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LDA of Illinois Upcoming Events

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  • Differentiating Second Language Learners from Children with Language Disorders
  • 4/3/2024-19:0
  • 4/3/2024-20:0
  • Virtual via Zoom
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  • Our Spring Session of Speakers kicks off with Dr. Monica Oganes. Dr. Monica Oganes is a licensed billingual school psychologist who combines the fields of school psychology and neuropsychology in her practice.

    Email Bev Johns at beverleyhjohns@gmail.com to be added to the attendee list for this event.

  • https://ldaillinois.org/what-about-siblings-of-children-with-adhd/
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  • Working with Our Children to Build Learned Optimism
  • 4/4/2024-19:0
  • 4/4/2024-20:0
  • Virtual via Zoom
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  • Known as “Doc Roc,” Dr. Sylvia Rockwell is a specialist in motivating reluctant learners who provides professional development.

    Email Bev Johns at beverleyhjohns@gmail.com to be added to the attendee list for this event.

  • https://ldaillinois.org/dysgraphia-what-about-those-kids-who-dont-write-right/
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  • Dyslexia Assessment and Intervention for Multilingual Learners
  • 4/9/2024-19:0
  • 4/9/2024-20:0
  • Virtual via Zoom
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  • Dr. Elsa Cardenas-Hagan is a bilingual speech language pathologist and the Director of Valley Speech Language and Learning Center in Brownsville, TX.

    Email Bev Johns at beverleyhjohns@gmail.com to be added to the attendee list for this event.

  • https://ldaillinois.org/back-to-the-basics-everything-parents-and-educators-should-know-about-special-education-law/
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  • Sensory Savvy Supports: Understanding and Addressing Sensory Processing Needs
  • 4/16/2024-19:0
  • 4/16/2024-20:0
  • Virtual via Zoom
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  • Dr. Angela Labrie Blackwell researches innovative practices and teaches graduate occupational therapy students at the University of St. Augustine.

    Email Bev Johns at beverleyhjohns@gmail.com to be added to the attendee list for this event.

  • https://ldaillinois.org/the-hopes-and-hassles-of-homework-the-parents-playbook/
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  • Sensory Integration Activities for Exceptional Learners
  • 4/25/2024-19:0
  • 4/25/2024-20:0
  • Virtual via Zoom
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  • Dr. Analisa L. Smith serves on the National Board of Directors of LDAA and president of state affiliate in South Carolina.

    Email Bev Johns at beverleyhjohns@gmail.com to be added to the attendee list for this event.

  • https://ldaillinois.org/keeping-our-kids-safe-on-their-devices/
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  • Sexual Violence: It’s Our Problem
  • 6/10/2024-19:0
  • 6/10/2024-20:0
  • Virtual via Zoom
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  • Michelle Denault, back by popular demand! Trainer and Author. Michelle Denault will speak on protecting our children.

    Email Bev Johns at beverleyhjohns@gmail.com to be added to the attendee list for this event.

  • https://ldaillinois.org/understanding-rti-mtss/
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  • Program for Families of Adults and School Aged Students Who Are In Need of Services
  • 6/26/2024-19:0
  • 6/26/2024-20:0
  • Virtual via Zoom
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  • Speakers: Teresa Parks, Deputy Director and Human Rights Authority Director, Illinois Guardianship and Advocacy Commission. Laura Hart, Special Education Advocacy Initiative, Special Education Division Advocate. Come to this session to learn more about a whole set of resources for families and individual with learning disabilities.

    Email Bev Johns at beverleyhjohns@gmail.com to be added to the attendee list for this event.

  • https://ldaillinois.org/why-are-children-being-resistant-and-what-can-we-do-about-it/
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  • LDA of IL 2024 Virtual Conference
  • 10/4/2024-17:30
  • 10/5/2024-15:30
  • Virtual via Zoom
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  • LDA of IL 2024 Virtual Conference October 5th with pre-conference on October 4th 2024. PDS will be provided for those who provide their IEIN number, Keynote Speaker for Conference Monica McHale Small and Cindy Cipoletti will be discussing ” Everything You Want to Know about Assessment of Students with Learning Disabilities”

    October 4th 2024

    Speaker 6:00-7:00 p.m. Dr. Meg Carroll Professor, Saint Xavier University-“What Does “Study” Mean? Strategies to Help Students with Learning Disabilities Do It”

    Speaker 7:15 – 8:15 p.m. Bev Johns, President, LDA of IL- “The Power of the Best Positive Behavior Strategies – How to Implement To Make A Difference in Children’s Lives”

    more information to come
  • https://ldaillinois.org/october-2024-virtual-conference-registration/
  • https://ldaillinois.org/can-current-behavior-foretell-future-violence-warning-signs-to-watch-for-in-your-child/
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  • LDA of IL Workshop
  • 1/13/2025-19:0
  • 1/13/2025-20:0
  • Virtual via Zoom
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  • LDA of Illinois Workshop “Join or Die” video. A presentation and discussion on why individuals should join organizations.

    Email Bev Johns at beverleyhjohns@gmail.com to be added to the attendee list for this event.

