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LDA of Illinois Workshop “Join or Die” video. A presentation and discussion on why individuals should join organizations.
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Speaker for this session, Janet Flesch, with the LD Project.
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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.
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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.
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Kathy Morris will be presenting on “Executive Function”.
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Pamela Rosenblum will be presenting on “Adult Trauma and how it Impacts our Children”.
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Dr. Susan Neuman will be presenting on “Literacy”.
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Phil Januszewski, will be the speaker. Phil is a teacher, speaker and creator. Whether you are a parent or an educator, you can be empowered by three crucial actions that allow you to double down on your unique signature strengths and passions to reach higher levels of happiness, and avoid burnout and a negative mindset.
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Emma G Singer, songwriter, and coach. Emma G herself has survived 10 brain surgeries and is here to show us the power of music in teaching key concepts. She has been featured on several TV shows.
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Join us to hear Rita Angelini speak on her book: A Unexpected Normal: Raising a Child with Special Needs. Rita will also discuss how to adapt books for students with disabilities.-“An Unexpected Normal is a heartfelt memoir, and Angelini conveys her emotions with unflinching honesty, sharing moments of fear, guilt, and exhaustion alongside tenderness and pure love, allowing readers in on a deeply human level… she brings her family’s daily life vividly to the page. Beautiful, and very highly recommended.”-Readers’ Favorite, 5-star Review.
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Murphy (Keller) Young, Ph.D. will start off May Janet Lerner Series with a discussion on “Strengthen Early Literacy with Handwriting Instruction”. Keller is an Assistant Research Scientist at Iowa Reading Research Center.
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Educators are often told to “be consistent,” “build relationships,” and “hold students accountable,” yet many find that even their best strategies collapse under stress. In this session, Christopher Mukiibi explores why behavior breaks down in classrooms serving students with learning differences, emotional regulation challenges, and trauma histories. He will explain why it is not a failure of effort or care, but a design problem. Drawing from neuroscience, systems thinking, 100+ educator interviews, and over 200 hours of synthesis, you will learn how stress impacts both student behavior and teacher decision-making, why traditional behavior approaches often fail under pressure, and how to design classroom systems that protect dignity, stability, and learning for everyone involved. Chris is a husband, father, high school educator, educational consultant, and author. His work focuses on helping educators understand behavior through the lens of stress, nervous system regulation, and classroom design.
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Presenter Colleen Clarke is a parent and an educator and teaches 4th grade at Charles Reed Elementary School.
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Presenter: Detective Rich Wistocki is the Presenter for this session. Rich Wistocki is the President of “Be Sure Cyber Training” in Lockport and was a detective for may years.
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Presenter: Kimberly Marks is a passionate educator dedicated to helping children thrive, especially those who learn differently. Kimberly has teaching experience in both classroom and one-on-one settings, she has worked with students from Pre-K through 12th grade across diverse school environments. Her specialty and passion lie in supporting neurodiverse learners. Through years of experience and close collaboration with families and schools, She has deep insight into how to support students with learning differences, including ADHD, dyslexia, dysgraphia, executive function challenges, and autism spectrum profiles.
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Presenter: Dr. Joseph Weisler, PHD. Educator, Podcaster, and Scholar. This session will introduce a practical, classroom-ready approach to building environments where students feel seen, safe, and willing to engage, without asking educators to take on roles they are not trained for. Dr. Weisler will focus on simple, replicable shifts that help educators create structure, invite meaningful participation, and foster student awareness. Participants will engage in guided reflection and collaborative discussion while exploring strategies that can be implemented immediately across content areas. This session will support educator well-being while strengthening student connection, engagement, and ownership of learning.
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LDA of IL Fall 2026 Virtual Conference October 2nd with pre-conference, Session on Friday at 7:00pm-8:30pm – “I HAVE A KID WHO…” Come with a question about how can you assist your child at home or a child in your classroom and get possible answers from our panel. PDS will be given for Saturday October 3rd session only. In order to get PDs you must be able to provide your IEIN number. October 3rd session begins at 8:00am and ends at 4:00pm. Click the register button in the top right corner for more information.
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