UPCOMING EVENTS:
Learning & the Brain
The Creative Brain: Using Brain Research on Creativity & the Arts to Improve Learning
May 6 – 9th
The Hyatt Regency Washington on Capitol Hill
Co Sponsored with The Johns Hopkins University School of Education and The Dana Alliance for Brain Research.
Neuroscience is exploring the neural basis of creativity and the connections between the arts, music, dance, drama, and cognition. This conference will explore the latest brain research on how the arts can improve achievement, learning, reading, math, mood, and interventions for learning disorders, and offers strategies to create more creative-thinking students and schools.
The conference will take place in conjunction with a “Learning, Arts, and the Brain” Summit and Roundtable Discussion on May 6th at Johns Hopkins University in Baltimore, MD.
Interested but cannot attend the conference in its entirety? May 7th offers a variety of “pre-conference workshops” exploring a number of brain-based learning topics.
For more information, visit: www.edupr.com/brain23.html
Ages & Stages of Learning and ADHD Education Conference 2009
Extensive Information for Teachers, Parents, Adults, and Mental Health Professionals about Managing AD/HD
May 9th, Baltimore Hilton
Features some of the world’s leading researchers, clinicians, and experts providing critical information about managing ADHD helpful for teachers, parents, adults, and psychologists.
Continuing education credits will be available as a part of this conference.
Topics Addressed:
• Information for school-based professionals
• ADHD in the workplace
• ADHD and gender, genetics, and medication
• Diagnosis and treatment options
• Medication’s role in promoting learning
• Managing challenging behaviors in the classroom
• Identification and evaluations in schools
For more information, contact: 301.306.7070, email: Conference@chadd.org or visit the Ages & Stages of Learning Conference 2009 webpage by clicking HERE.
The Impact of Memory on Learning: Insights You Don’t Want to Forget
Sunday, May 17th, 2-5 pm
Center for Jewish Education, 5708 Park Heights Ave
Keynote Address: Memory Upgrade – What We’re Learning About the Brain
Speaker: William R Stixrud
Workshop Topics:
Impact of Memory on Students w/LD & ADHD
Impact of Memory on Middle & High School Students
Impact of Memory on Judaic Studies
Impact of Memory on Reading, Writing & Arithmetic
For More Info: Tiki Spadeck, 410.735.5024
www.cjebaltimore.org/articlenav.php?id=249
Do you have what it takes to be America's Top Young Scientist?
Discovery Education and 3M are looking for a few great students to inspire with their enthusiasm for science. Create a short (1-2 min.) video about one of this year's scientific topics and YOU could win a trip to New York City to compete in the Discovery Education 3M Young Scientist Challenge finals.
Discovery Education 3M Young Scientist Challenge is the premier national science competition for students in grades 5 through 8. The Young Scientist Challenge is designed to encourage the exploration of science and innovation among America's youth and to promote the importance of science communication. In 1999, Discovery Communications launched the competition to nurture the next generation of American scientists at a critical age when interest in science begins to decline. In 2008 3M joined forces with Discovery Education in a quest to nurture the next generation of American scientists with an innovative and interactive science program open to every middle school student in America. Over the last ten years, more than 600,000 middle school students have been nominated to participate in the competition, and winners have gone on to speak in front of members of Congress, work with the nation's top scientists, and pursue academic careers in the sciences.
In order to enter, students must be in grades 5 through 8, and must submit a video entry online by May 20, 2009: www.youngscientistchallenge.com/registrations/index.cfm.
The Awarded “America’s Top Young Scientist” will receive a $50,000 in U.S. Savings Bonds (Cash value $25K), in addition to other featured prizes!
Giving a Fish a Bath: The Untold Story of the Adolescent Mind
May 20th, 8:30am – 4pm
Hilton Garden Inn – Kent Island, Grasonville
Presented by Frank J. Kros, MSW, JD
Recent discoveries in neuroscience offer exciting insights into how the brains of our teens really work and the special "brain-based" challenges facing adolescents as they mature. This workshop reveals why teens are especially vulnerable to drug use, high-risk peer influences and depression as well as the proactive measures adults can take to minimize a teen's exposure to these dangers. If you've ever though that the adolescent mind could not be understood, this workshop will equip you with the latest insights and information on teaching, guiding and empowering the teenage brain.
Early Bird rate (up to May 5): $149 / Registration rate (after May 5): $169.00
For More Information, or to register: 410.870.2481 or visit the Upside Down Organization's Open Workshop webpage by clicking HERE.
1st Spanish Language Conference for
Parents of Children with Disabilities in Maryland
PADRE, TU PUEDES
Saturday, June 13th, 8:30 am – 3pm; Holiday Inn, College Park
Topics will include how to advocate for your child, rights and the law for children with special needs, managing behavior issues, etc.
For More Information, or to register: 410-768-9100 x 105, www.ppmd2.org
Avoid Additive Linked to ADHD & Autism Seminar
Thursday, June 25th, 7 – 8:30pm; Marriott SpringHill Suites, 899 Elkridge Landing Road, Linthicum
A free seminar hosted by the Feingold Association Seminar features dietary options for ADHD, ASD and other learning/behavior problems. Guests will be introduced to the low-additive Feingold Diet, which eliminates petroleum-based food dyes, artificial flavors, and certain preservatives that have been shown by scientific studies to cause hyperactivity, impulsivity, short attention spans, and other problems.
For More Information, contact: www.adhddiet.org
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