  • https://ldaillinois.org/everything-you-need-to-know-about-executive-functioning-and-why-it-is-so-important-for-all-children/
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  • Supporting Learning at Home: Strategies for Academic Success
  • 1/14/2025-19:0
  • 1/14/2025-20:0
  • Virtual via Zoom
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  • Speaker for this session, Janet Flesch, with the LD Project.

    Email Bev Johns at beverleyhjohns@gmail.com to be added to the attendee list for this event.

  • https://ldaillinois.org/oral-language-activities-for-parents-to-do-at-home/
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  • Transition Planning for Adults with Learning Disabilities
  • 2/13/2025-19:0
  • 2/13/2025-20:0
  • Virtual via Zoom
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  • This session will be presented by Linda Bonner, Parent and Author. This will be an overview to guide parents whose children are transitioning from school to adult life.

    Email Bev Johns at beverleyhjohns@gmail.com to be added to the attendee list for this event.

  • https://ldaillinois.org/engaging-with-learning-at-home-without-going-out-of-your-mind/
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  • Words of Wisdom of Dr, Meg Carroll- “How Do We Know if A Child has a Learning Disability”.
  • 3/25/2025-19:0
  • 3/25/2025-20:0
  • Virtual via Zoom
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  • In A Tribute to Meg Carroll, Bev Johns will present on this topic based on an article written by Dr. Carroll. Everyone is invited.

    Email Bev Johns at beverleyhjohns@gmail.com to be added to the attendee list for this event.

  • https://ldaillinois.org/supporting-emergent-bilinguals-and-emergent-bilinguals-with-disabilities-for-parents-2/
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  • “Why Can’t They Just Sit Still and Listen: Myths and Realities of ADHD”
  • 5/8/2025-17:0
  • 5/8/2025-18:0
  • Virtual via Zoom
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  • Presenter: Grammy Award Nominated music educator, Dr. Alice Hammel, was the 2023 NAfME Lowell Mason Fellow, Virginia Music Educator Association Outstanding Educator (2018), and is the current Past-President of the Virginia Music Educators Association. She is a widely known music educator, author, and clinician whose experience in music is extraordinarily diverse. Dr. Hammel has served NAfME as a member of the National Executive Board, The Equity Committee, and the Music Teacher Initiative. She is a proponent of Music Will and the Modern Band movement.

    Email Bev Johns at beverleyhjohns@gmail.com to be added to the attendee list for this event.

  • https://ldaillinois.org/understanding-the-needs-of-students-with-non-verbal-learning-disabilities/
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  • “What Should be Included in a Comprehensive Assessment of Dyslexia”
  • 5/14/2025-19:0
  • 5/14/2025-20:0
  • Virtual via Zoom
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  • Presenter: Dr. Nancy Mather is the lead author of the Tests for Dyslexia and is a leading expert in the field of learning disabilities and dyslexia. Dr. Mather has received a number of awards for her outstanding work. She is also the lead author for the Woodcock-Johnson and several books. She is Professor Emeritus at the University of Arizona at Tucson.

    Email Bev Johns at beverleyhjohns@gmail.com to be added to the attendee list for this event.

  • https://ldaillinois.org/why-does-my-child-behave-the-way-he-does-understanding-the-behavior-of-children-and-what-to-do-about-it/
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  • “The Pros and Cons of an IEP vs 504 Plan”
  • 5/22/2025-19:0
  • 5/22/2025-20:0
  • Virtual via Zoom
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  • Presenter: Matt Cohen is a well-known Attorney in the practice of law with an emphasis on special education and school related service issues, the legal problems of health care and human services providers and the legal need of children and adult with mental, developmental and physical disabilities.

    Email Bev Johns at beverleyhjohns@gmail.com to be added to the attendee list for this event.

  • https://ldaillinois.org/female-adhd-a-girls-journey-to-success/
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  • “Selective Mutism”
  • 6/2/2025-19:0
  • 6/2/2025-20:0
  • Virtual via Zoom
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  • Presenter: Kathy Slattery is the Project Director of Star Net Region II in Arlington Heights. Kathy is also the coordinator for the Selective Mutism Support Group.

    Email Bev Johns at beverleyhjohns@gmail.com to be added to the attendee list for this event.

  • https://ldaillinois.org/dyscalculia-2/
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  • “Seven Simple Strategies for Supporting Siblings of Children with Disabilities”
  • 6/9/2025-19:0
  • 6/9/2025-20:0
  • Virtual via Zoom
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  • Presenter Emily Holl is the Kindering I Director of the Sibling Support Project and has extensive experience working with families when they have a child with a disability and they have other children.

    Email Bev Johns at beverleyhjohns@gmail.com to be added to the attendee list for this event.

  • https://ldaillinois.org/improving-your-childs-social-skills-through-the-arts-navigating-social-situation-and-regulating-emotions/
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  • Book Discussion on The Anxious Generation by Jonathan Haidt..
  • 6/10/2025-19:0
  • 6/10/2025-20:0
  • Virtual via Zoom
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  • Email Bev Johns at beverleyhjohns@gmail.com to be added to the attendee list for this event.

  • https://ldaillinois.org/how-can-adults-with-learning-disabilities-access-services/
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