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LDA of Illinois Upcoming Events

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  • Watching for Signs that your Child May be Being Abused or Groomed
  • 1/16/2024-19:0
  • 1/16/2023-20:0
  • Virtual via Zoom
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  • Speaker for this session, Michelle Denault, Consultant and Speaker.

    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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  • Sixty 60-Second Behavior Interventions
  • 1/25/2024-19:0
  • 1/25/2024-20:0
  • Virtual via Zoom
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  • Speaker for this session, Bev Johns, President, LDA of Illinois

    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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  • What to Do for Your Child Who is Depressed or Suicidal
  • 2/6/2024-19:0
  • 2/6/2024-20:0
  • Virtual via Zoom
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  • This session will be presented by Kris Fulkerson, Mental Health Counselor

    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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  • Twice Exceptional: Children Who Are Gifted and Have Disabilities
  • 3/6/2024-19:0
  • 3/6/2024-20:0
  • Virtual via Zoom
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  • This session will be presented by, Dr. Meg Carroll, Professor Saint Xavier University, Chicago, IL

    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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  • 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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  • What to Do When Your Child Procrastinates
  • 7/23/2024-19:0
  • 7/23/2024-20:0
  • Virtual via Zoom
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  • Bev Johns is the co-author of Learning Disabilities and Related Disabilities 13th Edition by Janet Lerner and Bev Johns President, Learning Disabilities Association of Illinois.

    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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  • Protecting Your Child: Teaching Personal Safety
  • 8/13/2024-19:0
  • 8/13/2024-20:0
  • Virtual via Zoom
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  • Bruce Liebe, Former Department Chair, MacMurray College and Retired State Police.

    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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  • The Dangers of Children Vaping
  • 9/18/2024-19:0
  • 9/18/2024-20:0
  • Virtual via Zoom
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  • Carly Spina Multilingual Education Specialist at the Illinois Resource Center. Carly is featured in Episode #217, a podcast at Teacher Better (www.teacherbetter.com). Carly is an Author of Moving Beyond for Multilingual Learners: Innovative Supports for Linguistically Diverse Students.

    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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  • 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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  • Participating and Contributing to Effective IEPs
  • 10/22/2024-19:0
  • 10/22/2024-20:0
  • Virtual via Zoom
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  • Shelley Kenow, Coach, Speaker, Podcaster, and Author of Those Who Can’t… Teach and Level Up Your Child’s IEP Shelley consults with educators and families and has a blog addressing many aspects of parenting, IEP’s, behavior, teaching and school.

    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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  • We All Learn Differently (WALD)
  • 11/7/2024-19:0
  • 11/7/2024-20:0
  • Virtual via Zoom
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  • Bari Levin, Executive Director of the I Am Able Foundation We champion a community that values and celebrates every student’s unique learning style. Discover how WALD amplifies the voices of neurodivergent learners and promotes inclusivity through our inspiring video, comprehensive play-book, and practical tips for fostering open dialogue. Learn how to use creative art projects, games, and family conversations to support your child’s learning journey and create a positive, accepting educational environment.

    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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  • Understanding the Needs of Students with Non-Verbal Learning Disabilities
  • 11/20/2024-19:30
  • 11/20/2024-20:30
  • Virtual via Zoom
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  • Presenter: Dr. Margaret Carroll, Professor Saint Xavier University, Chicago, IL

    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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