314.968.3893