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September
Event: Developmental-Behavioral Pediatrics: Topics for the Primary Care Clinician
Date: Saturday, September 27, 2008
Time: 7:30 a.m. - 4:40 p.m.
Location: Texas Scottish Rite Hospital for Children, 2222 Welborn Street, Dallas, Texas 75219
About: “Developmental-Behavioral Pediatrics: Topics for the Primary Care Clinician” will be presented Saturday, September 27, 2008, at Texas Scottish Rite Hospital for Children. This course is designed for pediatricians, family physicians and primary care providers. Speakers include national experts Steven Pliszka, M.D., addressing “Complex ADHD: Controversies, Treatments and Co-Morbid Disorders,” and Frances P. Glascoe, Ph.D., on “AAP Mandate: Obstacles and Effective Implementation of Developmental Screening.” Other topics include “Asperger Syndrome: Identification and Support” and “Adolescent Academic Dysfunction: Assessment and Management.” Case studies during lunch provide additional learning opportunities. The $100 registration fee includes syllabus materials, continental breakfast and lunch. AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ will be provided.
The University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center at Dallas, the accredited sponsor, is jointly sponsoring this activity with TSRHC. For more information, please download the conference brochure and registration form, call (214) 559-7817 or (800) 421-1121, ext. 7817, or e-mail janice.reaves@tsrh.org.
October
Event: School-Based Identification of Dyslexia Seminar
Date: Wednesday, October 1 – Thursday, October 2, 2008
Time: 8:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.
Location: Texas Scottish Rite Hospital for Children, 2222 Welborn Street, Dallas, Texas 75219
About: October 1 - Introduction to Dyslexia Identification: This one-day seminar is specifically designed for those new to the process of dyslexia identification or those wishing to review basic components. The morning session includes a review of the definition of dyslexia, the state law and procedures for the identification and training for dyslexia, including advice on developing a test battery and how Texas dyslexia programs interface with Section 504 and IDEA. The afternoon session will present the core principles of dyslexia identification including standards of measurement, characteristic profile of dyslexia, data gathering and review of Response to Intervention (RtI) data. Interpretation of early reading assessments (TPRI), inclusion of teacher and parent observations and differential identification decision making will be included through case studies. For more information, please download the event brochure and registration form, call Susan Dyess at (214) 559-7800 or (800) 421-1121, ext. 7800, or e-mail susan.dyess@tsrh.org.
October 2 - Advanced Practicum in the Identification of Dyslexia: This one-day seminar is intended for those experienced in testing and identification of dyslexia who would like to refine their identification skills when the data is not clear-cut. Participants may submit a case example for discussion prior to the seminar. Case studies will provide the foundation for developing clearer guidelines for differential identification and intervention placement decisions. Case submission guidelines will follow registration. If you have never attended a School-Based Identification of Dyslexia Seminar, we recommend you attend Introduction to Dyslexia Identification. For more information, please download the event brochure and registration form, call Susan Dyess at (214) 559-7800 or (800) 421-1121, ext. 7800, or e-mail susan.dyess@tsrh.org.
Event: Rite Flight Curriculum Workshop
Date: Friday, October 10, 2008
Time: 8:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.
Location: Texas Scottish Rite Hospital for Children, 2222 Welborn Street, Dallas, Texas 75219
About: Texas Scottish Rite Hospital for Children is offering a seminar for dyslexia designees, dyslexia resource persons, assessment personnel and educators responsible for administering tests and performance measures and/or using results to identify students with dyslexia and recommend placement. For more information, please download the event brochure and registration form, call Susan Dyess at (214) 559-7800 or (800) 421-1121, ext. 7800, or
e-mail susan.dyess@tsrh.org.
November
Event: Dyslexia Training Program Workshop
Date: Wednesday, November 12 – Thursday, November 13, 2008
Time: 8:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.
Location: Texas Scottish Rite Hospital for Children, 2222 Welborn Street, Dallas, Texas 75219
About: Texas Scottish Rite Hospital for Children is offering a workshop for teachers and paraprofessionals currently facilitating the Dyslexia Training Program. Our goal is to provide program facilitators the knowledge and tools to implement and sustain effective dyslexia programs using this curriculum. For more information, please download the event brochure and registration form, call Susan Dyess at (214) 559-7800 or (800) 421-1121, ext. 7800, or e-mail susan.dyess@tsrh.org.
December
Event: TSRH Literacy Program Workshop
Date: Wednesday, December 10 – Thursday, December 11, 2008
Time: 8:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.
Location: Texas Scottish Rite Hospital for Children, 2222 Welborn Street, Dallas, Texas 75219
About: On December 10-11, 2008, Texas Scottish Rite Hospital for Children will offer a workshop for teachers and paraprofessionals currently facilitating the TSRH Literacy Program. Our goal is to provide program facilitators with the knowledge and tools to implement and sustain effective dyslexia programs using this curriculum. For more information, please download the event brochure and registration form, call Susan Dyess at (214) 559-7800 or
(800) 421-1121, ext. 7800, or e-mail susan.dyess@tsrh.org.